THE JUNIOR NATURALIST PROGRAM



 


Juniors pose for a photo at Thorncrag during a break from learning about bugs.

You are invited to join the Junior Naturalist Club for a year of exciting wildlife discovery! We will learn about and explore the wonders of Maine ecology.

Dear Parent, The Stanton Bird Club is offering a program called the Junior Naturalists Club for students in grades 3-5. Registration: Enrollment is limited to 20 children and is first come first serve.
Please download and fill out a registration form and bring it with you to your first meeting.
Dates: The first Monday of the month.
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM; Field Trips are during the day on one Saturday each month.
Place: Auburn Public Library, Spring St., Auburn, Maine Conference Room, Basement Level
Program: Natural History of Maine in all seasons - forest ecology, wetlands, vernal pools, tracking, mammals, birdwatching every month, wildflowers, insects, fungi, soils, geology, orienteering, and astronomy are examples of topics we plan to cover.
Leadership: FMI: contact Susan Hayward, Thorncrag Environmental Educator, at 782-5238 (shayward@bates.edu).

Cost: $20 per student ($10 membership fee for the Stanton Bird Club, and $10 activity fee to cover supplies and materials for the year).

              


Schedule

MEETINGS

Monday, October 19
Auburn Rocks!
Geology with Laura

Monday, November 2
Terrific Trees with Danica


Monday, December 7

Invertebrates in the Show! USM - LA

FIELD TRIPS

Saturday, October 31
9 AM - 11 AM
Mt. Apatite

Saturday, November 14
Old Growth Forest in Ordway

Saturday, December 19
Christmas Bird Count and Pizza Party



For more information please contact Susan Hayward, 782-5238 or
shayward@bates.edu