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Tiny Tot Program Series

Join Patterson Park Audubon for our monthly adventures in Baltimore’s best back yard!

Come explore the wonders of nature with Audubon! Tiny Tot Safari programs take place one Saturday a month, and consist of interactive programs designed to connect children, ages 2-5 years, with nature. During each session, we discuss a seasonally themed topic, take a hike, read a story, and make a craft. These programs are one hour in length and meet at 9am and 10:30am by the Pagoda in Patterson Park. We ask that an adult is present with their child/children during the program and request a $5 donation per child. To register, call us at 410-558-BIRD (2473) or email us at ppaudubon@gmail.com.

Reptiles Rule!
Saturday, July 12, 9-10am OR 10:30-11:30am
Are all turtles really that slow? Observe and compare live turtles found in Maryland.

Life in the Garden
Saturday, August 23, 9-10am OR 10:30-11:30am
Discover what animals and insects call the Patterson Park Community garden home and explore what plants make up their home.

Flying Things
Saturday, September 27, 9-10am OR 10:30-11:30am
Who is that flying through the park? Explore flight by making your own kite to take home

Pre-school (Tiny Tot) Programs Available for 2008-2009 School Programs:
This list is Patterson Park Audubon Center’s pre-school programs for the ’08-’09 School Year. The goal of the Patterson Park Audubon Center is to connect people with nature, focusing on the community around the center by providing numerous interactions with the center throughout a child’s lifetime. Through our programs, we add value to the community by providing high-quality education programs that inspire stewardship of our natural resources and provide staff that serves as role models to encourage civic involvement. We also support the science curriculum by providing outdoor, hands-on, interactive activities. Teaching to the whole child, our activities promote growth in the areas of cognitive, social/emotional, language and physical development to support best practices in early childhood and the Head Start Performance Standards.

Chaperones:
We require one adult from the school for every 13 students. Chaperones help with discipline and assist the educator as needed (passing out supplies, taking a child to the bathroom, etc.). Teachers and chaperones are encouraged to be fully involved with the program.

Program Length/Location:
Our programs are one hour long. Programs will be held outside, either in Patterson Park or another designated outdoor space near the school. During days of inclement weather (too cold, windy, rainy, or snowy) we will meet the class in the classroom.

Dress:
All programs will take place in the Park unless otherwise noted. Students, teachers and chaperones should dress for the weather. Students should wear jackets, hats and gloves when appropriate. We strongly recommend closed shoes for walking comfort around the park.

Bathroom:
We strongly encourage classes to use their school facilities prior to the trip.

Cancellation Policy:
If for any reason a trip needs to be cancelled, we will reschedule to the best of our ability, but cannot guarantee a new date. In case of questionable weather, the Center and the classroom teacher will determine if the program should be held inside. We honor your school’s snow cancellation policy.

Owls of the Night October
Why are owls so active at night? How are they able to see in the dark? Which owls live in Maryland and how do they communicate with each other? Students will learn the answers to these questions and will build their own owl to take home.

Camouflage November
Where did that critter disappear to? I swear it was just here!! Come discover the many disappearing acts that the creatures in the park play on us. We will take a hike to find some of their hiding places and create a camo-mask to help us blend in too!!

Animal Tracks December
Somebody has been here, but whom?! Become a detective for the day and learn how to identify animals by looking at the tracks they sometimes leave behind. Students will learn about different critters that live in Maryland and make their own mammal tracks!!

For the Birds January
What are the parts of a bird? Did you know that you can classify birds by their beaks and feet? What do birds eat? Discover the fascinating world of birds by exploring the ones that call Patterson Park home.

What Egg Did You Come From? February
Who is going to hatch out of that egg? Could it be a caterpillar, frog, snake, or bird? Join us to discover the many life forms that hatch from eggs.

A Bug’s World March
What makes a bug a bug? How many legs does an insect have? Is a spider an insect? Where do these creepy crawlers live and how do they behave? Come join us for a bug hunt in Patterson Park to discover the answers to these questions and more.

Signs of Spring April
The birds have begun to sing their lovely songs and the trees have begun to blossom again. This can only mean one thing……spring has arrived!!!! Join us as we go in search of signs of spring in Patterson Park.

Fish, Splish, Splash! May
Come ponding with us to discover what is living in the waters of the Boat Lake. Learn about the characteristics of a fish and their wet world!! Make a craft and listen to a fishy tale.

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