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Save the Date

 

International Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, May 10
Gilsland Farm Audubon Center
Falmouth, Maine

 

International Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, May 10
Fields Pond Audubon Center
Holden, Maine

 

Preschool Discovery Programs

Maine Audubon preschool discovery programs are adventures into the world of nature through stories, creative play, songs, art, and hands-on learning. Choose from the following age-specific sessions:

 

View the 2007-08 Preschool Discovery Brochure

 

View the 2007-08 Good Night Nature Brochure

 

View the 2008 SUMMER Preschool Brochure

 

Tadpoles: ages 2-3

Buzzing Bees: ages 3-4

Curious Cubs: ages 4-6

Family Fun: mixed ages

 

Good Night Nature: ages 3-6

 

Summer Tadpoles: ages 2-3

Summer Buzzing Bees: ages 3-4

Summer Squash: ages 4-5

 

 
 

Tadpoles

 

For children ages 2-3 with parent/guardian

 

You and your little one will discover the natural world together in this hands-on and playful program. Spend the hour playing, singing, listening to stories, making crafts, and exploring nature. Each class spends time outside. No snack is provided.

All sessions Limited to 10 children

Advance registration necessary

 

Tuesdays, 10:45-11:45 a.m.

2008 Session Four:

February 26- April 15

$80/member, $120/nonmember

 

2008 Session Five:

April 29-June 3

$60/member, $90/nonmember

 

 

WEDNESDAYS, 9-10 A.M.

2008 Session Four:

February 27- April 16

$80/member, $120/nonmember

 

2008 Session Five:

April 30-June 4

$60/member, $90/nonmember

 

 

Buzzing Bees

Ages 3-4 with parent/guardian

Each program is a new adventure into the world of plants and animals. After playing and listening to a story, make a craft, have a snack, explore nature, and play games. Each class spends time outside. Snack is provided.

All sessions Limited to 10 children

Advance registration necessary

 

Tuesdays, 9-10:30 a.m.

2008 Session Four:

February 26- April 15

$120/member, $180/nonmember

 

2008 Session Five:

April 29-June 3

$90/member, $135/nonmember

 

Curious Cubs

Drop-off programs for ages 4-6

This program challenges children to explorenature and ask questions about the world around them. Your child will enjoy a fun-filled class full of games, free play, stories, art and nature exploration. Each class spends time outside. No snack is provided.

All sessions Limited to 10 children. Advance registration necessary

Mondays, 9-10:30 a.m.

2008 Session Four:

February 25- April 14

$120/member, $180/nonmember

 

2008 Session Five:

April 28-June 2

(No class May 26)$75/member, $113/nonmember

 

Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.

2008 Session Four:

February 26- April 15

$120/member, $180/nonmember

2008 Session Five:

April 29-June 3

$90/member, $135/nonmember

 

 

Family Fun

Ages 2-6 years with parent/guardian

Family Fun is designed specifically for families with children of multiple ages. Each week there will be a new theme with a special craft and story, and plenty of educational toys for lots of fun play time. Infant and toddler siblings are welcome. Some time may be spent outside. No snack is provided. Maximum of three children per accompanying adult. No charge for children under 2.

All sessions Limited to 10 children

Advance registration necessary

 

Wednesdays, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

2008 Session Four:

February 27- April 16

$80/member, $120/nonmember

2008 Session Five:

April 30-June 4

$60/member, $90/nonmember

 

Fridays, 9-10 or 10:30-11:30 a.m.

2008 Session Four:

February 29- April 18

$80/member, $120/nonmember

 

2008 Session Five:

May 2-June 6

$60/member, $90/nonmember

 

Good Night Nature

Ages 3-6 with parent/guardian

Visit Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth for the evening and listen to a bedtime story. Snacks and activities willaccompany the program. Don't forget to wear your PJs!

Per Program: $10/member, $15/nonmember

All sessions Limited to 10 children

Advance registration necessary

 

View the 2007-08 Good Night Nature Brochure

 

Wednesday, March 12

6:30 P.M.

Story: The Very Best Bed

Thursday, March 13

6:30 P.M.

Story: The Very Best Bed

 

Wednesday, April 9

6:30 P.M.

