Recycled Gift Making for Kids
CANCELLED: Have some old fashioned fun this holiday season: make homemade gifts using recycled materials. For ages 8 and up. Pre-registration required.
When:
Thursday, December 13, 2012 5:30-8 pm
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Kids
Afterschool at Joppa: Come to the Coral Reef
This week kids will learn about the coral reef habitat. Our afternoon starts off with self-guided activities, challenges, or puzzles that lead us to our topic for the day. As a group, we'll observe, investigate, and compare wildlife, their adaptations, and the changes that they undergo in autumn. Participants may play the role of entomologist, ornithologist, astronomer, or even glaciologist throughout this series. Each experience will leave your young naturalist eager for the next session.
When:
Wednesday, December 5, 2012 3:30 - 5pm
Location:
Afterschool at Joppa: Let's Save the Sea Turtles!
This week's program will be about sea turtles! Our afternoon starts off with self-guided activities, challenges, or puzzles that lead us to our topic for the day. As a group, we'll observe, investigate, and compare wildlife, their adaptations, and the changes that they undergo in autumn. Participants may play the role of entomologist, ornithologist, astronomer, or even glaciologist throughout this series. Each experience will leave your young naturalist eager for the next session.
When:
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 3:30 - 5pm
Location:
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Parker River Wildlife Refuge
Adults and children can spend quality family time in the great outdoors finding, observing, and admiring local wildlife. Each program begins at Joppa Flats Education Center with a brief introduction to our theme via slide shows, group activities, or an in-class demonstration.
When:
Sunday, December 2, 2012 Noon-2:30 pm
Location:
Disney on Ice: 100 Years of Magic
100 Years of Magic is a celebration of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice. Kids will be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and many of the Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from The Lion King, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Toy Story films; in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you'll remember forever as Disney on Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!
When:
Thursday, December 27 - Sunday, December 30, 2012 various times
Location:
Open House at Gloucester Charter School
Students and parents are invited to Gloucester Community Arts Charter School to come see the School Facility, meet the educators, see a class and talk with parents of students! Gloucester Community Arts Charter School encourages kids to be curious, engaged and community aware.
When:
Saturday, November 17, 2012 8am-Noon
Location:
Geo Trax Model Train Layout
Enjoy an amazing model toy train extravaganza where bridges explode and toy-size Cars® race around a track as the Geo-Trax® train chugs by in this room-size model train layout.
When:
Sunday, November 11, 2012 open to close
Monday, November 12, 2012 open to close
Location:
Parent/Child Walkabout: Maudslay State Park
In every kind of weather, our favorite thing is to head outdoors to our spectacular local habitats! Join Joppa Flats Education Center on a nature exploration that will focus on the importance of a sense of place as we explore the ecology, sights, and sounds of our natural landscape. Wildlife, local and migrating birds, collecting techniques, and environmental awareness will be presented in a fun, energetic format that adults and children alike will enjoy.
When:
Friday, November 9, 2012 1-2:30 pm
Location:
The Northern Lights
This evening's program will focus on the northern lights, what causes them, and when and how to observe and photograph them. You will learn how to use the Internet to track their activity so that you can determine on your own when observing opportunities will arise. Do not expect to view them on the evening of the program.
When:
Saturday, November 10, 2012 7:30-9 pm
Location:
Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Rough Meadows
Adults and children can spend quality family time in the great outdoors finding, observing, and admiring local wildlife. Each program begins at Joppa Flats Education Center with a brief introduction to our theme via slide shows, group activities, or an in-class demonstration.
When:
Sunday, November 4, 2012 9-11:30 am
Location:
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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
Saturday, February 22
Sunday, February 23
Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point
Where: Halibut Point State Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
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