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Sunday, February 21, 2010
media release- Camp Bayou, Ruskin
Request a Speaker Camp Bayou has recently enhanced their Speaker's Bureau offerings, thanks to the efforts of Dr. Diane Alvarez, Camp Bayou Speakers Coordinator. In addition to our basic program which provides information about amenities and activities at the Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, there are a number of new programs on a variety of topics available for a nominal donation to Camp Bayou. A sampling of the programs include: - "Native Plants in Our Area" - "Introducing the Florida Master Naturalist Program" - "Citizen Science at Camp Bayou" - "Plants for the Butterfly Garden" - "Ruskin History" - "John Ruskin and Sustainability" - "The Nature Writers" - "Folk Tales from Camp Bayou" - "Ucita: History of Florida Native People" - "The Paleo Fossil Museum" - "PleinAire painting (with or without demo) To learn more or find out how to schedule a speaker for your organization's meeting, contact Diane at 813-634-7969 or email campbayou@yahoo.com. Camp Bayou is nether a campground nor a summer camp. It was an RV park before the County's ELAP program purchased the land but it is now open for day use only, open to the general public. Through volunteers, donations, membership and grants, the RCDF offers pre-scheduled programs to schools, youth groups, adult groups and families plus it's open from Thursday- Saturday from 9am-2pm for passive recreational pursuits such as wildlife watching, nature photography and trail walks. General admission is still FREE. The Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center is a public- private partnership between the non-profit Ruskin Community Development Foundation, Inc. (RCDF) and Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation and Conservation. Camp Bayou is located 3 miles south of SR674 at the end of 24th St SE in Ruskin. More information is on the web at http://www.campbayou.org . ### Pictured: Master Naturalist Class at Camp Bayou- learn more about the program by scheduling a speaker for your organization's meeting. Photo credit: Dolly Cummings Dolly Cummings www.campbayou.org campbayou.blogspot.com twitter.com/campbayou "I do not understand how any one can live without some small place of enchantment to turn to." Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (Cross Creek) |
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Endangered Species Day Art
The nationwide Endangered Species Day Art contest provides students with an opportunity to learn about endangered species and express their knowledge and support through artwork. The contest is organized by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Endangered Species Coalition, the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art/ University of New Orleans.
Endangered Species Day is a celebration of our nation’s wildlife and wild places. Started in 2006 by the United States Congress, Endangered Species Day is an opportunity to learn about endangered species. The art contest is an integral part of the fifth annual national Endangered Species Day, May 21, 2010. The contest’s winner will be honored with their name engraved on a special trophy designed by a gifted young artist, Meredith Graf of New Orleans, LA and will also be recognized at a reception in Washington, D.C. in May, 2010.
For more information visit http://www.stopextinction.org/esd/194-esd-art.html .
Endangered Species Day is a celebration of our nation’s wildlife and wild places. Started in 2006 by the United States Congress, Endangered Species Day is an opportunity to learn about endangered species. The art contest is an integral part of the fifth annual national Endangered Species Day, May 21, 2010. The contest’s winner will be honored with their name engraved on a special trophy designed by a gifted young artist, Meredith Graf of New Orleans, LA and will also be recognized at a reception in Washington, D.C. in May, 2010.
For more information visit http://www.stopextinction.org/esd/194-esd-art.html .
Solar System Ambassador
Since I have an interest not only in earthly explorations but the stars beyond as well, I signed up to be Solar System Ambassador through NASA JPL. Periodically, I'll be passing along some info from time to time about opportunities, special announcements, discoveries and/or upcoming missions. Most of my events will be night hikes combined with some star gazing with some fun facts about the planets, constellations and occassionally news from a space mission.
Today it's something for the kids- but hurry, there's not much time left!
From Stephenie Lievense of NASA’s Imagine Mars Project, FYI…
Last Chance to Enter Kids’ Science Challenge!
Design a Sport for Mars and Win a Trip to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The Kids Science Challenge, with support from NASA’s Imagine Mars Project, is asking students in grades 3 through 6 to consider what sports might be played by members of the first martian community. Students must submit their very own ideas for a game suitable for the red planet by Feb. 28, 2010. Winners will work with engineers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to flesh out their plans and bring their sport into reality (at least on Earth).
Mars scientist, Ashwin Vasavada, will work with the winning student/s. “I don’t know what to expect,” he said. “I imagine the ideas will be as extreme as the environment on Mars!” Engineer, Suparna Mukherjee, said, “This is an awesome opportunity for kids to tackle a difficult challenge in a really fun way.”
Funded by a four-year grant from The National Science Foundation, the Kids’ Science Challenge offers elementary-school-age children the opportunity to practice real science and to work with scientists and engineers. Over 770 students entered last year’s competition, and even more are expected to enter this year.
Enter Contest: http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com
More information about Imagine Mars: http://imaginemars.jpl.nasa.gov
Today it's something for the kids- but hurry, there's not much time left!
From Stephenie Lievense of NASA’s Imagine Mars Project, FYI…
Last Chance to Enter Kids’ Science Challenge!
Design a Sport for Mars and Win a Trip to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
The Kids Science Challenge, with support from NASA’s Imagine Mars Project, is asking students in grades 3 through 6 to consider what sports might be played by members of the first martian community. Students must submit their very own ideas for a game suitable for the red planet by Feb. 28, 2010. Winners will work with engineers from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to flesh out their plans and bring their sport into reality (at least on Earth).
Mars scientist, Ashwin Vasavada, will work with the winning student/s. “I don’t know what to expect,” he said. “I imagine the ideas will be as extreme as the environment on Mars!” Engineer, Suparna Mukherjee, said, “This is an awesome opportunity for kids to tackle a difficult challenge in a really fun way.”
Funded by a four-year grant from The National Science Foundation, the Kids’ Science Challenge offers elementary-school-age children the opportunity to practice real science and to work with scientists and engineers. Over 770 students entered last year’s competition, and even more are expected to enter this year.
Enter Contest: http://www.kidsciencechallenge.com
More information about Imagine Mars: http://imaginemars.jpl.nasa.gov
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