30 Apr Lake Rim Park

Sorry if we missed anyone this morning at Pope. We were surprised to find no parking at the park bc of a graduation. I texted all the phone numbers I have to let everyone know we were headed to the park beside the shoppete. I'm going to make a Fun Fridays text group on my phone, if you want to be on that list for last minute changes, please email me jaklew@aol.com. (I will only add you to the list if you send me your number.) or you can always call my cell. If you don't have that number, email me and I'll send it to you.

Next week 30 Apr we'll head to the south side of town- Lake Rim Park (2214 Tar Kiln Drive off Raeford Road.) we'll meet at 10 am at the park beside the information center. GRACE homeschool group is doing their field day that day. The field day is only for GRACE members who have registered. But there will be several GRACE moms & kids in the playground with us so it will be a great opportunity for those of you considering homeschooling to meet some of the great GRACE moms.

I sent out evites about our 7 May get together & and 21 May Aloha Safari Zoo. If you did not get an evite, please let me know. If you did, please RSVP. We have a lot of people on our email list and it's very hard to plan when people don't RSVP. Thanks!

23 April Pope AFB

Another successful Friday- we found all the bugs (plastic ones) at Clark Park & learned how to recognize poison ivy. The class ran a little later than usual so we didn't get to chat as much as usual. But hope lots of you will do the Dogwood Festival Run/ Walk this weekend. Sign up at here by Thursday. You can do a 5K or 10 K. There's a free kid's 1 mile run at 9:00.

This Friday 23 April we'll be at the big park at the end of the runway on Pope AFB. From Fort Bragg, go in the Pope AFB Reilly Road gate. Reilly road goes through Pope, along the side of the airstrip. You'll see the park on the right. You do need an ID card & post decal to get into Pope. If you do not have those, you can be signed into Pope by meeting someone at the gate. If you need help with this, let me know. Pack a picnic to enjoy while we watch the planes fly.

Our updated schedule

30 April- Lake Rim Park

7 May- Chick Fil A Ramsey Street (you will need to RSVP for this one- evite coming soon)

Our group babysitting nights have been great and we really want to continue them. we do need hosts for upcoming months- who will host for May & June. We aim for the 2nd Sat of each month.

Sign up here for free bowling.

16 April Clark Park- class starts at 11- get there a little early

Hello all! I hope you had a great week. we went to Mazarick Park this morning until it started raining just before 11 so we went indoors. If we missed you, I'm sorry. I texted the phone numbers I had. If you didn't get a text from me and would like to for last minute changes, email me your cell number. jaklew@aol.com

I sent out an evite about next Friday (16 April) a camouflage class at Clark Park (631 Sherman Drive off Ramsey.) Email me if you didn't get an evite. Please RSVP- class will be for first 30 kids. all are welcome to come enjoy the nature center, nature trails, picnic after. We'll meet at the Nature Center. The park rangers will lead a nature class geared toward 3-5 year olds (all ages are welcome) and then a short nature walk through the woods. The 45 min class will start right at 11am please get there a few minutes early. It's a short walk from the parking lot across the train tracks down the trail. They have picnic tables available for lunch after the class and wall. Hope to see you.

9 APR Mazarick Park

This Friday 9 Apr at 10 am we'll be at Mazarick Park(1638 Belvedere Ave off of Bragg Blvd) Should be nice weather. we're planning on getting there around 9:30 and hitting a few tennis balls. anyone want to join us?

next Friday 16 Apr we'll be at Clark Park for a park ranger lead class on animal camouflage from 11 to 12. I'll send out an evite this week. there is no cost but it's open to first 30 kids.

see you Friday!

2 Apr Lake Rim

Next week we'll head to the south side of town- Lake Rim Park (2214 Tar Kiln Drive off Raeford Road.) we'll meet at 10 am at the park beside the information center. What's Under the Tent should be set up that day- park staff will have hand-on activities & items on display. There's also a nice walking trail if anyone wants to go on a hike. Bring a lunch!

19 APR Prairie Ridge-Raleigh Trip

we're planning on going to this- anyone want to go?

