Educational Programs tag:www.nature-museum.org,2010-01-04:/programs//4 2011-09-20T13:12:01Z Movable Type Pro 4.37 Educational Programs tag:chagall.hmdnsgroup.com,2007:/~nature/programs//4.2 2007-04-23T13:12:45Z 2011-08-16T13:39:27Z The Nature Museum has many different facets to its educational programming. From programs for the public, to school and library programs, to teacher trainings and children's camps, we make an effort to bring our audiences closer to an understanding of... Nature Museum The Nature Museum has many different facets to its educational programming. From programs for the public, to school and library programs, to teacher trainings and children's camps, we make an effort to bring our audiences closer to an understanding of and excitement about the natural world.

Educator Training Programs

The teacher training programs include Summer Institutes and Educator Training Workshops and we welcome the chance to design a educator training curriculum for your school.

Children's Camps

Children's Camps are a great way to introduce your children to the wonder of nature during school vacations in April, February and the Summer months.

Educational Programs

We have over 25 educational programs to offer Schools and Libraries for children in Early Education, Elementary, through Upper Elementary and Middle School. We also offer Additional Programs and Program in a Box Educator Kits and are happy to develop a program to fit in with a unit of study.

Public Programs

The Museum also offers a variety of public programs every month that appeal to children, teens, families, and adults. These programs take place at the Museum and Grafton environs and at many different area sites within Vermont and New Hampshire. If you have a program or presenter you'd like to suggest, we'd love to hear from you. Please call the Museum at 802-843-2111 or email staff@nature-museum.org.]]> Whoooo's Out at Night? tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.251 2011-07-06T16:00:50Z 2011-06-30T16:03:52Z Explore the mysterious world of the night.... Explore the mysterious world of the night.

]]> Bones, Cones, and Phloems: Be a Scientist tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.252 2011-07-11T16:03:58Z 2011-06-30T16:12:44Z Spend each day with a real-world scientist. Study Archeology and go on a dig to find treasures. Learn about trees and forest management; visit a sawmill. Learn about geology and all kinds of water and wetlands.... Spend each day with a real-world scientist. Study Archeology and go on a dig to find treasures. Learn about trees and forest management; visit a sawmill. Learn about geology and all kinds of water and wetlands.

]]> Food and Farm Camp tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.253 2011-07-18T16:05:14Z 2011-06-30T16:12:32Z From dirt to plate. Plant seeds, pick fruit, save seeds for next season. Make jam, cheese, and other delicacies. Meet farm animals and learn how to care for them. Learn to be self-sufficient.... From dirt to plate. Plant seeds, pick fruit, save seeds for next season. Make jam, cheese, and other delicacies. Meet farm animals and learn how to care for them. Learn to be self-sufficient.

]]> Treasure Hunt tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.254 2011-07-25T16:06:32Z 2011-06-30T16:07:50Z Experience a week of hunting for treasures -- some edible, some natural, some crazy and wild -- from clues that will teach you how to interpret and make simple maps. Create a map to a secret stash and see if... Experience a week of hunting for treasures -- some edible, some natural, some crazy and wild -- from clues that will teach you how to interpret and make simple maps. Create a map to a secret stash and see if the others can find the treasure.

]]> River Discovery Camp tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.255 2011-08-01T16:07:55Z 2011-06-30T16:10:25Z Learn about the Connecticut River. Visit petrogylphs, explore a geothermal hotspot, go crayfish hunting, look for sources of pollution and erosion that affect the river.... Learn about the Connecticut River. Visit petrogylphs, explore a geothermal hotspot, go crayfish hunting, look for sources of pollution and erosion that affect the river.

]]> Fantastic Forts tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.256 2011-08-24T16:13:00Z 2011-06-30T16:16:40Z Learn how to build a survival shelter and build different kinds of forts from natural materials.... Learn how to build a survival shelter and build different kinds of forts from natural materials.

]]> Mystery Creature tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.257 2011-08-25T16:14:45Z 2011-06-30T16:16:08Z Learn to read tracks and animal signs. Build the Mystery Creature of Village Park and create a trail of tracks leading to the beast. The day will be full of exploration, games, and crafts.... Learn to read tracks and animal signs. Build the Mystery Creature of Village Park and create a trail of tracks leading to the beast. The day will be full of exploration, games, and crafts.

]]> What Are Those Purple Boxes? tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.275 2011-11-03T12:53:24Z 2011-09-20T12:57:29Z Jim Esden of Vermont Forests, Parks and Recreation will speak about the mysterious purple boxes, why they are here, and what you can do to help. Learn about invasive insects and how they impact our region and the trees we... Jim Esden of Vermont Forests, Parks and Recreation will speak about the mysterious purple boxes, why they are here, and what you can do to help. Learn about invasive insects and how they impact our region and the trees we love.

]]> Are Our Rivers Healthy? Water Quality of the Saxtons and Williams Rivers tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.276 2011-11-09T13:57:46Z 2011-09-20T13:00:19Z Laurie Callahan, Coordinator for the Southeastern Vermont Watershed Alliance [SeVWA] monitoring program, will lead a discussion with members of the Rockingham community who participated in water monitoring on the two rivers. Included will be the history of the monitoring program,... Laurie Callahan, Coordinator for the Southeastern Vermont Watershed Alliance [SeVWA] monitoring program, will lead a discussion with members of the Rockingham community who participated in water monitoring on the two rivers. Included will be the history of the monitoring program, factors that affect the water quality in the two rivers, and a presentation of the 2011 water test results with comparison to past statistics. Also discussed will be the short-term and long-term implications of the massive flooding from Hurricane Irene, as well as what the Town and community members can do to help maintain and improve the rivers' water quality and overall health.

]]> Weather Proverbs tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.277 2011-11-16T14:00:27Z 2011-09-20T13:02:25Z Bruce Parks, high-school science teacher and professor of meteorology, will speak about weather and wives' tales. Do cows really lie down when it is going to rain? What do wooly bear caterpillars tell us about the coming winter. Find out... Bruce Parks, high-school science teacher and professor of meteorology, will speak about weather and wives' tales. Do cows really lie down when it is going to rain? What do wooly bear caterpillars tell us about the coming winter. Find out at this fun and informative talk.

]]> Mighty Acorns Preschool Explorers Club tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.278 2011-11-17T14:02:34Z 2011-09-20T13:04:36Z The focus will be on turkeys. See October 20 for program description.... The focus will be on turkeys. See October 20 for program description.

]]> Otters! tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.280 2011-12-03T14:07:45Z 2011-09-20T13:10:10Z This illustrated PowerPoint program is a fundraiser for Museum camperships. Liz Baldwin, Antioch University New England graduate student, will share her research on river otters on Martha's Vineyard. Learn about the ecology and adaptations of the appealing, secretive, and seductive... This illustrated PowerPoint program is a fundraiser for Museum camperships. Liz Baldwin, Antioch University New England graduate student, will share her research on river otters on Martha's Vineyard. Learn about the ecology and adaptations of the appealing, secretive, and seductive river otter through first-hand stories, slides, and videos. Various show-and-tell items will be on display, including a skull, otter mount, motion-detection camera, and scat samples.

]]> Mighty Acorns Preschool Explorers Club tag:www.nature-museum.org,2011:/programs//4.281 2011-12-15T14:10:20Z 2011-09-20T13:12:01Z The focus will be winter sleepers. See October 20 for program description.... The focus will be winter sleepers. See October 20 for program description.

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