Almer Noyd Wildlife Area recently issued the following announcement.
Homeschool in the Hills: Winter Wildlife - Morning Session
Hitchcock Nature Center, Pottawattamie County
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Area homeschool students and educators are invited to join us at Hitchcock Nature Center in Honey Creek for another fun filled program, Homeschool in the Hills: Winter Wildlife on Tuesday, January 5th at 10:00 a.m. Join us on a winter hike to learn about how wild animals survive winter & learn the answers to some important nature questions like: Why do some trees lose their leaves? How can our local chipmunks survive the winter if they don’t hibernate? Why do some plants stay green and living all winter while others die in the fall?
We will be hosting two program sessions, this registration is for our 10:00 a.m. Morning Session. To register for our 1:00 p.m. Afternoon Session return to the program list & select Afternoon Session. Our morning session begins at 10:00 a.m. participants & must arrive no later than 10:30 a.m. to participate.
Online pre-registration is required & walk-in participants will not be admitted. Cost for this event is $3.00 per person for children age 3 and over, accompanying adults and children under 3 are free, children under 3 do not need a reservation. For questions not answered online please call 712-545-3283.
These programs are delivered in an all-outdoors, small-group guided format and are designed for elementary students in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
*In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather participants will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
Due to COVID-19 the format of this program has been adjusted. 6-foot distance will be maintained between individuals/family groups
- Masks required while inside and requested when distancing is impossible outside
- This program will be held primarily outdoors
- Staff will wear masks when 6-foot distance is not possible or indoors
- Maximum registration has been reduced
- Participants must sign a participation waiver upon arrival
Cancellation Policy
Guests may cancel their reservation for a full refund up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the program date by calling 712-545-3283 and speaking with staff directly. Cancellations received less than 1 week (7 days) in advance of the event will not be refunded. Fees for programs cancelled by PCC due to weather or other circumstances will be refunded.
2021 programming is sponsored by the Pottawattamie Conservation Foundation.
The Pottawattamie County Conservation Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status in its employment, programs or activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Human Resource Director 227 South 6th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501.
To Register
Register Online
Please call 712-545-3283 for more information
What
Homeschool in the Hills: Winter Wildlife - Morning Session
When
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
10:00 AM
Where
Hitchcock Nature Center
27792 Ski Hill Loop
Honey Creek, IA 51542
Rene Stroud, Naturalist rene.stroud@pottcounty-ia.gov
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Cost
Children - $3.00
Category
Programs
Original source: https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Pottawattamie/Park/Hitchcock-Nature-Center/Events/17255/Homeschool-in-the-Hills-Winter-Wildlife-Morning.aspx
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