Green Trails 2 February 2018
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NATURE PROGRAMS FOR<br />
PRESCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN<br />
SATURDAYS IN NATURE<br />
This program is held on the fourth Saturday of each month at the Edith L.<br />
Moore Nature Sanctuary, held between 1 and 4 PM. A guided nature walk<br />
will begin at 2 PM. No reservations required. Donations are encouraged.<br />
This is a “whole family” program; parents or other adult guardians<br />
should participate with their children. Park in the Memorial Drive United<br />
Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial Drive, enter the nature<br />
sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on the path to the log<br />
cabin. Upcoming programs include January: Migration - Craft: Flying<br />
Duck. <strong>February</strong>: We Love Wildlife - Craft: Animal Valentines.<br />
THE TITMOUSE CLUB<br />
The Titmouse Club is a nature program for children ages 2 ½ to 5 sponsored<br />
by the Houston Audubon Docent Guild. The program is offered every<br />
Tuesday and Wednesday morning, 10 to 11 AM, from mid-September until<br />
mid-May at the Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, 440 Wilchester Boulevard.<br />
Each week features a different nature theme and may include nature talks,<br />
stories, hands-on activities and walks in the woods. For more information,<br />
go to www.houstonaudubon.org and look under Audubon Docents. The<br />
cost is $5 per child per session or a 5-session card can be purchased for $20.<br />
The child must be accompanied by an adult during the program. Park in<br />
the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church parking lot at 12955 Memorial<br />
Drive, enter the nature sanctuary through the marked gate and proceed on<br />
the path to the log cabin. Upcoming programs include:<br />
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<strong>February</strong> 6 th & 7 th : Art in Nature<br />
<strong>February</strong> 13 th & 14 th : Animal Valentines<br />
<strong>February</strong> 20 th & 21 st : What Do Animals Eat?<br />
<strong>February</strong> 27 th & 28 th : Nature Detectives<br />
March 6 th & 7 th : Gardening for Kids<br />
March 13 th & 14 th : (no mtg. - Spring Break Camp)<br />
March 20 th & 21 st : Butterflies & Moths<br />
March 27 th & 28 th : Animal Babies<br />
AFTER SCHOOL NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB<br />
Nature Explorers Club is designed for school-age children (ages 6-10, K-5 th )<br />
who are interested in investigating the natural world. Each month we will<br />
explore a different ecology topic, focusing on our own native plants and<br />
animals. We will make a craft to take home, go on a nature hike, dip-net<br />
for fish and tadpoles in the ponds and get to know the plants and animals<br />
of the Bayou City! Fee/reservations are required. Reserve your child’s spot<br />
at www.houstonaudubon.org. For more information contact Bethany<br />
Foshee, Docent Programs Coordinator, bfoshee@houstonaudubon.org or<br />
713-932-1639. Upcoming programs include:<br />
<strong>February</strong> 15 th : Wildlife Valentines<br />
March 22 nd : Baby Animals<br />
OWL PROWLS<br />
Houston Audubon Docent Guild sponsors 4 owl prowls for the 2017-18<br />
season. Owl prowls begin with a lively program on owls including an<br />
opportunity to meet live, rehabilitated owls followed by a walk in the<br />
woods in search of wild owls. For more information, to reserve and pay<br />
online go to www.houstonaudubon.org. Owl Prowl dates are <strong>February</strong><br />
2, <strong>2018</strong> and March 9, <strong>2018</strong>. Owl Prowls start at 7 PM, end at 9 PM and<br />
begin in the log cabin at the Edith L Moore Nature Sanctuary. The fee<br />
is $12 for adults and $8 for children (ages 6-17). All prowlers must be at<br />
least 6 years of age and there must be at least one adult present for each<br />
two children. Dress for walking in the woods and the weather. Please<br />
park in the Memorial Drive United Methodist Church west parking lot at<br />
12955 Memorial Drive or the Sanctuary’s small lot at 440 Wilchester. Preregistration<br />
is required and there is a maximum number of participants<br />
for each prowl.<br />
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