ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 31 playkettering.org For more information, call 937.296.2587. Delightful Butterflies Ages: 8+ Have a love for butterflies? Join Habitat’s resident expert on butterflies while learning how to attract and protect this amazing winged creature. We will be outside for a portion of this program exploring the grounds and woods near the environmental center. 02-30401-A Sat. 11a.m. – 12:30 p.m. June 1 Fee: $5/resident; $7/non-resident Location: Habitat Environmental Center YOUTH EDUCATION PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Habitat Rangers Ages: 6 – 11 This program is designed to engage students in outdoor learning and play to foster connections, curiosity and love for nature. During each session, rangers will explore, hike, and learn about the earth and how to care for it. 02-30100-A Wed. 4 – 5:30 p.m. March 6 02-30100-B Wed. 4 – 5:30 p.m. March 20 02-30100-C Wed. 4 – 5:30 p.m. April 3 02-30100-D Wed. 4 – 5:30 p.m. April 17 Fee: $7/resident; $9/non-resident Location: Habitat Environmental Center Summer Kick-off Camp-Out Ages: 7 – 11 School is almost out, which means summer is on its way! Kids will go on a hike, play games, and have s’mores at this drop-off program. 02-30218-A Fri. 6 – 8 p.m. May 17 Fee: $7/resident; $9/non-resident Location: Habitat Environmental Center Feathered Friends Ages: 7 – 10 This popular program will introduce young nature enthusiasts to the wonders of bird watching. Through engaging activities, guided bird walks, and interactive learning, participants will learn to identify birds, explore different habitats, and develop essential birding skills. Join Habitat staff as we discover the fascinating world of birds and nurture a love for nature in the next generation of birders. 02-30601-A Mon. 4 – 5 p.m. May 6 Fee: $7/resident; $9/non-resident Location: Pondview Park (2320 Pondview Drive) Earth Day Camp-Out Ages: 7 – 11 Drop your kids off for this Earth Day celebration! We will do Earth Day- related crafts, go on a hike, and end with s’mores. Campers will be able to adopt a tree in our park as well. 02-30152-A Fri. 6 – 8 p.m. April 19 Fee: $7/resident; $9/non-resident Location: Habitat Environmental Center Wiggle Worms Ages: 3 – 5 Join our Naturalist at the Habitat and introduce your preschooler to the wonders of nature. Each week we will explore a new topic through hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and more. We will be outdoors so dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 02-30108-A Thu. 10 – 11 a.m. March 7 02-30108-B Thu. 10 – 11 a.m. April 4 02-30108-C Thu. 10 – 11 a.m. May 9 Fee: $5/resident; $7/non-resident Location: Habitat Environmental Center, Offsite Location HOMESCHOOL Wild Child Ages: 7 – 11 The Habitat staff will offer a series of science and nature based programs for homeschool students to do hand-on activities, experiments, and lessons in an outdoor setting to stretch their knowledge of the natural world. Topics will differ each week and some programs will be held at different locations around Kettering. 02-30400-A Mon. 1:30 – 3 p.m. March 11 02-30400-B Mon. 1:30 – 3 p.m. March 25 02-30400-C Mon. 1:30 – 3 p.m. April 8 02-30400-D Mon. 1:30 – 3 p.m. April 22 Fee: $9/resident; $11/non-resident Location: Habitat Environmental Center SUSTAINABILITY Bee THAT Lawn Ages: 15+ Having a well manicured lawn is steeped in American tradition and everyday life. This green carpet makes for a decorative and popular fashion statement. However, cultivating this longstanding lawn practice requires intensive doses of fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, and water, and tends to compromise and degrade the natural environment. What if we changed our endless pursuit of the perfect lawn, and considered alternate approaches that place increased emphasis on: pollinators, biodiversity, soil health, water conservation, and wildlife habitat. We will discuss how changing our paradigm of the traditional lawn will not only enhance and beautify your landscape design, but will also make a positive difference in our greater community. 02-30161-A Sat. 10 – 11 a.m. March 23 Fee: $5/resident; $7/non-resident Location: Habitat Environmental Center