NC Museum of Science Homeschool Day 19 April

Here's info on the NC Museum of Natural Sciences HOMESCHOOL DAY
Exploring Prairie Ridge
For more information contact Barbara Beaman at 919-733-7450, ext. 610 orBarbara.Beaman@ncdenr.gov. To join Museum's Homeschool email newsletter list, email me your request including your county of residence.

Monday, April 19, 2010
9:00 am to Noon
FEE: $4 per person. (Please note that children must be accompanied by at least one adult.) Fee includes up to two special programs. Children three and under admitted free.

Spend a morning exploring Prairie Ridge Ecostation with Museum educators as your guides. See program information below.

Registration Form available on line starting Friday, March 26, 2010. Please print the registration form, fill out and mail to Museum with your check. We are unable to do on-line registration for this homeschool event. If this event is canceled due to weather, your checks will be returned to you.

Note: A completed registration form and check for payment are necessary to register Prairie Ridge Homeschool Day, Monday, April 19, 2010. Forms are due at the Museum by 5 pm on Wednesday, April 14. Forms may be dropped off at the front desk.


HOMESCHOOL DAY
Program Descriptions

Monday April 19, 2010
9:00 am to Noon
Check-in & Orientation: 9:00 to 9:30 am
Programs: 9:30 am to Noon

Activities for Ages 4 through 6
Children in this age group need to have an adult companion.

Wild Exploration
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Animal tracks, signs and homes are all around. We will look closely and explore the landscape in search of evidence of its inhabitants. Maybe we will even catch a glimpse of a critter who calls the prairie home!

Willow House
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Come and help us build a new clubhouse. We will use natural materials to create our structure.

Programs for Ages 7 through 9
Limit 15 students per program per session.

Bug Safari
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Activities include the following: Build-a-bug (arts & crafts), Bug Safari (looking for insects around Prairie Ridge), Field collecting techniques, Basic insect identification & Reasons we collect/survey insects!

Bird House Bonanza
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Join us as we walk the Prairie and explore bird nests. Learn about bird species that build these nests, the variety of nesting materials and locations used, and some of the citizen science projects involving bird nests.

Programs for Ages 10 and up
Limit 15 students per program per session.

Reptiles & Amphibians of Prairie Ridge
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
We will search for amphibians and reptiles at Prairie Ridge and learn about their roles in the environment.

Pond Journaling
Session 1: 9:30-10:30
Session 2: 11 am-noon
Join us as we explore life at the pond. At water's edge, we will perform pond sampling activities and then record our findings in our own nature journals. Journal provided.
In This Issue
Homeschool Day at Prairie Ridge
HSDay Program Descriptions
Megaladon Homeschool Tuesdays
Quick Links
Plan Your Field Trip
Programs
Learning Resources
Special Exhibits
Museum Website
Science Talks
Megalodon Homeschool Tuesdays!
Based on the great turn out for Megalodon Homeschool Day, every Tuesday for the run of the exhibit will be a homeschool day. Exhibits ends on Sunday, May 9, 2010.

Megalodon Homeschool Tuesdays include:
Reduced admission for Homeschools to the exhibit
Cost: $4 per person. (Free for Museum Friends.)
Special classes in the exhibit learning lab
Shark Tooth ID: Bring your favorite shark's tooth & figure out what kind of shark it's from.
Homeschool Tuesday Schedule:
10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Informal tours and Q&A with shark expert
10:00 am to 3:00 pm - Dig in ancient fossil dirt. Keep what you find!
10:30 am & 1:00 pm - Shark Presentation in learning lab

Kristen Lewis
jaklew@aol.com

26 March: Ft Bragg Park by Library

We had a great morning Friday. The Museum of Art was fun and then we enjoyed beautiful weather at Honeycutt Park.

As long as we have good weather this Friday, we'll meet at 10 am at the park by the library on post.go in the Randolph gate (if you don't have a military ID/ decal, go in the right lane- you'll have to show your driver's license & and car registration and they'll search your car but it's quick) right after you pass Knox Street you'll see the park on your left beside the library.

see you Friday!