September
2009
Guided Hikes
Saturday, September 5,
2009 9:00
am – 11:00 am
Saturday, September 12, 2009 9:00
am – 11:00 am
Saturday, September 19, 2009 9:00
am – 11:00 am
Saturday, September 26, 2009 9:00
am – 11:00 am
Education Services Volunteers, Environmental
Lands Division
Take a walk through time each Saturday morning on a guided hike
along the Education Center Trail. Join us for this 0.75-mile
walk as we look at how the land has changed over time and discuss
the ecological footprints left by those changes. Sturdy
closed-toe shoes are a must, and water and a hat are recommended. Pre-registration
is required by 12:00 noon on the Friday before the hike. Admission:
Free. All ages welcome - children younger than
6 may find this hike challenging.
Printing with Everyday Objects Workshop
Saturday, September 5, 2009 10:00
am – 3:00 pm
Bonnie Bowman, Art Cloth Alliance, Tampa,
FL
Participants learn numerous techniques used by
surface design artists to print fabric, while they
create beautiful one-of-a-kind greeting cards,
a tote bag, T-shirt and several swatches of art
cloth. No previous art training or skills
are necessary to turn out stunning projects in
this class. Teachers, recreational professionals,
therapists, anyone who works with children, the
elderly, or people with special needs will find
many of the skills presented in this workshop useful
and easily adaptable to educational or therapeutic
settings. Pre-registration is required and
space is limited. Admission: $70.00
($50 course fee + $20 materials fee). Best
for adults.
Meet the Artists: Art Cloth Alliance
Sunday, September 6, 2009 1:00
pm – 4:00 pm
Art Cloth Alliance, Tampa, FL
The Art Cloth Alliance is a group of 13 Tampa Bay
fiber and surface design artists who use their
creativity to depict Florida’s unique environment
and natural history on cloth. Art cloth
is created by using various methods including hand-dyeing
fabric with ancient dye techniques, stenciling,
screen printing, and stamping. The result
of this layering process captures the essence of
the Brooker Creek Preserve. Join us to meet
the artists and discuss their work. Pre-registration
is not required for this open reception. Visitors
can enjoy this free exhibit during normal Center
hours through October 31, 2009. To learn
more about this organization visit: www.beyondperfection.net Admission: Free. Best
for adults – suitable for children 12 and
older.
Movie Night at Brooker Creek: A Sense
of Wonder
Wednesday, September
9, 2009 7:00
pm – 8:00 pm
Education Services Staff, Environmental
Lands Division
When pioneering environmentalist Rachel Carson
published Silent Spring in 1962 the backlash
from her critics forced her into the role of controversial
public figure. Using many of Ms. Carson’s
own words, Kaiulani Lee embodies the biologist/ecologist/writer’s
love for the natural world and her fight to defend
it in this documentary-style film produced by Sense
of Wonder Productions LLC. Pre-registration
is required. Admission: Free. Best
for adults.
Book Time at Brooker Creek: In a Nutshell
Thursday, September 10,
2009 10:30
am – 11:15
am
Education Services Staff, Environmental Lands Division
This program is designed to connect pre-school
children to the wonders of the natural world. Twice
each month children are treated to a variety of
stories that connect them to their environment. This
week features In a Nutshell by Joseph
Anthony. This beautifully illustrated tale
introduces children to an acorn in the woods and
follows its life cycle as it grows into a tree
in a suburban yard. This program also includes
a craft, game or other hands-on activity related
to the story. Pre-registration is required
for this program. Spaces are limited so register
early! Admission: Free. Recommended
ages: 3 – 5.
Trash to Treasure Swap Meet
Saturday, September 12,
2009 11:00
am – 3:00 pm
Environmental Lands Division and
Pinellas County Utilities Staff
Here is your opportunity to pick up new treasures
for free. Get green and frugal at the same time
by turning your trash into treasures at this swap
meet. Drop off or take home the following items:
books, videos, DVDs, music CDs, board games, artwork
and kitchen household items less than 24” by
24”. All items must be in very good
or excellent condition and family-friendly. Each
household should bring no more than 12 items. More
than two million tons of waste is generated each
year in Pinellas County. We can reduce that
amount by reusing and recycling. Please call (727)
453-6800 for more detailed information about this
event. Admission: Free. Recommended
for all ages.
Open Classroom: Discovering Nature with
Your Child
Sunday, September 13,
2009 11:00
am – 3:00 pm
Sunday, September 27, 2009 11:00
am – 3:00 pm
Education Services Staff, Environmental
Lands Division
Who lives in that skin? What is the difference
between a carnivore and an herbivore? Whose
tracks are those? Stop by our classroom anytime
between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm to participate in
a variety of self-guided nature games and activities
that answer these questions and many more. Pre-registration
is not required for this open activity. Admission:
Free. All ages welcome.
Night Movie at Brooker Creek: Living
Things We Love to Hate
Wednesday, September 23,
2009 7:00
pm – 8:00 pm
Education Services Staff, Environmental
Lands Division
The slippery slug, the supple snake, and the darting
bat make many of us squirm, shudder, and recoil
in revulsion. These are some of the organisms addressed
in Living Things We Love to Hate, a light-hearted
film produced by Rainshadow Media. No matter
how often they are present in our lives, some of
us never get over our fear of them. Yet every organism
plays a vital role in its own ecosystem. Is
it true we fear what we don’t understand?
This movie is designed to replace those fears with
ecological understanding. Join us for a
fun, up-close and scientific exploration of the
roots of our cultural attitudes. Pre-registration
is required. Admission: Free. Best
for adults and children over 8 years old.
Book Time at Brooker Creek: The Very
Busy Spider
Thursday, September 24,
2009 10:30
am – 11:15 am
Education Services Staff, Environmental
Lands Division
This program is designed
to connect pre-school children to the wonders
of the natural world. Twice
each month children are treated to a variety of stories
that connect them to their environment. This
week presents The Very Busy Spider by Eric
Carle. Join us for this delightful tale of
a busy little spider as she weaves her web. This
program also includes a craft, game or other hands-on
activity related to the story. Pre-registration
is required for this program. Spaces are limited
so register early! Admission: Free. Recommended
ages: 3 – 5.
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