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Downloadable .pdf file Mar-Apr 2010 activities & events calendar
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| Saturday, 02/27/10 |
Saturday Color Day |
 12:00 (noon) to 4:00 p.m., at
J.J. Cardinal’s Wild Bird & Nature Store, Grand Blanc. Add some color to the dullest
month of the year, and have heart … spring is just around the corner! We will have many
species of birds and animal coloring sheets, tons of crayons and markers, a place for kids
to chat and create, and enjoy a few refreshments. Free, and no reservations needed. |
| Tuesday, 03/02/10 |
Paint a Bird House |
3:30 pm We will discuss the various birds that nest inside a
bird house, and then participants will hand-paint a ceramic bird house. This program is
for children age 8 though adult, $10.00, and at J.J. Cardinal’s, Grand Blanc. It is
recommended that children wear a paint shirt. To make a reservation call 810-695-8733. |
| Saturday, 03/06/10 |
Bug Bingo! |
3:30 pm A fun afternoon family activity designed to teach a
little bit about bug identification. For 2 to 6 players, age 6 through adult, free, and at
J.J. Cardinal’s, Grand Blanc. First person to cover their whole bingo card wins a prize.
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| Wednesday, 03/10/10 |
Design a Frog or Salamander |
 4:30 pm We will view photos and discuss Michigan’s various
frogs, toads and salamanders, and then participants will paint an image of one life-size,
sand-filled, 3-D sculpture of a frog, toad, or salamander. It is recommended that children
wear a paint shirt. This program is for age 6 through adult, $5.00, and at J.J.
Cardinal’s, Grand Blanc. |
| Friday, 03/12/10 |
Learn About Bird’s Flight |
3:30 p.m. After a brief discussion about birds’ feathers
and flight, attendees will paint and assemble balsa wood plane to fly later at home. It is
recommended that children wear a paint shirt. This program is for children age 5 and up,
$3.00, and at J.J. Cardinal’s, Grand Blanc. |
| Monday, 03/15/10 |
Paint and Learn About Owls |
 4:30 pm We will view photos of Michigan’s
owls and then participants will paint a 3-D sculpture owl. This program is for age 6
through adult, $12.00, and at J.J. Cardinal’s, Grand Blanc. It is recommended that
children wear a paint shirt. |
| Saturday, 03/20/10 |
Bird Bingo! |
3:30 pm A fun afternoon activity designed to teach a little
bit about bird identification. For 2 to 6 players, age 6 through adult, free, and at J.J.
Cardinal’s, Grand Blanc. First person to cover their whole bingo card wins a prize. |
| Tuesday, 03/23/10 |
3-D Praying Mantis |
 4:30 pm Assemble and learn about the body parts
of a praying mantis. When participants are finished they’ll have a 10” x 10” mantids
model to take home, and a free live praying mantis egg pod! This program is for children
age 5 to 12, $8.95, and at J.J. Cardinal’s, Grand Blanc. |
| Monday, 03/29/10 |
Make a Hummingbird Feeder |
 4:30 pm After a discussion
about amazing hummingbird facts, we will decorate and assemble a glass, copper, and beaded
window-mounted hummingbird feeder. This program is for age 5 through adult, $8.00, and at
J.J. Cardinal’s, Grand Blanc. |
| Wednesday, 03/31/10 |
Design a Michigan Turtle |
 4:30 pm We will view photos and discuss Michigan’s
various turtles, and then participants will paint a 3-D plaster-cast image of a turtle of
their choice. This program is for age 6 through adult, $12.00, and at J.J. Cardinal’s,
Grand Blanc. It is recommended that children wear a paint shirt. To make a reservation
call 810-695-8733. |
| Saturday, 04/03/10 |
Earth Day Celebration at J.J. Cardinal’s |
 All day celebration: 10 am - 5
pm. See the canvas shopping bags decorated by the 36 students of Vickie Weiss, who
submitted winning designs, Grand Blanc City School. Shopping bags will be available for
only $4.97 each beginning April 5. |
| Monday, 04/05/10 |
Paint a Ceramic Bird House |
3:30 pm - Learn about the
birds who may make this work of art a rea; "home". $9.95 |
| Tuesday, 04/06/10 |
Are You a Snail? |
 4:30 pm - Listen to a charming story, and then make a snail out of
a real snail’s shell to take home. $5.00. |
| Wednesday, 04/07/10 |
Make a Glass and Copper Hummingbird Feeder |
 4:30 pm - See a real hummingbird's nest, and
simulated egg, learn interesting hummer facts, too! $8.00. |
| Friday, 04/09/10 |
Plant an Apple Orchard |
 3:30 pm - Learn all about the apple tree and
then plant an orchard (four or more trees). $6.00 |
| Saturday, 04/10/10 |
Free Color Day at J.J. Cardinal’s |
noon – 3:30 pm. We will have free coloring sheets,
markers, and crayons for the kids to use, refreshments, too. |
| Tuesday, 04/13/10 |
Assemble and Decorate a Bluebird House |
 11:00 am - Build a bird house house from
a kit - all pieces have been pre-cut, drilled and ready to assemble. Tools provided (screw
drivers: electric and traditional). You will also learn proper house placement to ensure
bluebird nesting. $19.95 |
| Thursday, 04/16/10 |
Make a Mantis Lodge |
3:30 pm - Learn all about the praying
mantis, and kit includes a live mantis egg, too! (Mantis eggs contain 50 to 300 mantids.
More info ») $8.00 |
| Tuesday, 04/20/10 |
Design a Hiking Stick and Learn the History of
Hiking |
 4:30 pm - Craft your own
hiking stick and learn more about hiking basics. $8.00 |
| Friday, 04/23/10, |
Assemble and Decorate a Wood Fruit Feeder for Birds |
 3:45 pm - Learn about the birds who
will be attracted to the feeder. $8.95 |
| Monday, 04/26/10 |
Assemble and Decorate a Wooden Fly-through Bird
Feeder |
 4:45 pm, . Learn all about the
species of birds that will visit the new feeder. Price includes a bag of J.J.'s Best Mix
bird seed blend. $14.00 |
| Wednesday, 04/28/10 |
The Life and Times of Corn and Make a Corn Cob
Critter Feeder |
 4:45 pm - Participants will be
introduced to the many species of ground and tree squirrels that call Michigan home. $3.00 |
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information and products your store has to offer, over the years, has made it easier for
me to raise my three children." |
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You too can build one: Bird houses, bird feeders,
bird calls, bug domes, squirrel feeders, nature journals, and more... |
 We conduct building programs for
groups of six or more, clubs, even birthday parties. Had your fill of the Chuck-e-Cheeze
madness? Is the rent-a-clown already booked for the summer? Perhaps it's time for
something unique, memorable & different. Our "U-Build"
programs can be customized for your needs, budget, time, age of participants, and skill
level ("works well with hands"). |
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