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Downloadable .pdf file 2012 activities & events calendar thru February >> | |||
| Saturday, January 21, 2012 |
Activity Hour |  11:00 am - 12:00 (noon) Learn about
common backyard birds. Featured bird: the black-capped chickadee. Program suitable for
ages 4 to adult. $2.00 |
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| Saturday, January 28, 2012 |
Activity Hour | 11:00 am - 12:00 (noon) Learn about common backyard birds. Featured bird: the tufted titmouse. Program suitable for ages 4 to adult. $2.00 | ||
| Wednesday, February 1, 2012 |
Build a Cute Little Squirrel Feeder |  2:45 pm We will
decorate and assemble a cute little feeder that holds an ear of corn for feeding squirrels
and other wildlife. Learn about Michigan's different species of tree squirrels, too.
$6.95, and includes ear corn. Program suitable for age 4 to 10. |
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| Saturday, February 4, 2012 |
Activity Hour | 11:00 am - 12:00 (noon) Learn about common backyard birds.Featured bird: the mourning dove. Program suitable for ages 4 to adult. $2.00 | ||
| Wednesday, February 8, 2012 |
Build a Bluebird House |  2:45 pm This nest box is suitable for
many different species of birds but we will focus on how to place it to attract bluebirds,
and discuss bluebird behavior. Participants will decorate and assemble a solid cedar box.
This program is suitable for age 8 through adult, and is $23.95. |
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| February 17- 20 | The Great Backyard Bird Count | Stop into the store for details or visit http://www.birdsource.org/gbbc/ for information. | ||
| Saturday, February 25, 2012 |
Construct a Mantis Lodge | 11 am - This is one of our most popular programs. We will decorate and assemble, and then learn all about praying mantis and how to care for them. $10.00 fee includes a "live" mantis egg pod! This program is suitable for age 5 through adult. | ||
| Saturday, March 3, 2012 |
Nature Journaling |  11:00 am You will
learn how to bind a book and will make your own journal to write down things that are
important to you. Learn how to record wildlife activity, birds' songs, behaviors, dates
and the art of keeping track of what you see out in the wild. This program is for age 8
through adult and is $10.00. |
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| Tuesday, March 13, 2012 |
Butterfly Magnets | 3:30 pm We will discuss common butterflies found in Michigan, and then make a colorful refrigerator clip-style magnet in the shape of a butterfly. This program is suitable for age 5 to 15 and is $3.00. | ||
| Saturday, March 31, 2012 |
Make a Copper and Glass Hummingbird Feeder |  11:00 am Get ready
for the upcoming hummingbird season by making a colorful glass and copper hummingbird
feeder. Learn amazing hummingbird facts, and see a real hummingbird nest. This program is
for age 5 through adult and is $6.00. |
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| Interesting info: Despite it name, the Killer Whale (Orca) is actually a type of dolphin. More info >> great customer quote: "the 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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| call us to schedule | 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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12830 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, MI 48439 810-695-8733 |
updated 01/19/12
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