Story: Maybe My Baby

Thursday, April 10

6:30 P.M.

Story: Maybe My Baby

 

Thursday, May 8

6:30 P.M.

Story: Quiet Night

Wednesday, May 14

6:30 P.M.

Story: Quiet Night

 

Wednesday, June 11

6:30 P.M.

Story: Goodnight, My Duckling

Thursday, June 12

6:30 P.M.

Story: Goodnight, My Duckling

 

 

 

Summer Tadpoles

For children ages 2-3 with parent/guardian

 

You and your little one will discover the natural world together in this hands-on and playful program. Spend the hour playing, singing, listening to stories, making crafts, and exploring nature. Each class spends time outside. No snack is provided.

Cost per four-week session:

$40/member, $60/nonmember

All sessions Limited to 10 children

Advance registration necessary

Mondays, 9-10 a.m.

 

Summer Session One :

June 23-July 14

 

Summer Session Two:

July 21-August 11

 
 

Summer Family Fun

 

Ages 2-6 years with parent/guardian

 

Family Fun is designed specifically for families with children of multiple ages. Each week there will be a new theme witha special craft and story, and plenty of educational toys for lots of fun play time. Infant and toddler siblings are welcome. Some time may be spent outside. No snack is provided. Maximum of three children per accompanying adult. No charge for children under 2.

 

Cost per four-week session:

$40/member, $60/nonmember

All sessions Limited to 10 children

Advance registration necessary

Mondays, 10:15-11:15 a.m.

 

Summer Session One:

June 23-July 14

 

Summer Session Two:

July 21-August 11

 

 

Summer Buzzing Bees

Ages 3-4 with parent/guardian

Each program is a new adventure into the world of plants and animals. After playingand listening to a story,eat a picnic lunch, make a craft, explore nature, and play games. Please bring your lunch to each class.

Cost per four-week session:

$60/member, $90/nonmember

All sessions Limited to 10 children

Advance registration necessary

Mondays, 11:30-1:15 a.m.

 

Summer Session One:

June 23-July 14

 

Summer Session Two:

July 21-August 11

 
 
 

Summer Squash

Drop-off programs for ages 4-5

Your children discover, appreciate, and enjoy nature through stories, songs, games, crafts, and hikes. Most of the time will be spent outdoors, weather permitting.

Cost per two-week morning session:

$127/member, $187/nonmember

All sessions Limited to 10 children

Advance registration necessary

 

Tuesdays and Thursdays. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1-4 p.m.

 

Summer Session One:

June 24-July 3

Ready Set Grow

 

Summer Session Two:

July 8-July 17

Home Sweet Home

Summer Session Three:

July 22-31

Rainbow of Colors

Summer Session Four:

August 5-14

Feathers and Fur

 

Wednesdays and Fridays. 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

 

Summer Session One:

June 25-July 2

(no class July 4; $97/member, $142/nonmember

Ready Set Grow

Summer Session Two:

July 9-July 18

Home Sweet Home

Summer Session Three:

July 23-August 1

Rainbow of Colors

Summer Session Four:

August 6-15

Feathers and Fur

 

 

 

 

 

Winter, Spring, and Summer Discovery Programs

 

 

Ages 2-6

Family Fun (children under 2 welcome)

Good Night Nature

 

Ages 2-3

Tadpoles

Summer Tadpoles

Good Night Nature

 

Ages 3-4

Buzzing Bees

Summer Buzzing Bees

Good Night Nature

 

Ages 4-5

Buzzing Bees

Summer Buzzing Bees

Summer Squash

Curious Cubs

Good Night Nature

 

 

Registration Information

Advance registration is required for all preschool programs. Stop by Gilsland Farm Audubon Center or call (207) 781-2330, ext. 209, to register.

  • Payment is due in full at the time of registration.
  • Cancellations: a refund can only be issued when a replacement is found minus a $10 cancellation fee. If Maine Audubon cancels a program, a full refund will be issued.
  • Classes are limited to 10 children.
  • All programs spend a portion of each class outside; please be prepared for the day’s weather.
  • For classes with parent participation, we ask that parents bring only the child participating in the program.

 

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