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learn more each day about the world around us thanks to neat folks like the group above
who joined us on our monthly nature hike. |
Participants constructing a "bug dome" enjoyed help from J.J. Naturalist, Alicia C., who has graduated and believe or not...heading off to college. Oh-my-gawd. The year she spent with us sure flew! (April 2003) | The "Bug Dome" is a great little observation dwelling to study insects. It's also a great opportunity to mash things with a heavy hammer! Fortunately in this case it wasn't the helper's thumb. (April 2003) |
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| On a nature hike in 2000, we spotted a bulbous protrusion hanging from a tree. Only Louise from J.J.'s was brave enough to a.) reach out and touch it, and b.) help curious minds learn more about it. In this case, the "It" is a gall...click the link to read about galls. (Summer 2000) | Dylan always delights us when he visits...he's such a bright and pleasant lad with an urge to learn. On this occasion, the Story Hour topic was bats, and the mission: building a shadow box bat cave. | Constructing a bird feeder is but one of many "U-Build" projects we sponsor virtually every month at the store. We also enjoy meeting with scouts, schools and other groups. (Oct. 2000) |
