Millbrook Marsh Messenger
                March 2014
In This Issue
Organic Gardening
Summer Camps
Early Morning Walks
Birthday Parties
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FUN Facts!
Did you know that March 20 is the first day of Spring?
It's also time for Spring Migration and a lot of birds are returning to the marsh after a long winter! Stop out for a walk and see what feathered friends are here!
Wildlife Watch
Recent Spottings!
  • Ducks
  • Red-winged Blackbirds
  • Deer
  • Squirrels
  • Red-tailed Hawks
  • Kingfishers
  • Canadian Geese
  • Songbirds
  • Rabbits
  • Kestrel
Centre Region Parks & Recreation
Millbrook Marsh is operated by the Centre Region Parks & Recreation Authority. CRPRA, part of the Centre Region COG, services residents in State College Borough, and the townships of Patton, Harris, College, and Ferguson.
Greetings!

Welcome to the Millbrook Marsh Messenger, the first official e-newsletter for the Millbrook Marsh Nature Center!
 
We hope you enjoy the interesting and fun information included here, and will continue to watch for this e-newsletter around the 20th of each month. Millbrook Marsh information is still available in the monthly CRPR e-newsletters, but this will focus on specific information related to the marsh ecosystem and the programs and outreach at the nature center. Thanks for reading today! We hope you enjoy it!
Molly Hetrick, MMNC Supervisor
 
Organic Gardening Workshop 
 April 16, 6:30 pm

 

What's the best way to know your fruits and veggies are organic? Grow your own! Dr. Gene Bazan introduces you to organic vegetable production and principles during our Organic Gardening Workshop. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please click here.
 MMNC Specialty Summer Camps 
 
It's never too early to get ready for summer! Millbrook Marsh Nature Center is proud to offer a variety of summer camps that are educational and fun! Sign your campers up now! With themes from Canoeing to Fly Fishing to Gross Outdoors, there is something for every one!
Early Morning Walking Group
  The perfect way to start your day!
 
Are you a morning bird or hope to see one? Enjoy a relaxing morning stroll through the Marsh with one of our Naturalists. We will walk the full loop of the boardwalk at a moderate pace and enjoy the beautiful setting. It's healthy for the body and the mind! More info.
Birthday Parties at the Marsh - Wild Fun!
Calling all parents! Be the coolest parent in town by hosting your party at the marsh! 

 

Give your child a unique and memorable birthday at Millbrook   Marsh Nature! Discover the wonders of the marsh with family and friends through Naturalist led exploration. Play nature-based games and activities along the trails and
create a fun take-home craft (craft optional). Choose from five exciting party themes: Bug Bonanza, Wild Things, Eco-Explorer, Feathered Friends, or Scavenger Hunt! Birthday parties are 2 hours in length, and include one hour of leader led activities, and one hour of family time for cake, opening gifts, etc.
 
To schedule a party, email Melissa Freed, MMNC Program Coordinator, at melissafreed1@gmail.com or call the nature center at (814) 235-7819. 
Here are Millbrook Marsh, we are dedicated to educating and inspiring
people about the natural world and to instill a passion for the environment through science, history, culture, and art. 

We hope to see you out enjoying the Marsh or at one of our many programs! 
 

Staff & Volunteers Wanted!

Millbrook Marsh Nature Center is looking for qualified
Naturalists/Program Leaders for Spring as well as Summer Interns (college credit or for experience). 

Canoe? Kayak? Fly Fish? Instructor positions are available for specialty summer camps. For more information, contact 235-7819 or mhetrick@crcog.net