Posts Tagged ‘NBNC’
LIVE Online (For Parents and Teachers): Songs, Rhymes, and Finger Plays for Young Children
Young children love to sing and they don’t mind what your adult voice sounds like! Experimenting and playing with musical notes and the spoken word can help young children develop language, practice fine motor skills and learn social skills! Join our NBNC education team for an hour of engaging and nature based songs, rhymes and finger plays celebrating all seasons and species. Let’s sing, laugh and be joyful!
Read MoreLIVE Online: Bee Biodiversity in Vermont with Spencer Hardy and Vermont Center for Ecostudies
Vermont is home to over 300 species of wild bees, and though they are crucial members of our pollinator diversity, most are unknown or overlooked. Join Spencer Hardy, biologist with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, in a presentation and Q & A covering the life history, ecology, and diversity of Vermont bees, including activities to promote bee conservation in your backyard.
Read MoreLIVE Online (For Parents and Teachers): Sense of Place through the Sense of Taste
As outdoor educators, we have long known the importance of engaging the senses of our students and the role that plays in building a sense of place. However, there is one sense that is often left out of the equation: taste. Every landscape has its own cast of characters that work together to form a unique identity. This includes a unique palate of flavors. Becoming aware of the edible landscape around us adds a whole new layer to how we can interact with and perceive our environment…
Read MoreLIVE Online: Amphibian Road Crossing Q & A
Join NBNC naturalists to learn more about our Amphibian Road Crossing program. Each April, amphibians migrate by the millions from upland forests to wetland breeding grounds, often crossing roadways at their peril. NBNC’s ARC program trains volunteers to survey migration sites to help amphibians across the road while collecting valuable data that informs local conservation and transportation planning efforts. In this Q & A, NBNC Staff will discuss amphibian ecology, and tips for participating in this great, COVID-compatible Citizen Science program for all ages!
Read MoreSeabirds and Pelagic Birding Boat Trip in Cape Ann, MA
Seabirds and Pelagic Birding Boat Trip in Cape Ann, MA March 6 (10 am) to March 8 (3 pm) $425 ($75 single supplement) Cape Ann, Massachusetts, is a worldwide destination for winter birds and birders. This annual winter adventure is an outstanding opportunity to spend quality time with species rarely, if ever, seen inland. This…
Read MoreFootprints in the Snow – The Bridge Interviews NBNC’s Dave Muska
Naturalist Dave Muska teaches the art of animal tracking at North Branch Nature Center By Mara Brooks THE BRIDGE February 5 2020 “So here’s the thing about tracking. Tracking is about reaching levels of awareness and knowing what to look for. Sometimes it’s about following fine details, and other times it’s pretty apparent.” I’m standing…
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