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KIDS
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Friday, April 18 2:00-7:00 |
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4:30pm |
Dr “T’s” College for Kids
by: Dr. Sherra Theisen and Calamity
Jan of Texas Nature Project
Texasology 101: A fun, interactive
discussion on Texas natural
eco-systems. Learn fun
bio-facts and look in "Dr. T's
Lunchbox" to discover the diversity
and beauty in natural things,
discuss what is and what isn’t food,
and what is natural vs. artificial.
Participants will receive a diploma
signifying successful completion.
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5:30pm |
Outside in Nature
by:
Shell Rumohr of National
Wildlife Federation
Bring the Kids to experience
hands on interaction and learn
nature facts through play. Kids
are increasingly "plugged in" to
electronic devices and unplugged
from nature. Find out about
NWF's "Green Hour" - helping
Kids Discover the Wonder of
Nature. By giving our children
a daily "Green Hour" — a bit of
time for unstructured play and
interaction with the natural
world — we can help reverse the
nature-child disconnect. Get
inspiring ideas and share your
tips too!
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Saturday, April 19 10:00-7:00 |
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11:00am
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Hands on Fun with Everyday Trash
– by Nikki McNabb of Lake Travis
Kids R Kids
Bring the kids for some fun and
multi-sensory learning. Preview our
Camp Eco-Kids Curricula and
educational display boards.
Discover new ways to look at common
trash and how it can be transformed
into every day fun. Kids can create
homemade dough molds with a variety
of repurposed trinkets and have fun
with a game of Trashcan Basketball.
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1:00pm |
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Trigger, official mascot of Austin’s
own Arena Football Team – the
Wranglers, will delight kids with a
special appearance.
Trigger will be signing autographs
and the first 50 children to visit
him in the Kids Activity area will
receive a special gift.
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Special Thanks to Home Energy
Solutions |
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2:30pm |
Bamboo: The Fastest Growing Plant on
Earth – with Air Cleaning
Super-powers
by: Jinji Willingham of Bamboo Logic
Kids will hear all about the
impressive facts of bamboo: how fast
it grows, its many uses, and why it
is so healthy for both the planet
and its inhabitants. Children will
be given a small piece of cut bamboo
as a souvenir and be able to share
their new knowledge of the fastest
growing plant on earth. Parents can
hear about Jinji's "Farm-to-Market"
program, a horticultural fundraiser
for schools.
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3:30pm |
Wild in the City
by: Mark Klym of Texas Parks &
Wildlife
Discover the natural wonders in our
wildlife treasure box. Learn about
some of the wildlife you might find
in your backyard in Texas – and
learn what things you might need to
be cautious of.
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4:30pm |
Dr “T’s” College for Kids
by: Dr. Sherra Theisen and Calamity
Jan of Texas Nature Project
Texasology 101: A fun, interactive
discussion on Texas natural
eco-systems. Learn fun
bio-facts and look in "Dr. T's
Lunchbox" to discover the diversity
and beauty in natural things,
discuss what is and what isn’t food,
and what is natural vs. artificial.
Participants will receive a diploma
signifying successful completion.
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Sunday, April 20 11:00-5:00 |
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12:00pm |
Why Should I Care about the Birds &
the Bees?
by: Dr. Sherra Theisen and Calamity
Jan of Texas Nature Project
This fun, interactive presentation
helps children to think about their
relationship to nature. Addresses
their genuine concerns such as Bee
Stings, Snake Bites & Sun Burns, but
gets them thinking about the
benefits of each part of nature to
humans – as well as the possible
dangers. Promotes enjoyable and
responsible nature interaction.
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1:30pm |
Wild in the City
by: Mark Klym of Texas Parks &
Wildlife
Discover the natural wonders in our
wildlife treasure box. Learn about
some of the wildlife you might find
in your backyard in Texas – and
learn what things you might need to
be cautious of.
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3:00pm |
Bamboo: The Fastest Growing Plant on
Earth – with Air Cleaning
Super-powers
by: Jinji Willingham of Bamboo Logic
Kids will hear all about the
impressive facts of bamboo: how fast
it grows, its many uses, and why it
is so healthy for both the planet
and its inhabitants. Children will
be given a small piece of cut bamboo
as a souvenir and be able to share
their new knowledge of the fastest
growing plant on earth. Parents can
hear about Jinji's "Farm-to-Market"
program, a horticultural fundraiser
for schools.
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