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There were a couple of errors in our roster of upcoming events in April (Science Saturday & Nature Play Hour) that we would like to correct. Following is the correct information for all of April events. Thank you.
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
What's there to learn about playing with sand? Bring your tiny tykes to play and experiment with sifting,stirring, building and digging with sand in Placer Nature Center's new sandbox playscape! Call 530-878-6053 or emailprograms@placernaturecenter.org to register for this free program geared for 0-5 years old and their families.
FREE thanks to Placer First 5!
Wildflower Identification Workshop
Immerse yourself in wildflowers for the day. Learn how to identify major plant families found in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Spend the morning with freshly gathered plant specimens observing special features--hairy nectar runs, freckles, colored anthers, or seed pods. In the afternoon, we'll use our knowledge on a walk along the Placer Nature Center's trail.
Back by popular demand, we'll have professional botanists Linnea Hanson and Jenny Marr to teach this workshop. Both are experienced field botanists and leaders in the northern California botany community. They will be using the family approach to identification, believing that the easiest way to learn about flowers and to expand your "plant repertoire" is to study family characteristics, allowing you to recognize attributes of the pea family, the sunflower family, the lily family and several more.
Sponsored by the Redbud chapter of the California native Plant society, Fee includes workshop handouts, beverages and food in the morning. Pre-registration is required. Class limited to 25 people and rain will not cancel. To register or more information, please contact Janelle Bloomdale at msbloom@sbcglobal.net.
$25 CNPS members $35 non-members
In celebration of Earth Day, this Science Saturday will feature (Earth) earth friendly kids activities, (Rain) water conservation information and (Fire) defensible space and fuel reduction brochures. Much to learn and do with the earth! Come join the fun.
Placer Nature Center members Free!
Special focus on Jupiter, mars, Moon, stars! Do you have an interest in astronomy? Feed your wonder and answer your questions about the heavens! Colfax astronomer Don Machholz, author and comet-hunter, will weave tales of the galaxies and explore the night sky with his telescopes. Register for the class by calling 530-878-6053 or emailprograms@placernaturecenter.org Cancelled if you cannot see the stars.
Join our Placer Nature Center naturalist on a hike for tykes discovering the textures, scents and colors of the season. Strollers are welcome. Meet at the children's playground and dress for a short walk in the park discovering nature! Register for this free program geared for 0-5 years old and their families by calling 530-878-6053 or email programs@placernaturecenter.org
FREE thanks to Placer First 5!
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May Events
It's planting day at the Placer Nature Center garden! Together we'll plant vegetables and flowers in the Placer Nature Center garden and then plant pots for you to take home for your own garden over the summer. Bring the family to join the fun! Call 530-878-6053 or emailprograms@placernaturecenter.org to register for this free program geared for 0-5 years old and their families.
FREE thanks to Placer First 5!
A Science Saturday to investigate and p[lay with flowers! Take a hike to discover wildflowers, make a flower press, color with natural petal crayons - these are just some of the featured activities.
Placer Nature Center members Free!
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Brayden Mitchell, Linda Desai, Josena Aiello, Margie Shapiro
and the rest of the Placer Nature Center family.
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New and Returning MEMBERS!
to take advantage of all our wonderful benefits.
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