Nature Science Club

Depending on Interest/Availability - Will Return Soon!

1/8/2019

Hi Nature Science Club Families,

Thanks for your patience while the Nature Science Club took a temporary hiatus during my graduation and job search. Now that I am fully employed, we are discussing how to schedule another meeting of our club.

If you are available to help in any way or just interested in meeting, let us know by comment to this post or email to trixibsmith@gmail.com and we will make plans for another event soon.

Cheers - Trixi

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31st Meeting: Solar System & Stars 4.0

1/17/2018

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Our Agenda:
1. Gathering at the MSU Planetarium @ 1pm
2. Outdoors: Making a human walking/spinning solar system model & other outer-space themed games
3. Indoors: Making Kid's Own Constellation Books & Snack (provide by Foods for Living)
4. Finding your way in the Michigan Night Sky @ MSU Planetarium*!
(They have created a special show just for the Nature Science Club.)
5. Family sign-up for leading club meetings in our new co-op format
6. Short hike to MSU Dairy Store &/or Children’s Garden

Where: MSU Planetarium
When: Saturday 27 January 2018
Time: 1-4pm (we will meet at the MSU planetarium)
Bring: Warm outdoor clothing for the solar system game
Also bring: at least one adult with a child

There is a maximum capacity of 80 people for this event, so to be sure we have space for your family, please RSVP by Friday 26 January @ noon via blog comment @ http://naturescienceclub.weebly.com/ or email @ trixibsmith@gmail.com

*The planetarium show is FREE again for Nature Science Club Co-op Members this year!

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30th Meeting: Field Day & Testing QR Code Course @ Fenner

7/22/2017

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Where: Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910
When: Saturday 12 August 2017
Time: 1-4pm
Bring: Hiking gear*
Also bring: at least one adult with a child

Our Agenda:
1. Gathering at the library of Fenner Nature Center @ 1pm
2. Outdoors: kids' choice games
3. Indoors: Snack (provided by Foods for Living)
4. Chatting about future club meeting topics & stewardship projects
5. Outdoors: Hike on Fenner's Trails, testing our prototype QR code course!

NOTE: Fenner's library where we are meeting for our snack is smaller than our usual space at Haslett Library. The ever-helpful Fenner staff have told us we can meet in the main room outside the library if we have a larger group. To be sure there are enough snacks for your family, if possible, please RSVP by Friday 11 August 2017 via blog comment @ http://naturescienceclub.weebly.com or email @ trixibsmith@gmail.com

*‘Hiking gear’ can be as simple as old sneakers, shoes, or boots that you are comfortable walking 1-2 miles in, and that you don’t mind getting muddy or wet, if there is mud or water on the trails.

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29th Meeting: Field Day @ Fenner

6/12/2017

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Where: Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910
When: Saturday 17 June 2017
Time: 1-4pm
Bring: Hiking gear*
Also bring: at least one adult with a child

Our Agenda:
1. Gathering at the library of Fenner Nature Center @ 1pm
2. Outdoors: kids' choice games
3. Indoors: Snack (provided by Foods for Living)
4. Choosing topic for next meeting & drafting proposal for QR code stewardship project
5. Outdoors: Hike on Fenner's Trails, making note via GPS of possible QR code sign locations. Hike direction will be kids' choice :-).

NOTE: Fenner's library where we are meeting for our snack is smaller than our usual space at Haslett Library. The ever-helpful Fenner staff have told us we can meet in the main room outside the library if we have a larger group. To be sure there are enough snacks for your family, if possible, please RSVP by Friday 16 June 2017 via blog comment @ http://naturescienceclub.weebly.com or email @ trixibsmith@gmail.com

*‘Hiking gear’ can be as simple as old sneakers, shoes, or boots that you are comfortable walking 1-2 miles in, and that you don’t mind getting muddy or wet, if there is mud or water on the trails.

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28th Meeting: Michigan Birds, 2.0

4/17/2017

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Our Agenda:
1. Gathering at the community room in Haslett Public Library @ 1pm
2. Outdoors: updated running, flitting, & chirping bird ID games
3. Indoors: (2pm) Snack (provided by Foods for Living) with vote on July meeting topic, book read-aloud &/or chat about board membership for children & adults and 501c3 non-profit steps
4. Learning about a few of Michigan's 400+ bird species
5. How to use Bird-related Citizen Science Monitoring Sites
6. Distributing Bird ID take-home mini-guide
7. Outdoors: (3pm) Hike to listen for birds in a multi-ecosystem nature area, including time to play & explore outdoors.

Where: Haslett Public Library
When: Saturday 22 April 2017
Time: 1-4pm
Bring: Hiking gear*
Also bring: at least one adult with a child

To be sure there are enough snacks & materials for your family, if possible, please RSVP by Friday 21 April 2017 @ noon via blog comment @ http://naturescienceclub.weebly.com
or email @ trixibsmith@gmail.com

*Hiking gear’ can be as simple as old sneakers, shoes, or boots that you are comfortable walking 1-2 miles in, and that you don’t mind getting muddy or wet, if there is mud or water on the trails. Bug repellant may be handy, as is a water bottle.

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27th Meeting: Solar System & Stars 3.0

3/7/2017

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Our Agenda:
1. Gathering at the MSU Planetarium @ 1pm
2. Outdoors: Making a human walking/spinning solar system model
3. Indoors: Making Kid's Own Constellation Books & Snack (provide by Foods for Living)
4. Finding your way in the Michigan Night Sky @ MSU Planetarium*!
(They have created a special show just for the Nature Science Club.)
6. Short hike to MSU Dairy Store & or Children’s Garden

Where: MSU Planetarium
When: Saturday 11 March 2017
Time: 1-4pm (we will meet at the MSU planetarium)
Bring: Warm outdoor clothing for the solar system game
Also bring: at least one adult with a child

To be sure there are enough snacks & materials for your family, if possible, please RSVP by Friday 10 March @ noon via blog comment @ http://naturescienceclub.weebly.com/ or
or email @ trixibsmith@gmail.com

*The planetarium show is FREE for Nature Science Club Members this year!

