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Ben's Buddies Summer Nature Programs

Come to the Benjamin Banneker Historical Park for free nature programs this summer!

Please call ahead to register as space is limited!

July 31:


Leaf
Presses

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Discuss the
parts of a tree with the Naturalists and play interactive games to
help remember the different parts. Then, take a short hike to look at
different types of trees and collect leaf so each person can make a
leaf press!


Time:
1pm-2:30pm

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Ages PreK-3




August 8:


Geology
Rocks!


Learn about
different types of rocks and minerals and get some hands on
experience! Find out what rocks are commonly found in Oella and take
a hike to try and find them!


Time:
1pm-2:30pm


Ages 3rd
grade+




August 16:


Biodiversity


What is
biodiversity? How do plants and animals use biodiversity to survive?
Join the Naturalists to find out and see some live examples! Play a
game to learn more about biodiversity and then take a walk to see
some in the park.


Time:
1pm-2:30


Ages 3rd
grade+




August 20:


Shad Scents


Discover
what shad are and why the sense of smell is so important to their
reproduction. Pretend to be shad and play a game to try to smell your
way back to your spawning ground


Time:
1pm-2pm


Target Age:
3rd
grade +

Should you require any special
accommodations (i.e. language interpreter, large print, exc.) please
give as much notice as possible by calling the Banneker Park Office
at 410-887-1081 or the Therapeutic Office at 410-887-5370/TDD:
410-887-5319.  

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