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Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center 2021 Programs and Events
Looking for a way to get out and explore the outdoors this year? Join us for a workshop or outdoor program or come visit the Wildlife Education Center. There is something for all ages and interests. Visit our web site at www.beavercreekwildlife.org for more information or follow us on our Facebook page.
Programs are offered free of charge. Donations are always appreciated!! ** Registration Required (C) Child/Family-Friendly Activity April
** Saturday, April 17 from 9:00 – 11:00 – Spring Wildflower Hike. Space is limited. Registration is required by emailing your contact information to beavercreekw@aol.com. Join BCWEC volunteers Cheryl Mattevi and Eileen Dray-Bardon as we welcome early spring wildflowers and wildlife. There is always something new and exciting in bloom in the Beaver Creek forests and hills. The trail ranges from gentle to moderately steep and may be muddy. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a walking stick if you like. The hike will be cancelled if there is a downpour. Please meet at the basketball court in Beaver Creek State Park. All current COVID procedures will be followed. Please wear masks. Do not come if you feel sick. Hand sanitizer will be available for all participants at the beginning and end of the hike.
May Saturday, May 1 from 1:00 – 5:00 – Wildlife Education Center Opening Weekend for public visitation. The center is open to the public every Saturday in May and hopefully both Saturday and Sunday starting in June. All current COVID policies will be followed.
** Saturday, May 1 from 11:00 – 12:30 – Grow a Butterfly Garden! Space is limited. Registration is required by emailing your contact information to beavercreekw@aol.com. Join BCWEC volunteers Cheryl Mattevi and Eileen Dray-Bardon under the pavilion at the Wildlife Education Center. You will learn how to plant a garden that attracts butterflies and other pollinators, which plants host the different stages of these beneficial and beautiful creatures, where to purchase plants locally, how to collect seeds, and how to plant them. Participants will receive some sample plants and seeds. All current COVID procedures will be followed. Please wear masks. Do not come if you feel sick. Hand sanitizer will be available for all participants at the beginning and end of the activity. This activity is suitable for adults and children over the age of 12.
(C) Saturday, May 1 from 1:00 – 4:00 - Milkweed Mud Pies. Children (and adults) of all ages will enjoy this crafty gardening activity. Join Wildlife Center volunteers Cheryl Mattevi and Eileen Dray-Bardon under the pavilion at the Wildlife Education Center as each participant will choose milkweed and other wildflower seeds and make a seed ball to take home to plant. Participants can also help us enlarge the wildflower meadow at the Wildlife Center by pitching in a few seeds. Be prepared to get muddy! All current COVID procedures will be followed. Please wear masks. Do not come if you feel sick. Hand washing and sanitizer will be available for all participants at the beginning and end of the activity. The number of people in each group will be limited, so people may have to wait to participate to maintain the appropriate number under the pavilion.
** (C) Saturday, May 15 from 1:00 – 4:30 - Nature Craft – Tree Cookie Pictures. Supplies are limited. Registration is required by emailing your contact information to beavercreekw@aol.com. Kids and their adults can join BCWEC volunteer Carolyn Roble under the pavilion and create a beautiful picture in a frame using tree cookies (slices of wood from trees and branches) and other items from nature. This craft will take about one hour to complete, so plan to arrive between 1 and 3:30. All supplies will be provided. Current COVID procedures will be followed. June ** (C) Saturday, June 12 from 10:00 – 12:00 and 1:00 – 3:00 – Build a BirdhouseEach session is limited to 10 participants and registration is required. Send contact information tobeavercreekw@aol.com. Kids age 7 and older and their adults can join Beaver Creek Wildlife Center volunteers under the pavilion and build their own bluebird house. The wood has been donated by Home Depot and all supplies will be provided. All current COVID procedures will be followed.
(C) Saturday, June 19 from 1:00 – 4:30 – Seashell Necklaces. Kids and their adults can join BCWEC volunteer Carolyn Roble under the pavilion and create a beautiful necklace using seashells and beads. All supplies will be provided. Current COVID procedures will be followed.
Saturday, June 26 from 1:00 – 5:00 – Information on Honeybees. Local beekeeper George Stacy will be at the Wildlife Education Center all afternoon in the live animal room to talk about honeybees and pollination. He will answer questions from our visitors regarding the live honeybee display and about honeybees in general. These amazing insects are vital to our food production! Current COVID procedures will be followed.
July Saturday, July 17 from 1:00 – 5:00 – Flint Knapping and Arrow Making. Spend some time under the pavilion this afternoon and watch Lewis Hudson as he demonstrates how to make arrowheads from different materials and how to make arrows using the arrowheads. You can examine samples of his work, including knives, bows, and arrows, and ask questions. You can even try your hand making an arrowhead. Current COVID procedures will be followed.
** (C) Saturday, July 17 from 1:00 – 4:30 – Build a Terrarium. Supplies are limited. Registration is required by emailing your contact information to beavercreekw@aol.com. Kids and their adults can join BCWEC volunteer Carolyn Roble under the pavilion and create a beautiful terrarium in a clear jar using some interesting plants. All supplies will be provided. Current COVID procedures will be followed.
(C) Saturday, July 24 from 1:00 – 2:00 and from 3:00 – 4:00 – Ohio Snakes and Turtles – Adults and kids can join Wildlife Education Center volunteer Kathy Cattrell under the pavilion and learn about some of Ohio’s common snakes and turtles. All current COVID procedures will be followed and the number of people at each session will be determined by the current COVID recommendations.
August Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 – 5:00 – Wildlife and Nature Photography Art Show. The area under the pavilion will become an art exhibit for the weekend. Come and enjoy the beautiful pictures and cast your vote for the top 10 People’s Choice Award. You can also enjoy snacks and drinks as you walk through the exhibit. The Ohio Falconry group will have birds on display. Current COVID procedures will be followed.
Sunday, August 8 from 10:00 – 3:00 - Wildlife and Nature Photography Art Show. The area under the pavilion will become an art exhibit for the weekend. Come and enjoy the beautiful. You can also enjoy snacks and drinks as you walk through the exhibit. The Ohio Falconry group will have birds on display. Current COVID procedures will be followed.
** (C) Saturday, August 21 from 1:00 – 4:30 – Animal Tracks. Kids and their adults can join BCWEC volunteer Carolyn Roble under the pavilion and learn about and make stamped animal track images and match them with pictures of the animal. All supplies will be provided. Current COVID procedures will be followed.
Saturday, August 21 from 1:00 – 5:00 – Wood Carving Demonstration. Spend some time under the pavilion this afternoon and watch Lewis Hudson as he demonstrates how to carve wooden items from various types of wood. You can examine samples of his work and ask questions. Current COVID procedures will be followed.
September
(C) Saturday, September 18 from 1:00 – 4:30 – Christmas Tree Ornament. Kids and their adults can join Carolyn Roble under the pavilion as they make their own Christmas tree ornament from tree cookies and other items from nature. Current COVID procedures will be followed.
October
(C) Saturday, October 16 from 1:00 – 4:30 – Leaf Prints. Kids and their adults can join Carolyn Roble as they use a variety of leaves and create leaf prints. Current COVID procedures will be followed.