Programs and events for our community

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J.J. Cardinal's programs are fun and foster appreciation for the natural world around us. We have lots of fun learning more each day, too! Why not join us? The monthly nature walks are legendary. But don't take our word for it; Flint Journal columnist Jack Blosser recently provided an unbiased review. »

Story Hour continues under the guidance of those cool J.J. Cardinal Naturalists: Louise, Joe & Bob. Programs are hosted at J.J.'s year-around; isn't it time you signed-up? Our list of upcoming events is shown below.

Left: Scouts building a hummingbird feeders (more images from this, and other, JJ Cardinal Events » »).

All J.J. Cardinal programs listed below are open to the general public; many activities are free while some require a nominal fee for materials or kits. Also, J.J. Cardinal programs are available to schools, clubs, scouts and individuals. Call Louise Dawson today for more info or to schedule your special program: 810-695-8733.

date	event / name	program description
~~Mon 07/14/08 and Wed 07/16/08~~	~~Hand Polish a Petoskey Stone~~	~~3:30 p.m. Polish a Petoskey stone slab, and learn about how the fossils were formed. Age 4 and up, $5.75, and reservations required.~~
~~Tuesday, 07/15/08~~	~~J.J. Cardinal’s Story Hour~~	~~2:00 p.m., join us for a children’s story hour that will include a craft project. $4.00 per person, and age four and up. Call (810) 695-8733 to make a reservation.~~
Friday, 07/18/08	~~Make a Froggie Hand Puppet~~	3:00 p.m., at J.J. Cardinal’s - participate in the construction and decoration of a colorful frog hand puppet, and learn about our area’s frogs. $4.00 each, and ages four and up. Call (810) 695-8733 to make a reservation.
Wednesday, 07/23/08	Flower-power Magnets	4:30 p.m., at J.J. Cardinal’s construct and decorate a colorful wooden flower magnet - several of 'em if you'd like! and learn about some of our area’s most common backyard wildflowers. $4.00 each, and ages four and up. Call (810) 695-8733 to make a reservation.
Friday, 07/25/08	Make a Flower Press	11:00 a.m., at J.J. Cardinal’s - participate in a class about the art of flower pressing. Class includes the construction of several pressed flower crafts, and flower press supplies. $16.95 each, and ages eight and up. Call (810) 695-8733 to make a reservation.
Monday, 07/28/08	Bugs and More Bugs	2:00 p.m., at J.J. Cardinal’s - participate in a children’s workshop about bugs, and insects....learn different bug body parts as they make bugs out of a variety of materials. $5.00 per person, and age four and up. Call (810) 695-8733 to make a reservation.
Wednesday, 07/30/08	Make a Firefly Lantern	2:00 p.m., at J.J. Cardinal’s - participate in a children’s workshop about fireflies. Participants will also construct a temporary home for firefly observation. $6.00 per person, and age four and up. Call (810) 695-8733 to make a reservation.
Monday, 08/04/08	Build A Bird Feeder	3:30 p.m. Build a solid pine fly-through bird feeder, and learn about common back yard birds that will visit the feeder. For age five and up, $14.00.
Wednesday, 08/06/08	Story Hour	3:00 p.m. Young children’s story hour. We will read a story, and then make a learning craft. Children age three to six, $4.00.
Friday, 08/08/08	Make a Bird Feeder	3:30 p.m. Make a garland-style bird feeder, and learn about several common backyard birds. For children age four and up, $5.00.
Tuesday, 08/12/08	Kids Summer Bingo - Bird Games	3:30 p.m. Young children’s summer bingo! Includes coloring and learning common flowers, insects, and birds. For children age five and up, $5.00.
Friday, 08/15/08	Design A Shirt With Flowers	3:00 p.m. Learn the art of pounding flowers onto fabric. Please bring a plain white t-shirt. Age eight through adult, $5.00.
Monday, 08/18/08	Make A Twig Picture Frame	4:00 p.m. Make a natural twig picture frame. $5.00 each includes all materials to complete one 5 x 7 inch photo frame. Age six through adult, $5.00.
Wednesday, 08/20/08	Build A Squirrel Feeder	3:00 p.m. Build a cute little squirrel feeder, and learn interesting facts about our area’s squirrels. For ages five and up, $6.95.
Friday, 08/22/08	Make A Banner	4:30 p.m. Decorate an outdoor heavy canvas garden banner. Learn about common backyard critters. Age eight through adult, $8.95.
Tuesday, 08/26/08	Rock Painting	4:30 p.m. Rock painting 101. Learn the basics of painting rocks for indoor or outdoor use. Age five through adult, $5.00.
Wednesday, 08/27/08	Decorate A Toad Home	3:00 p.m. Decorate a toad home, and learn about the American toad, our area’s only toad. For children age five and up, $6.00.



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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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