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Story & Stroll
Rotary Botanical Garden's (RBG) youth education volunteers will host
bi-monthly stories and strolls of the gardens. The program, for 3-5 year
olds with an adult present, will be held the first and third Wednesdays
of October, November and December from 10 am – 11 am. Program
participants will meet in the Education Room of the Parker Education
Building. Garden admission as applicable (first Wednesday of the month is a
free day to the general public; third Wednesday of the month regular
admission is applicable- $5 per adult and no charge for youth 6 and under.
RBG Friend Membership accepted). Donations appreciated.
This
program is limited to 20 youth. To reserve a space call (608) 752-3885,
extension 17; please leave a clearly stated phone number, name, and
number of adult/youth attending. Day of program registration is
discouraged. Dress for the weather.
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Elementary School Programs
Rotary Botanical Gardens offers a variety of programs
for elementary school aged children. For more information or to
register, call (608) 752-3885x17 or
e-mail.
Spring registration now ongoing
here.
 FALL: The Pumpkin
Project
2009 Dates:
Times:
Learning objectives:
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Pumpkin parts and growth
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History including Native Americans
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Math component emphasizing
estimating, measuring and counting skills
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Nutrition education component
Program includes
 WINTER: How
Birds Make a Living
Dates:
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February 2, 4
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February 9, 11
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February 16, 18
Times:
Learning objectives:
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Compare the structures of bird’s
beaks
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Infer feeding relationships
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Demonstrate how birds are adapted
to their environments
Program includes
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