Homeschool students learn about nature
Patrice with the Polk County Conservation Board (PCCB) gave an information-filled program for us this morning. Her theme was Animal Winter Survival. We learned all about torpor, hibernation, migration, as well as strategies for animals not using torpor, hibernation, or migration.
Patrice was very much into being with the group and not “at the front of the room,” asking the kids for answers, and moving around so everyone could see the mounts. She also passed around furs of a few of the animals she was discussing.
Participants have a flickr photo pool for picture viewing and sharing.
Other resources mentioned include the Junior Naturalist Program and Family Nature Programs. Information for both can be found at www.leadingyououtdoors.com (PCCB).
The last note is that Three Sisters uses TellBlast for program cancellations. Recent program descriptions listed since Jan. 1, 2010 have not included this fact on the registration pages. The phone number included with your PayPal confirmation will be the number used in the TellBlast.
