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Homeschool Programs at Broad Meadow Brook: Be a Better Birder
Sponsored by Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary
Thu, Oct 18, 2012 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Broad Meadow Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester Instructor: Sheryl Farnam - Natural History Guide and Birding Instructor Audience: Children (suitable for children 8 - 13 years) Members: Child $8.00 Nonmembers: Child $12.00
Broad Meadow Brook's homeschool programs offer a friendly, cooperative learning environment for people of all ages! Our homeschool programs are designed for the homeschooling family. Parents are welcome to attend, but students may stay on their own if a medical form is on file with the sanctuary.
Advance registration is required by calling (508) 753-6087. At the end of all programs, students will receive follow-up information and activities so the learning can continue at home.
We look forward to learning with you!
Be a Better Birder Thursday, October 11, 1-3pm Thursday, October 18, 1-3pm Thursday, October 25, 1-3pm $8 per class each participating member child / $12 per class each participating nonmember child Ages 8-13
Learn the basics of birding and beyond. Each week, we'll spend one hour indoors learning about birds and one hour outdoors observing sanctuary birds. Learn 10 new birds each class. Bring your favorite binoculars or we have some to borrow. Register for one class or all three.
Week one will cover the basic tools of the trade: binoculars, field guides, and identification tips. In week two we will learn common backyard birds and habitats. Week three will cover migration and common migratory birds.
Instructions and Directions: Bring your favorite binoculars or borrow ours.You can register for one, two or all three classes.
