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July 13, 2013
Plant Sleuthing: What’s Wrong With My Plant?
Wilted branch? Speckled leaf? Discoloration and leaf drop? Bring (in a sealed plastic baggie!) a sample of your plant problem or bring some print or digital photos and our horticulturist will try and diagnose the problem. You will learn tips on diagnosing problems yourself as well as where to go when you just don’t know, in this gentle introduction to Plant Pathology.
July 15, 2013
Wilderness Safari Camp
Wilderness Safari Camp: July 15-19
Learn what it means to be an informed conservationist through our woodland safari camp. You’ll find out how Taltree became an arboretum, why we conserve our natural resources, and get to plant a tree! Create your own blueberry basket and bird house! Hike in Taltree’s woods, take a trip to a blueberry farm and pick blueberries, and see rehabilitated birds of prey! You will play predator/prey games, dissect owl pellets, and learn about why bluebirds are so important. Keep it all written down in your Taltree journal, where you’ll also be documenting the lives of Taltree’s Monarch butterflies!
Ages: Rising 3rd-6th Graders
Cost:
- Activities Fee: *
$50for each week/child…..reduced to $16.50! - One-time registration fee: $40
- Weekly Tuition: $145 for each week
*Thanks to grants from Kankakee Valley REMC and the Lake Michigan Coastal Awareness Program, the activity fee has been reduced to $16.50
July 16, 2013
Yoga in the Garden
Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.
July 20, 2013
Yoga in the Garden
Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.
July 23, 2013
Yoga in the Garden
Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.
July 27, 2013
Yoga in the Garden
Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.
Project WET
Project WET is great for continuing education! Come learn about water conservation, tools for teaching environmental education to K-12 students, and much more! The instructor will guide you through how to lead activities, and will teach you the tricks of being a naturalist.
July 30, 2013
Yoga in the Garden
Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.
August 3, 2013
Yoga in the Garden
Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.
August 6, 2013
Yoga in the Garden
Yoga for all levels of experience, individualized to meet the students’ needs. Class focuses on increasing self-awareness through movement and breathing. Students will learn yoga positions (ansanas) to develop flexibility, strength and balance.
