| |  |  |  | | | SPECIAL EVENTS Pre-registeration required for most programs | | Meet an Arthropod! Tour El Dorado Nature Center’s Insect Zoo with our zookeeper. Get up close and personal with a millipede, and be there for feeding time, when you might watch a centipede snag a meal. Create your own mini-zoo perfect for a critter crawling in the backyard. Drop in and check it out. Saturday, December 5 11am -1pm |  Tellabration Come to the Nature Center to celebrate the power and wisdom of storytelling from the Long Beach Storytellers. Make your reservations early, this event fills up fast, by calling (562) 570-1745. Saturday, November 21 7:30-9:30 pm $5 per person Restoration Exploration Join staff for a rare glimpse of what the land looked like 100 years ago. The Nature Center restoration trails will be open to the public for viewing from 10am –12pm. Saturday, Dec 19, Jan 9 & 23, Feb 13 & 27 Great Backyard Bird Count Join us at the Nature Center to become a scientist for the day, and help count our feathery friends. The data gathered helps to determine the effects of global warming on birds. Saturday, February 13 10am –12pm | | FOR FAMILIES Pre-registration is required for all classes. | | Family Nightlife Walk Looking for an alternative to the computer and TV? Bring the kids to the Nature Center for a naturalist-led walk on the trails. Nov 24, Dec. 8 & 22, Jan 12 & 26, Feb 9 & 23 7 – 9pm. $4 per person. Audubon Bird Walk Whether you’re a new birder or want to sharpen your skills, join members of El Dorado Audubon for this morning walk through the Nature Center. 8am-10am. Free Program. Dec. 13, Jan 10, Feb 14 Holiday Hike Too much holiday turkey? Holiday visitors got you stressed? Join us for an energizing walk on the Nature Center trails and learn a little about the flora, fauna and history of this magical place. Saturday, November 28 and December 26 10am-12pm $3 per person. Nature’s Little Gifts From prickly pinecones, to twisty twiny twigs, nature surrounds us with beautiful wintery textures and patterns. We’ll create our own handmade, heartfelt holiday gifts using natural materials, recycled whatnots… and our imaginations! Ages 2-5, parent and me workshop Instructor: Erika Treller Wednesday, December 9 10:00- 11:30 am, $8 per parent/child Winter Solstice Campfire Help us to call back the sun as we celebrate the longest night of the year and the beginning of the winter season. Saturday, December 19 7-9pm $5 per person Birdwatching Basics Discover the joys of birdwatching in this two-part class. No prior experience necessary. Binoculars are available to borrow. Class includes materials and pocket bird guide to take home. Saturday, February 6 9am – 12 pm $10 per person (16 yrs and up) | |
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