Upcoming Events › Family
June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013
People of the Woods
The relationship between humankind and nature has been controversial in almost every culture. In the United States, heightened awareness of conservation issues began as early as 1850.
Can you name 5 people that helped shape conservation in the United States? Can you name conservationists from Indiana?
Join us in discovering who they are!
Hike Heron Pond Trail to see the People of the Woods Exhibition. Theses carved statues and busts were created out of wood gathered from fallen trees on Taltree’s grounds and shaped into historical conservation figures by our own staff!
The Exhibit will be on display the entire month of June
June 17, 2013
CSI Taltree
During our CSI camp, you will have the opportunity to investigate maggots, flies, worms, and larvae! Go on a “dead things” hike to explore decaying plant matter, identify various fungi species, and then reproduce the skeleton from an owl pellet. Learn all the steps that lead you to a hypothesis in the Scientific Method and write it all down in your Taltree journal. You will even visit a local laboratory and a police department!
Ages: Rising 3rd-6th Graders
Cost:
One-time registration fee: $40 per camper
Activities Fee: * $50 for each week/camper…….reduced to $16.50!
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
June 24, 2013
Wacky Water Week
Wacky Water Week: June 24-28
This week is all about water! We’ll visit the Grand Kankakee Marsh, hike Taltree’s wetlands, and learn about the water ecosystems in northwest Indiana. You will investigate lakes, bogs, ponds, and streams, go fishing, make your own terrarium, and visit Taltree’s wonderful wetland residents. Make your own wetland themed crafts, play water games, and document your experiences with your camera and in your own Taltree journal!
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 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
August 10, 2013
Wildlife Captives with Dr. Larry
Come out to Taltree to learn from experienced veterinarian Dr. Larry McAfee. Dr. McAfee and his team will show participants how captive and injured animals are cared for, and will introduce everyone to numerous raptor species. (more…)
September 14, 2013
Gourd Birdhouse Class
Come out and create your very own gourd bird house! Local artist David Kings will demonstrate how he creates his gourd bird house works of art.
