BRANDYWINE
and
RED CLAY VALLEY
ASSOCIATIONS’
Outdoor Environmental Education
Programs for Schools
SPRING 2004 REGISTRATION
SCHOOLS IN THE BRANDYWINE or
RED CLAY WATERSHED
MAY REGISTER EARLY:
Tuesday, February 10 & Wednesday, February 11
ALL SCHOOLS: Thursday, February 12
New Programs
Let BVA/RCVA bring winter environmental education
programs to you! The following programs are available as outreach programs* at your school site from January through March. Call anytime to schedule winter outreach programs:ALL ABOUT OWLS
Standards: 3.3.4/3.3.7/4.7.4/4.7.7
Grades 3-6; 1 hour; $4.75/participant OR 2 hours; $7.50/participant with owl pellet dissection (one pellet per student
included)What makes an owl a great nocturnal predator? Can an owl really turn its head all the way around its body? Learn about the fascinating lives of owls through an exploration of their amazing adaptations. Get a close look at taxidermy mounts of three different species of owls that live in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
BUG BASICS
Standards: 3.2.4/3.3.4/4.6.4/4.7.4
Grades 2-5; 1.5 hours; $6.00/participant
Learn the basic body parts of an insect and which surprising parts are used to smell and taste. Study the stages of an insects’ life cycle and examine preserved insects. Conduct a simple experiment to determine how different types of insect mouthparts enable insects to feed on different foods. Read clues on a pollination path to figure out the mystery pollinator and get a closer look at insects when we hook a video microscope up to a television.
WINTER ADAPTATIONS AND TRACKING
Standards: 3.3.4/3.3.7/4.6.7/4.7.4/4.7.7
Grades 2-6; 1.5 hours; $6.50/participant OR at the Myrick Center $5.00/participant
How do animals survive the winter season? Learn about migration, hibernation and winter adaptations. Examine the furs and antlers of local animals. Play games to learn basic tracking skills and search your school ground for insect galls and tracks, animal browse sites and other signs of animal activity.
*Please note that outreach programs are more expensive than programs
at the Myrick Center due to travel and additional preparation costs.To Register for Spring 2004 Programs:
Telephone between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 610-793-1090
Tuesday & Wednesday, February 10 & 11
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Pre-registration for schools located in the Brandywine & Red Clay Watersheds.Thursday, February 12
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Open registration for all schools.
RESERVATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON
A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS
ON THE SPECIFIED DATES. If you miss these dates, you make make
a reservation after February 12.
Please be prepared to give the following:
• First and second choice of dates
• Preferred times for your program
• Number of students and adults
• Special needs or requests
(Please note: We may need to limit maximum number of students per program to maintain quality and excellence.)
Important Program Notes
Dates already filled due to Indoor Out School: April 2, 5, 6, 7 and April 20-23 and May 3-7, 10. A few other dates, contracted in advance, are already filled.A limited number of picnic tables are available for groups. Unlimited space is available for groups not requiring tables (bring blankets or a towel to sit on). All lunch arrangements must be made at the time of program registration. ALL GROUPS MUST CARRY OUT THEIR OWN TRASH.
Brandywine Watershed
Coatesville Area School District
Downingtown Area School District
West Chester Area School District
Red Clay Watershed
Kennett Consolidated School District
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
Being able to schedule our instructors ahead of time
ensures the best possible program for your students.
The Brandywine Valley Association
The Red Clay Valley Association
1760 Unionville-Wawaset Road
West Chester, PA 19382
The Myrick Center is located on Rt. 842,
six miles west of West Chester,
three miles east of Unionville
IMPORTANT:
Please read over the general information carefully
to ensure that your selection
meets your program needs and expectations.
Environmental Instructor Training
March 3-5, 2004
If you enjoy being outdoors and working with kids, this is your chance to become a Myrick Conservation Center Environmental Instructor (EI). Due to an increasing demand for our programs, we need additional reliable, enthusiastic and well-trained EIs. You will be trained in our hands-on, activity-based environmental education program, which is geared toward elementary and middle school aged children in area school districts. If you or anyone you know are interested, please contact Robyn Wood, School Programs Coordinator at 610-793-1090 or e-mail [email protected]. Applications must be received by February 20, 2004.
Adult and Family Opportunities
Earth Day Brandywine Clean up by Canoe,
Saturday, April 24, 8:00 AM–Noon. Call for more details.