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ADULT
SESSION at NATURE CAMP
Nature
Camp is not just for kids. We also have a session for adults.
"Shapes and Patterns in Nature" |
June 11-15, 2010 |
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 tell us about the basic processes that control natural forms, from the crystal structure of snowflakes to the logarithmic spiral in sea shells to the branching pattern of river valleys.
CLASSES AND INSTRUCTORS
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Snowflakes and Sea Shells: The Math and Physics of Natural Shapes - Terry Richardson, University of Charleston |
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Getting Stoned on Primitive Technology - Walter Mehring, Primitive Crafts Specialist |
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Animal Sound Patterns - Peter Mehring, Naturalist |
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Mushroom Shapes and Spore Patterns - Leonarda Brunst, Naturalist |
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Shapes in Silver: Making Jewelry with Natural Materials - Nell Fredericksen, Silversmith |
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Leaf Prints in the Nature Journal - Betsy Bangley, Artist |
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Stream Shapes and Patterns: The Basics of Fluvial Geomorphology - Stream Shapes and Patterns: The Basics of Fluvial Geomorphology |
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Patterns in the Forest - Tom Dierauf, Forester |
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Nature Images in Children’s Poetry - Sharon Spangler, Writer |
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Using Shape and Pattern to Identify Plant Families - Julie Moore, US Fish and Wildlife Service |
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New/Just added: |
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more classes will be added |
EVENING PROGRAMS
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information on evening programs will be added |
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SCHEDULE
Attendees
will arrive on the afternoon of Friday, June 11 and depart
after breakfast on Tuesday, June 15th.
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 |
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Sharing
of favorite nature books |
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Folk-singing
and music |
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Short
hikes around the camp site |
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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