Posted in Science and Nature, Upcoming Events on Feb 8th, 2008 1 Comment »
The Cub Club is back this summer at the Central Florida Zoo. These classes are for preschoolers ages 2 to 5. The cost for each Cub Club series is $40 for Zoo Members and $50 for Non-Members and includes “four fun interactive classes.”
My son took a South American themed Cub Club class last summer and really [...]
Posted in Science and Nature, Upcoming Events on Feb 8th, 2008 No Comments »
The Central Florida Zoo just published their class schedule for Summer Camps for children ages 6 to 12. The Summer Camps will run from June through August of 2008 and include half and full day camps. The cost per camp is $105 for Zoo Members and $125 for Non-members. The following is a list of classes and [...]
Posted in Day Trips, Museums, Science and Nature, Upcoming Events on Feb 5th, 2008 No Comments »
The following information came from Bob Callister, the Programs Manager at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse:
On Wednesday, March 12, 2008, from 10am to 4pm, the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse will present its Spring Homeschool Day. This is a day of educational and fun activities designed especially for homeschoolers. This Homeschool Day will focus on science activities, which differs [...]
Posted in Science and Nature, Upcoming Events on Feb 5th, 2008 No Comments »
The following information about the 9th Annual Orlando Wetlands Festival came from icFlorida.com:
Get together with friends and family and come have a blast with nature during the City of Orlando’s 9th Annual Orlando Wetlands Park Festival, Saturday, February 23rd, 2008, from 9:00am until 3:00pm.
Come and experience this unique Wetland Treatment System with the entire family. [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Resources, Science and Nature on Feb 3rd, 2008 No Comments »
I was at the library the other day looking for craft ideas when I stumbled across a book entitled Nature Smart. The cover of the book showed eight really neat projects that appeared to be earth friendly, with some even utilizing recycled materials. I checked it out immediately and eagerly awaited a chance to read [...]
Posted in Science and Nature, Upcoming Events on Jan 15th, 2008 1 Comment »
The 23rd Annual Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival will be held on Saturday, January 26th, and Sunday, January 27th, at Valentine Park in Orange City. The festival will run from 10am to 5pm each day. According to the festival’s web site, “The festival is a fund raiser for the Orange City Community. The proceeds will [...]
Posted in Health & Nutrition, Science and Nature on Jan 8th, 2008 1 Comment »
The kids and I went strawberry picking for the first time this week at Oak Haven Farms in Sorrento. I chose this one over another local farm because I had heard they only used pesticides occasionally. I saw proof of that crawling around on a few strawberries! David and Loralei enjoyed seeing caterpillars from time to time as they [...]
Posted in Day Trips, Favorite Parks, Science and Nature on Jan 6th, 2008 1 Comment »
One of the things I love most about living in Florida is the wildlife that can be viewed year round here. One special animal that can be seen is the manatee. Now is the perfect time to observe these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Cold weather causes manatees to search for warmer waters. One of their favorite places [...]
Posted in Science and Nature on Jan 5th, 2008 No Comments »
For the past three years, I have taken my daughter to many classes at Tibet Butler Preserve. We have found it very enjoyable, and she always has a good time. The Tibet Butler Preserve is an Orange County Park. It includes a hiking nature trail and an inside nature center exhibit area. Besides being a nature preserve, [...]
Posted in Museums, Science and Nature, Upcoming Events on Dec 7th, 2007 No Comments »
This holiday season take a stroll through the Leu House Museum decorated by Uniquity Décor by JLJ Design, Inc. and Ron’s Miniature Shop & Museum. Throughout the historic home, you will find Christmas trees trimmed with botanical ornaments of plants, flowers, citrus and pineapples to reflect the time periods of the 1930’s thru 1950’s. Amazing [...]
