http://woodcocknaturecenter.org Non-profit nature center in Wilton, CT Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:44:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We're excited to see new and returning campers and their parents.  Follow this link to the equipment list! Camp goes on rain or shine - make sure your child is dressed for the weather that day. Remember: Tick borne illnesses are a concern in this area. We are not allowed to apply ... http://woodcocknaturecenter.org/get-ready-for-summer-camp/ Due to high demand, we are continuing to offer birthday parties on occasional Saturdays during the Summer. Please follow this link to find out more about our terrific birthday parties. http://woodcocknaturecenter.org/birthday-parties/ Woodcock Nature Center welcomes interns from local high schools who are looking to fulfill community service hours, or whose high school has a 4th quarter experiential learning program.  Please call 203-762-7280 for more information or write to us at WoodcockNatureCenter@yahoo.com. http://woodcocknaturecenter.org/high-school-interns/ Although camp begins Monday, we are continuing to take registrations for our very popular Summer Camp !  You'll be happy to know that we have opened additional sessions for our second and third graders. See Summer Camp pages for more information. Here is a link to all of our forms: Summer Camp Forms Please note: We ... http://woodcocknaturecenter.org/summer-camp-registration-now-open/ We would like to add one or a few characters to our group of Woodland Creatures who appear during our “Un-Haunted Halloween Hike” event. Though we will only introduce one new character each year, a volunteer would make one or more full-body adult-sized costumes that depict a creature of ... http://woodcocknaturecenter.org/costume-design-sewing/ The years have not been kind to the Woodcock Nature Center mailbox out on Deer Run Road. Our mailbox is dinged, the protective wood mailbox hut is slanted and weather-beaten.  Help us by building a new mailbox hut, or by refurbishing and painting the old one. Cleaning up the ground ... http://woodcocknaturecenter.org/mailbox-hut/ Our rain gutters have an unusual design - for whatever reason, one dumps vast quantities of water directly in front of the main door to the nature center. We'd love a redesign or at least a temporary fix that might alleviate this problem. In addition, the gutters frequently become blocked by ... http://woodcocknaturecenter.org/gutter-repair-maintenance/ Some boards on our everglades-style boardwalk need replacing. Volunteer must be (or must be accompanied by) an adult with some carpentry experience. Volunteer may have to stand in water at points, waders provided if necessary. Job will take about 5-10 hours total. http://woodcocknaturecenter.org/boardwalk-maintenance/ Our hugely popular 10-week summer camp educates 45+ campers each week with a focus on outdoor activities and developing a love and respect for nature. Junior Naturalist Summer Day Camp is for children in Pre-K through 2nd grade, and the Adventure Camp is for children in 2nd grade to 6th grade. Our ... http://woodcocknaturecenter.org/environmental-education-internship/ We need ongoing help clearing trails and keeping them safe for hikers and school groups that visit our center. Must be willing to work outside and have written permission from a guardian. No specific time-frame, we can match our needs with your available hours. http://woodcocknaturecenter.org/trail-and-grounds-maintenance/ Text here http://woodcocknaturecenter.org/wnc-preschool/ Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! http://woodcocknaturecenter.org/hello-world/