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26th Meeting: Tracking Michigan Mammals 2.0

2/7/2017

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Our Agenda:
1. Gathering at the community room in Haslett Public Library @ 1pm
2. Outdoors: Track ID charade, running & tag games
3. Indoors: Snack (provided by Foods for Living) & Animal Track Matching Game
4. Whose Track is That? Slideshow
5. Learning the 5 Signs of Tracking
6. Citizen Science Tracking Opportunities
7. Outdoors: Try out your new tracking skills on a short hike to a multi-ecosystem
nature area, including time to play & explore

Where: Haslett Public Library
When: Saturday 11 February 2017
Time: 1-4pm
Bring: Hiking gear*
Also bring: at least one adult with a child

To be sure there are enough snacks & materials for your family, if possible, please RSVP by Friday 10 Feb. 2017 via blog comment @ http://naturescienceclub.weebly.com or email @trixibsmith@gmail.com

*‘Hiking gear’ can be as simple as old sneakers, shoes, or boots that you are comfortable walking 1-2 miles in, and that you don’t mind getting muddy or wet, if there is mud or water on the trails.

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25th Meeting: Field Day @ Fenner

1/23/2017

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Where: Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910
When: Saturday 28 January 2017
Time: 1-4pm
Bring: Hiking gear*
Also bring: at least one adult with a child

Our Agenda:
1. Gathering at the library of Fenner Nature Center @ 1pm
2. Outdoors: kids' choice games
3. Indoors: Snack (provided by Foods for Living)
4. QR code stewardship project idea
5. Outdoors: Hike on Fenner's Trails, keeping an eye out for possible QR code sign locations. Hike direction will be kids' choice :-).

NOTE: Fenner's library where we are meeting for our snack is smaller than our usual space at Haslett Library. The ever-helpful Fenner staff have told us we can meet in the main room outside the library if we have a larger group. To be sure there are enough snacks for your family, if possible, please RSVP by Friday 27 January 2017 via blog comment @ http://naturescienceclub.weebly.com or email @ trixibsmith@gmail.com

*‘Hiking gear’ can be as simple as old sneakers, shoes, or boots that you are comfortable walking 1-2 miles in, and that you don’t mind getting muddy or wet, if there is mud or water on the trails.

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24th Meeting: Michigan Outdoor Survival Skills

11/9/2016

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Where: Fenner Nature Center, 2020 E. Mt. Hope Ave.
Lansing, MI 48910
When: Saturday 19 November 2016
Time: 1-4pm
Bring: Hiking gear*
Also bring: at least one adult with a child

Our Agenda:
1. Gathering at the library of Fenner Nature Center @ 1pm
2. Outdoors: running, relay & tagging survival skill-themed games
3. Indoors: Snack (provided by Foods for Living)
4. Presentation by Peter Carrington, Ph.D. Assistant Curator & Collection Manager, W. J. Beal Botanical Garden
5. Learning about Survival Skills in Michigan - Shelter Building, Solar Stills, & Signaling
6. Outdoors: Hiking & Building Shelters in the Pines Area of Fenner Nature Center, including time to play & explore :-).

NOTE: Fenner's library where we are meeting for intro, snack & presentations is smaller than our usual space at Haslett Library. To be sure there are enough snacks & materials for your family, if possible, please RSVP by Friday 18 November 2016 via blog comment @ http://naturescienceclub.weebly.com or email @trixibsmith@gmail.com

*‘Hiking gear’ can be as simple as old sneakers, shoes, or boots that you are comfortable walking 1-2 miles in, and that you don’t mind getting muddy or wet, if there is mud or water on the trails.

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Halloween 1.0

10/15/2016

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Where: Harris Nature Center
When: Saturday 22 October 2016
Time: 1-4pm
Bring: Hiking gear* & bug repellent
Also bring: at least one adult with a child

Our Agenda:
Let’s support Harris Nature Center this Halloween!

We will meet at Harris Nature Center from 1-4pm to enjoy a Halloween Fun House,
Pumpkin Decorating, Crafts, Hayrides through the woods, a Friendly Forest Hike,
Campfire Stories, & Marshmallow Roasting. We will provide healthy snacks
sponsored by Foods for Living.
(Meet us by the campfire about 130pm for food.)

Harris Nature Center Address:
3998 Van Atta Rd, Okemos, MI 48864

To be sure there are enough snacks & materials for your family, if possible,
please RSVP by Friday 21 October 2016
via blog comment @ http://naturescienceclub.weebly.com
or email @ trixibsmith@gmail.com

If needed: Tickets are $6 for each child, but if this is a challenge
for your family, we may have scholarship funds available.
Feel free to email to enquire.

*‘Hiking gear’ can be as simple as old sneakers, shoes, or boots that you are
comfortable walking 1-2 miles in. A small backpack or other easy-to-carry
bag to hold sunblock, bug repellent, hat(s), and water is also helpful.

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30th Meeting: Field Day & Testing QR Code Course @ Fenner

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28th Meeting: Michigan Birds, 2.0

27th Meeting: Solar System & Stars 3.0

26th Meeting: Tracking Michigan Mammals 2.0

25th Meeting: Field Day @ Fenner

24th Meeting: Michigan Outdoor Survival Skills

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