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ADULT
SESSION at NATURE CAMP
Nature
Camp is not just for kids. We also have a session for adults.
"Living Naturally" |
Nature
Camp Adult Session - August 21-25, 2009 |
Join us for an exciting environmental education experience in the cool green mountains of the George Washington National Forest of Virginia. The three-day session features classroom
lectures, field studies and craft projects. Classes are typically one or two hours in duration with most of the time spent outdoors or in hands-on activities. Structure is informal, with questions and input from other instructors and attendees encouraged.
Our volunteer instructors, many of whom are former campers and now professionals in the sciences, will help us explore ways in which we can incorporate nature into our daily lives.
Early registration is recommended! To register, you must pay by check, $210 per person
Download the registration form (PDF)
Our volunteer instructors, many of whom are former campers
and now professionals in the sciences, will tell us about
the physical, chemical and biological processes that recycle
energy and materials in the universe, the planet, and in
local ecosystems.
CLASSES AND INSTRUCTORS
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What Other Planets Tell Us About Climate - Terry Richardson, University of Charleston |
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Gardening Naturally - Joanne Hutton, Virginia Cooperative Extension |
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Making Tote Bags from Recycled Plastic - Sharon Spangler & Rachel Pottern, Artists |
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Children and Nature - Lyt Wood, Teacher |
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Living with Fish - Gerald Pottern, RJGA Environmental, Inc. |
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Making a Geologic Map - Connie Sancetta, Geologist |
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What Makes a Healthy Forest? - Tom Dierauf, Forester |
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Living with Bees - Doug Woodworth, Beekeeper |
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Making Time for Nature - Peter Mehring, Naturalist |
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Foraging for Plant Foods and Materials - Julie Moore, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
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Biochar: Ancient Soil Science and the Modern Environment - Walter Mehring, Craftsman |
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Finding and Identifying Mushrooms - Leonarda Brunst, Naturalist |
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And More... |
SCHEDULE
Attendees
will arrive on the afternoon of Friday, Aug 21st and depart
after breakfast on Tuesday, Aug 25th.
In addition to the classes we will have:
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Morning
Bird walks |
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Evening
Star Gazing |
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Evening
walks for salamanders and owls |
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Half-day field-trip to sites of recent forest fires and discussion of their ecologic impact |
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Discussion session on invasive plants |
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Sharing
of favorite nature books |
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A class in keeping a Nature Journal |
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Folk-singing
and music |
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Short
hikes around the camp site |
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Slide show on building a solar home |
REGISTRATION
Early
registration is recommended, since the number of lower-bunk
beds is limited. Camp is located about halfway between Staunton
and Lexington, VA, east of I-81.
The $210 fee per person includes great food, lodging in rustic
single-sex cabins, insurance, and all materials and supplies.
Tenting space is available, and the Days Inn in Raphine is available
at your own expense for those who desire more luxurious accommodations.
You can make reservations with them at (540) 377-2604.
To register, you must
pay by check, $210 per person: Download the registration form (PDF)
For more information, contact
the Nature Camp Director or email
the Adult Session coordinator.
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