[SEMCO] Thornton W. Burgess Society - Winter Programs

[Sheri DeRosa]

*ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS FOR WINTER 2009
Thornton W. Burgess Society
6 Discovery Hill Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
508-888-6870*

*Wee Walkers* - Parent and child/children ages 2.5 to 4 years. This 
hour-long program with a naturalist brings you out around the property 
and along a short portion of the Briar Patch Trail. Focus is exploring 
animal signs and discovering plants etc. in a manner suitable for the 
young child. A portion of the hour will be devoted to closely examining 
a live animal or animal artifact indoors.

Monday Mornings from 9:30 – 10:30am
January 26th through March 30th Fee $3pp members and $5pp non-members.
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SCIENCE SNOOPS* – Children ages 4 – 6. This weekly program with a 
naturalist allows the young child the opportunity to discover science. 
Each week will focus on a different area of scientific exploration. 
Children will have the opportunity to use microscopes, hand lens, 
binoculars and other sophisticated equipment. Each session during the 
week builds on the previous session. Children spend a portion of each 
day outside exploring nature. A themed snack is prepared and shared by 
the group each day.

Session 1 January 26, 28 and 30 Animal Adaptations for Winter
Session 2 February 2, 4, and 6 Snowflake Science
Session 3 February 9, 11 and 13 Birds of the Briar Patch – Beaks, 
Feathers and Feet
Session 4 February 23, 25 and 27 Birds of the Briar Patch – Birds of Prey
Session 5 March 2, 4 and 6 Prehistoric Timeline – Dinosaurs and Fossils
Session 6 March 9, 11 and 13 Trees – Bark and Buds
Session 7 March 16, 18 and 20 Trees - Tree Rings and Papermaking
Session 8 March 23, 25 and 27 Springtime Frogs and Salamanders (Wear 
waterproof boots)

Each day runs 9:00-11:30am Fee members $55 a week or $20 a day Fee 
non-members $70 a week or $25 a day
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SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL*
Wacky Wednesdays Are Back with even more science activities and science 
games. Students in Grades 1-4 are invited to share the fun every 
Wednesday from 3:30 – 5:30 with pick up available from Sandwich Schools.
(Program does not run when there is no school) Pre-registration is 
required. Parents must notify school office and classroom teacher if we 
are picking up child at school.

January 28 through June 17
Fee for members $15 per day $17 with transportation
Fee for non-members $20 per day $22 with transportation

*WINTER BIRDS*
Adults and homeschooled teens are invited for a stretch your legs and 
expand your mind session this winter in the Briar Patch Conservation 
Area. Learn to identify common birds of woods and wetlands in their 
winter garb. Each class is divided into indoor and outdoor exploration 
so dress appropriately. Instructor: Phil Kyle, Teacher/Naturalist and 
avid birder.

Tuesdays from 10:00 – 12:30
January 27, February 3 and February 10 FEE: Members: $30 Non-members: $40

*WINTER TREES AND BUDS*
Adults and homeschooled teens are invited for a stretch your legs and 
expand your mind session this winter in the Briar Patch Conservation 
Area. Learn to identify common trees and shrubs in their winter garb. 
Each class is divided into indoor and outdoor exploration so dress 
appropriately. Instructor: Mary Beers, Director of Education

Thursdays from 10:00 – 12:30
January 29, February 5, and February 12 FEE: Members: $30 Non-members: $40