Spring 2005 Fair Hill Environmental Foundation, Inc.
Nature Center Home Page Vision Bylaws History Outdoor School Newsletter Programs People Maps Members Links Previous Events Fall 2004 Summer 2004 Spring 2004 Fall 2003 Summer 2003 Spring 2003 Spring 2002 Fall 2001 Summer 2001 Spring 2001 Fall 2000 Summer 2000 Spring 2000 Fall 1999 Spring 1999 Spring 1998	Winter and Spring 2005 Calendar of Events If telephone registration is requested, call the Center at (410) 398-4909 to insure a spot. Please also notify the Center if you need to cancel.  Nature Center programs are great for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts of all ages, families and organizations such as Scout groups. Family memberships and organization memberships are available for $30. Scout groups and other youth organizations over 12 members are $50. Animals in Winter Wednesday, January 26 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. repeated Saturday, January 29 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.   Ages 2- preschool with one or more adult friends. Explore what animals do in the winter with age appropriate games, songs, stories, crafts and a hike. $5.00/ member preschooler, $10.00/ nonmember preschooler. Images from the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Wednesday, February 9, 7:00 p.m. 104 Gore Hall, University of Delaware   Caribou Commons Project presents: GWICH’IN ATHABASKAN AND ARCTIC ADVENTURER TO SPEAK Jillian Morrissey, of the Yukon-based Caribou Commons Project and a Gwich’in (an Alaskan tribe) delegate will present a slideshow at 104 Gore Hall, University of Delaware, Wednesday, February 9th at 7pm. The show features a stunning collection of slides from the Arctic Wilderness and offers pertinent information regarding oil-drilling issues in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the potential impacts on the Gwich’in culture. It will also include discussion on more efficient energy solutions that will allow us to control pollution, cut back on greenhouse gases and protect our environment. The show is free and open to all ages. The 125-mile stretch of coastline in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the only section of Alaska’s Arctic coastal plain not already open to oil development. The coastal plain in the Arctic Refuge is the core calving area of the Porcupine Caribou herd and is home to polar bears, musk-oxen, grizzlies, wolves and over 130 species of migratory birds. This fragile and productive ecosystem is known as “America’s Serengeti”. The coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge is not just a spectacular wilderness, it is a sacred place for Gwich’in native people from Alaska and Canada. Morrissey notes, “Gwich’in people are caribou people, they depend on the Porcupine Caribou herd for their culture and subsistence needs. Oil development in the calving grounds is a direct threat to the herd and their way of life.” “ In my time in Alaska,” says Morrissey, “I have come to realize how ecologically and culturally significant the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is. The notion,” she says, “that we would trade our national heritage for an uncertain 3.2 billion barrels of oil, just enough to fuel the US for six months, is ridiculously short-sighted and does not address our nation’s need for cleaner, more sustainable energy.” For further information about the Arctic Refuge presentation, please e-mail Michael Degnan at michael@alaskawild.org or call (202) 544-5205. Marvelous Maples Saturday, March 5, 1:00 p.m.   Boil up a taste of maple syrup while learning about the story of maple sugaring. Members Free, nonmembers $5.00. Bluebirds! Saturday, March 5, 2:30 p.m. Build bluebird nesting boxes and discover how to attract these lovely birds to your yard. Program fee – members free, nonmembers $5.00. Materials fee for all $8.00/ nesting box. Trail Day Saturday, March 19, 9:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m. Help Fair Hill Nature Center prepare trails for spring classes. Lunch provided. Wine and Cheese Tasting Extravaganza Friday, April 1, 6:30 - 10:00 p.m. Come join the Fair Hill Nature Center and State Line Liquors for a quiet evening of wine tasting in a peaceful setting. Our wine and cheese tasting extravaganza will feature eight exciting red and white wines from around the world. Reservations are required so get your tickets early by calling 410-398-4909. Tickets are $15 per person. All proceeds from this event benefit the Fair Hill Nature Center. Frog Frenzy Friday, April 15, 6:30 p.m. Hike to hear the froggy chorus at dusk. Learn how to identify Fair Hill’s amphibian population. Bonfire to follow hike. Age 3 and up. Members only, but memberships will be available at the program. Wildflower Walk Sunday, April 17, 2:00 p.m. Bring your camera and hike to identify native wildflowers. Age 8 and up. Members free, nonmembers $5.00.   Fair Hill Discovery Day for Junior Girl Scouts Saturday, April 23, 9:15 am to 2:00 pm Partially complete two badges chosen from Water Wonders, Wildlife, and Earth Connections. Cost is $8.00 a scout. Scouts can come alone or with a troop. Preregistration is required.     Nature Babies Tuesday, May 3, 10:00 to 11:30 am (raindate May 6 at 12:30) Nature Nuts' Preschool program presents "Nature Babies" Celebrate spring babies at Fair Hill with your 2-5 year old through a craft, a song, a story, and a hike. $5.00/ child adult pair. $8.00 for nonmember child/adult pair. Siblings $3.00. Repeated, Saturday, May 7, 10:00 - 11:30 am “SpringFest” At the Fairgrounds Saturday, May 21   Children’s games and crafts, pony rides, moon bounce, live music, craft show, 5k walk run, nature hikes and more. Our annual fundraiser – no reservations required! Fair Hill Foxtrot 5K Run/Walk Saturday, May 21, 8:00 am   Race starts and finishes at the Cecil County Fair Grounds Registration: $16 Pre-registration, $20 Day of event Student Rate: $12 Pre-registration, $16 Day of event T-Shirts to all registered runners Big Post Race Party at the Cecil County Fair Grounds Award for overall male and female winners, plus top 3 in age groups Awards for top 3 male and female walkers Entry form, or register online More info at races2run.com Age Categories Male 12 & under 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+ Female 12 & under 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+   S.W.A.T. Road Cleanup Saturday, May 28, 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. We need you and you’ll get mucho fresh air and exercise! Put the 28th on your calendar to meet at Wesley’s Restaurant parking lot on Rt. 273. We have “adopted” a stretch of the highway and pick up trash about a mile east and west of Wesley’s. We’re only out there a couple of hours but what a difference it makes. And you’ll meet the nicest people!. All materials provided by the Nature Center. Must be 12 years or older.  Service Learning credit available. Call (410) 398-4909 for information. Home School Day Wednesday, June 1- 12:30 – 2:30. Rain Date June 8   Ages 3-4 – Who Lives in the Water? – must bring an adult. Ages 5-7 – Who Lives in the Water? Bring your water shoes and a change of clothes and discover who lives in the pond and stream at Fair Hill Nature Center. Ages 8-12 – Secret Inhabitants of the Watershed. Bring your water shoes and your enquiring mind to study plankton from the pond and aquatic organisms in the stream. Learn about the energy flow in this aquatic ecosystem, which is an important part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. $5.00/student – registration required. Call 410-398-4909 Family Campover FFFFriday, June 3-June 4. From 6:00 pm Friday to 10:00 am Saturday. The rain date is Saturday to Sunday Come camp at the McCloskey campsite and enjoy nature activities with Fair Hill Naturalists. Meals provided. Please call to preregister and find out what you need to bring. 410-398-4909. $45.00 for member families, $60.00 for nonmember families. A Walk in the Woods with your Child Saturday, June 4- 10:00 am. Repeated June 7   Bring your young naturalists to the Nature Center for an exploration of our pond and woods complete with nature activities. Features our new nature guide of the same name. Registration required. $5.00 per member family, $8.00 per nonmember family. Extra guides $3.00.

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