FRIENDS
OF LATODAMI ENVIRONMENTAL
Unless
specifically noted, all programs are appropriate for any age individual.
Some programs
may require pre-registration due to limited space or materials.
Although
Latodami’s programs are “rain or shine”, it is recommended to call 724-935-2170
for up-to-date information due to changes or cancellations to the schedule.
A special note
about
UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS for 2009:
FEBRUARY
Maple Syrup Making
Demonstration - (School,
scout & private groups - pre-registration required)
February 17 through March 13, Monday through Friday, by pre-registration
only. Morning, afternoon and after school hours available.
Fulfills Forestry Badge for Webelos
and Love Maple Syrup Try-it for Brownies. Using “home style” methods, we
will show you how to tap the trees, collect and boil down the sap and make it
table ready. You will learn everything you need to know so you can make your
own maple syrup at home.
Call (724) 935-2170 for more information and group registration
LATODAMI NATURE CENTER
2009 SPECIAL GROUP
PROGRAMMING INFORMATION
Special Group Programming
To schedule your group, call (724) 935-2170.
Scheduling for programs for the year 2010 will begin September 1, 2009.
Programs (subjects relative to
Pennsylvania) are available to school, scout, public and private groups by
special request September through May, Monday through Friday, morning,
afternoon, and after school hours, on or off site (northern Allegheny County).
Most of these programs can
accommodate special needs persons and/or wheelchairs. Most programs will assist
teachers in providing to their students the new state-mandated environmental
education and ecology standards for Pennsylvania and are specially adapted for
your classroom needs.
A reminder about Latodami
Nature Center facilities: we have no running water; no public telephone; there
is a handicapped port-a-john in the parking lot. Parking is limited at the
Barn; for organized groups we recommend carpooling.
Programs available though
Latodami Nature Center include:
- Apples - Classroom apple activities and
field investigations of Latodami Farm's remnant and restored apple
orchards.
- Box and Wood Turtles - Detailed in-class and field
investigation on the Eastern Box Turtle and Wood Turtle. Also, information
on and opportunities to become involved in (no spelling suggestions)
new Box and Wood Turtle Research Project. Offered spring and fall.
- Butterfly Meadow - Classroom and field
explorations on regional species of butterflies and the special habitats
they require.Offered spring and fall.
- For the Birds - Classroom and field exploration on birds
of the region and of efforts in North Park to provide critical habitats
for nesting and migrating species.
- Grassland Ecosystem - A hands-on field program on the
restoration and ecology of a vanishing Pennsylvania habitat.
- Owls - A detailed in-class and field
investigation on native owl species of Pennsylvania. Pre, field, and post
trip programs for schools include: Adopt-an-Owl activities, classroom food
rearing opportunities, live barn owl webcam access, power point
presentation, artifacts, pellet dissections, Barn Owl Barn tour, Night Owl
Hike.
- Wetlands - A hands-on detailed field program on the
wetland ecosystem (yes, we get wet!)
- Vernal Pools - Hands-on detailed field program on life in
and around vernal pools. Offered spring and fall.
Other Program Titles:
- These are special subject areas, relative to
Pennsylvania, with detailed investigations into each; features,
adaptations, changes, interrelationships, etc.
·
·
Wetland
Study
·
Fish
Study
·
Reptile Study
·
Amphibian Study
·
Pond Study
·
Bird Study
·
Stream
Study
·
Tree
Study
·
Insect
Study
·
Mammal
Study
·
Specific
Animal Study
(one species in detail)
·
Field/Meadow/Grassland
Study
- The following, relative to Pennsylvania, are
general, broad topic programs, providing a lot of information without
going into great detail:
|
|
Habitats - |
Seasonal Discovery |
- Vertebrate Study |
- Plant Study |
- Maple Syrup Making Demonstrations - February and March only.
- Night Hike - Nocturnal creatures and sensory
exploration.
- Star Parties - Exploring the night sky with eyes,
binoculars and telescopes.
Schools & Home-Schools:
Programs can be developed to meet curriculum needs for students of any grade
level, from one hour classroom presentations to all day outdoor field
experiences. Special habitat and trail adoption programs are available to
schools and classrooms. Teacher training workshops are also available.
Private:
Private group programming can be developed to meet the interests of the group
(e.g.: garden club, nursing/senior home). Volunteer opportunities abound.
Scouts:
Programs are available to Daisy, Brownie, Girl, Cub and Boy Scouts that are
looking to accomplish activities that are in their handbooks (e.g.:
achievements, electives, badges, try-its, etc.). These
active hands-on outdoor programs are usually one hour to two hours in length.
Individual and group service projects are available (e.g.: Silver, Gold, Eagle,
Hornaday). I am a Boy Scout Merit Badge Councilor for Bird Study, Dog Care,
Environmental Science, Fish and Wildlife Management, Forestry, Insect Study,
Mammal Study, Nature, Reptile and Amphibian, Soil and Water Conservation.
Call (724) 935-2170 for
more information on our volunteer opportunities.
OTHER SPECIAL PROGRAMS - JANUARY THROUGH
DECEMBER
THURSDAY ADULT NATURE WALK –
Weekly – CELEBRATING ITS 39TH
YEAR!
Every Thursday of the year,
PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN’S HOUR – Once a month – PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
The second Tuesday of each month, November through March
This program is specifically designed to introduce young children to the
out-of-doors. This class is very hands-on oriented and we spend most of our
time outside for every class.Each child must be
accompanied by a parent or guardian who will be actively assisting in
teaching/learning process their child. Dress well for outdoor explorations as
we do get wet and dirty. Park and meet at the Nature Center Barn