"There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot."
Aldo Leopold, from the foreword of A Sand County Almanac
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
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- Description:
- Master Naturalists and members of the Balcones Invaders Satellite invite you to join us in our continuing efforts to eradicate invasive plants at Rancho Diana in northwest San Antonio. We are continuing our eradication of Chinaberry, Chinese Photinia, Chinese Pistachio, Ligustrum, Pyracantha, Japanese Honeysuckle and Nandina on the property. To date, we have eradicated over 6,500 specimens.
Volunteers meet outside the gate at Rancho Diana If you are interested in joining us, contact Cheryl Hamilton at cryhm@hotmail.com or 210-342-9721. It is important to eemail or call by no later than 9:00 P.M. the night before if you will be joining us, as we enter Rancho Diana as a group.
Approved for advanced training/volunteer hours.
- Description:
- Summer Nature Camp at Medina River Natural Area for 2nd-5th graders. Assist Education Coordinator with
conducting nature outdoor activities with campers.
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting.
- Description:
- *June 14 – 18 (M – F) Junior Naturalist Camp
(6 – 8 year old)
The Junior Naturalist Camp will be of particular interest to Master Naturalists but the Junior Gardener Camp covers many of the same activities. Volunteers are needed to assist the teachers and help with naturalist, hiking and gardening activities with the kids in the garden. Camps are from 9 – 4:30. Morning and afternoon shifts are available, 8:30 – 12:30 & 12:30 – 4:30. You may work all week or just a day or two.
Contact: Cindy Sims—cindy.sims@sanantonio.gov or
207-3261.
Approved for volunteer service hours.
- Description:
- FRIEDRICH PARK Wild! Weeks 2010 "Get to the Bottom of Things" for ages 7 – 12 years.
Want to get to the bottom of things about nature?
Come help us explore animal feet, roots, bedrock
and underground water. Make a rock collection.
Compare mammal, bird, insect and snail feet and
hunt for some insects. Confuse some termites. Paint rock art. Learn about the Edwards aquifer. Examine hearts. Make a plaster cast of an animal track. Investigate plant roots and sprout some seeds. Go on a virtual safari in the park. Take a photo hike and lots more! Cost: $75 per session.
Call 564-6400 to register. www.sanaturalareas.org.
Friedrich Wilderness Park, 21395 Milsa
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting with the program.
- Description:
- Mother Nature's Storytime, CNC Visitor Center.
Our theme this month is Hooked on Fish!
Approved for volunteer service hours if assisting.
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