Labyrinth Walk at the Delaware Art Museum!

This event is over but you can check out more labyrinth work by British environmental artist Linda Gordon in the "Backyard Pilgrim" blog of artist, labyrinth creator, and former homeschooling mom, Carol M. 

Backyard Pilgrim

Thursday, June 21st

10 to 11:30 am

This is a joint labyrinth walk via Skype with Aunehead Arts Center in Devon, England!  The labyrinth is located behind the museum in the Anthony N. Fusco Reservoir.

Delaware Art Museum

2301 Kentmere Parkway

Wilmington, Delaware 19806

302.571.9590

866.232.3714 (Toll free)

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Oasis in Space ~ Planetarium Show: at the Delaware Museum of Natural History!

Exploring the galaxy in search of water.

June 16 through July 8, 2012

Monday through Saturday:

Every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sunday: Every 30 minutes from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

(no showings at noon)

In conjunction with Earth from Space, the Museum's latest traveling exhibit on display June 16 through September 3, the Delaware Museum of Natural History proudly presents Oasis in Space, a spectacular, limited-run planetarium show.  Visitors will embark on a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe and galaxy, and travel through our Solar System visiting all of our planets in search of water - a key ingredient for life on Earth.

Oasis in Space will be shown at timed intervals throughout its limited run. These special presentations are free with admission; however, seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

ADMISSION: 

$9 for adults

$7 for children (3-17)

$8 for seniors

FREE for children 2 andyounger.

FREE for museum members.

For more information:

Delaware Museum of Natural History

(302) 658-9111

www.delmnh.org

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Photography Camps at Longwood Gardens!

Photojournalism: Longwood Up Close
July 16–20

9:00 am–2:00 pm
Ages 11–15

$180/Members

$200/non-Members

Campers will explore Longwood’s different ecosystems while journaling the wonders of nature through digital photography (cameras provided). Longwood’s experts will highlight different ecological areas within the Gardens, while campers capture amazing images. Campers will create digital stories with a laptop (provided) using Photo Story 3. They will also have an opportunity to have fun with some hands-on, garden-based projects in this week long camp.

Location: Catalpa Classroom, and in and around the Gardens—rain or shine
Please dress appropriately, no flip flops, hats and sunscreen suggested
Lunch: Please bring a brown bag lunch, no thermoses.

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Photojournalism: Longwood Up Close Using the iPad 2 or newer
(BYOD... Bring Your Own Device)
July 23–27

9:00 am–2:00 pm
Ages 11–15

$180/Members

$200/non-Members

Campers will explore Longwood’s different ecosystems while they journal the wonders of nature through the lens of the iPad 2. Longwood’s experts will highlight different ecological areas within the Gardens, while campers capture amazing images. Each camper will create an iMovie with the iPad 2 and have an opportunity to complete some hands-on, garden-based projects in this week long camp. Students must provide their own iPad2 for this camp.

Location: Catalpa Classroom, and in and around the Gardens—rain or shine
Please dress appropriately, no flip flops, hats and sunscreen suggested
Lunch: Please bring a brown bag lunch, no thermoses.

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Zooming in on Nature: Digital Photography
August 6–10

9:00 am–12:00 pm

Middle and High School Students

$130/Members

$150/non-Members  

Aspiring photographers will learn the key elements of digital photography while taking photographs that convey the magnificent gardens of Longwood. Students will develop skills to capture and communicate nature’s beauty in this one week camp experience. No equipment necessary. Digital cameras will be provided for the week-long camp experience, but students are welcome to bring their own.

Location: Catalpa Classroom, and in and around the Gardens—rain or shine
Please dress appropriately, no flip flops, hats and sunscreen suggested
Lunch: Please bring a brown bag lunch, no thermoses.
 

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For more information:

Lori Bradley
Coordinator of School & Youth Programs
610.388.5400
longwoodgardens.org

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Intro to Open Education: Homeschooling to Unschooling!

Sunday, June 10

4:00-6:00pm

Open Connections, an educational resource center and learning community for young people and their families, is giving a presentation for those just starting out with home education or for those interested in pursuing home education.  This two-hour presentation provides parents and guardians with information on how to comply easily and fairly with the state law and how to create the educational path that is right for their family.  The discussion includes numerous examples of resources and alternatives to conventional curricula.

For more information contact:

Barbara

(610) 459-3366

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Open Connections

1616 Delchester Road

Newtown Square, PA 19073

www.openconnections.org

 

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Brandywine Treasure Trail Passort is back!

$35 per adult, or 

$75 for a family

(two adults and up to three children under 18)

Visitors receive a passport good for one-time admission to:
* The Brandywine River Museum,
* Delaware Art Museum,
* Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, 
* Delaware Historical Society & Read House, 
* Delaware Museum of Natural History,
* Hagley Museum and Library,
* Longwood Gardens, 
* Mt. Cuba Center,
* Nemours Mansion & Gardens,
* Rockwood Park & Museum, and
* Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. 

Visitors who return a completed passport will be entered into a drawing on October 1 for gift certificates from top local restaurants!

For more information:

BrandywineTreasures.org


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