Fourth Annual Kids' Greenfest at NCCL School

Saturday, April 20

10am-3pm

 Rain or Shine!

Free admission, free parking!

Journey down the path for a greener future! Kids and families are invited to try hands-on activities to learn about green technology, energy alternatives, wildlife, food and conservation. Follow the green footprints to find new ways save money and the planet! Kid-led exhibits as well as sustainability experts will share practical, easy methods for changes everyone can make.

Activities will include recycled art projects, a bike rodeo, a re-fashion show with a recycled twist, a seed planting station, a green footprint scavenger hunt for prizes, storytelling, face painting, live music, a kids' book swap, kids clothing and toy resale, giveaways and much more! Guest speakers include U.S. Senator Chris Coons and Dr. Richard Wool, University of Delaware.

 

NCCL School is a small, alternative school with an enrollment of 85 children, ages 5 to 14, Kindergarten through 8th grade age. For more information, call NCCL School at 302-368-7772 or visit .

Newark Center for Creative Learning

401 Phillips Ave., Newark, DE 19711

Contact: 

Terry Foreman

terryforeman58@comcast.net

302-731-5801  cell: 302-562-3737

or

 Bette Balder

office@ncclschool.com

302-368-7772

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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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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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The Delaware Center for Horticulture!

June is Discover "TheDCH" month and it promises a full slate of garden tours, social events, discount shopping sprees, workshops and family fun to capture the interest of everyone from folks looking for fun in the city, to novice green thumbs and experienced gardeners. Come see how The DHC is greening neighborhoods and educating the young and the young at heart with fun, relevant events and programs.

For more information:
TheDCH.org

302-658-6262

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Beyond Words: The Symbolic Language of Plants at the Delaware Art Museum!

Extended date!

Now through July 29, 2012

This exhibition features approximately 40 works of art by 17 artists known as Studio 155, a group of Washington, D.C.- based artists who work together and individually to expand their visions of the natural world through botanical art. Part of the Museum’s Outlooks Exhibition Series, this exhibition will feature images of plants based on the historical symbolism of plants throughout history.

For more information:

http://www.delart.org/exhibitions/beyondwords.html 

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Annual Bonsai Show at Brandywine River Museum!

June 2 & 3

9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

 
An outstanding selection of bonsai (ornamental trees and shrubs whose growth is trained using an ancient Japanese craft) will be on display in the Brandywine River Museum Courtyard.  Members of the Brandywine Bonsai Society will be present to demonstrate training techniques and answer questions regarding special care of the trees.  

Included with general museum admission:

$12 for adults

$8 for senior citizens

$6 for students

Free for children under six

Free for Brandywine Conservancy members

For more information:
Brandywine River Museum

http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/calendar_events.html

610-388-2700

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Longwood Gardens ~ Fireworks and Fountains!

For more information:

http://www.longwoodgardens.org/FireworksandFountains.html

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Birding Field Trips!

Enjoy the Spring migration season!

This coming weekend there are two field trip opportunities for the Delaware Dunlins Youth Birders Club:

Saturday, April 21
Delmarva Ornithological Society field trip.
Lums Pond State Park, south of Newark, DE.
Bob Strahorn will be leading.

This trip is "Dunlins Recommended" and will explore the varied habit of this wonderful park. The meeting time is 7:30am at Glasgow High School, and the trip will last until late morning. If you are interested in participating, please contact Bob to register:
302-584-2065
bstrahor@comcast.net
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Sunday, April 22
Delmarva Ornithological Society field trip.
Middle Run Natural Area, north of Newark, DE.
Derek Stoner will be leading.

This trip will be in search of interesting nesting birds like Eastern Bluebird, Louisiana Waterthrush, Barred Owl, and Field Sparrow, as well as migrants like Broad-winged Hawk and warblers. We will meet at 8:00am at the main parking lot off of Possum Hollow Road. If you are interested in participating, please contact Derek Stoner to register:
302-893-8426
derekstoner@hotmail.com

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TOUR the N.C. WYETH HOUSE & STUDIO AND KUERNER FARM!

APRIL 1 - MAY 27
Tours depart from the museum
Tuesday through Sunday
10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Admission:
$6 per person in addition to museum admission.
Tours are handicap accessible.
(Children under 6 not permitted on these tours.)

N.C. Wyeth House and Studio
The house where N.C. Wyeth raised his extraordinarily creative children and the studio in which he painted many of his memorable works of art have been restored.

Kuerner Farm
For more than 70 years, the Kuerner Farm was a major source of inspiration to Andrew Wyeth.
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The Brandywine River Museum

Museum Admission

Adults, $12

Seniors, students with ID and children ages 6-12, $6

Free for children under 6 and Brandywine Conservancy members.

Group Rates available.

Museum admission is free on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon, from January 15 through November 18.

Brandywine River Museum

U.S. Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA

• Phone: 610-388-2700

Link

FREE Water Ice at Rita's to Celebrate the First Day of Spring!

Mark the First Day of Spring

FREE

Italian Water Ice at Rita's

For the past 19 plus years, Rita's has been giving away a free, regular size Italian Ice to each and every guest to mark the first day of spring! In 2011, Rita's guests showed their spring spirit and over 1.2 million cups of Italian Ice were given away in a ten hour period!

Rita's annual giveaway will be held on Tuesday, March 20 from noon to 9 p.m. at all open Rita's locations. This is surely a tasty tradition that you won't want to miss!

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Free Newsletter for Teachers from Colonial Williamsburg!

Primary Source Material
Games
Podcasts
Links
Teaching Strategies

If you would like to subscribe to the Teacher Gazette, please send an e-mail to teachergazette@cwf.org with the subject heading "subscribe.

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Science & Nature Programs for Homeschoolers from the Delaware Nature Society!

Delaware Nature Society

Homeschool Programs are Now Online!

These programs are designed to meet state and national standards and are appropriate for students age 5 and older. From Mining and Minerals to Farm Photography to Overnights at the Ashland Lodge, we are sure to have programs suited for your curriculum. Programs are held at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center in Milford, Delaware and at multiple sites in New Castle County, Delaware including the Ashland Nature Center in Hockessin and Coverdale Farm in Greenville.

Click Here to View Offerings!

Advance registration for all programs is required.

Contact David Pragoff
School and Group Programs Team Leader
302-239-2334 - ext.133
davidp@delawarenaturesociety.org

Delaware Nature Society

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The 3rd Annual March Madness Chess Tournament at The Woodlawn Library!

Special Event!

SUNDAY, MARCH 27
1:30-4:30pm

The 3rd Annual March Madness Chess Tournament!

All ages and skill levels welcome!

Please register with the Adult Reference Desk.

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Woodlawn Library
2020 West Ninth Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19805

(302) 571-7425

website

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Drop-In Chess Club at Woodlawn Library!

MONDAYS
3pm - 5:30pm

Drop In Chess Club

All ages and skill levels welcome!

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Woodlawn Library

2020 West Ninth Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19805

(302) 571-7425

website

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Renaissance Capture the Flag!

Next Game: Kennett Square, Second Friday in March.

Renaissance Capture the Flag!

A bi-monthy capture the flag game for homeschoolers of all ages!

Play a style of Capture the Flag that involves foam swords, shields, daggers, spears, foam arrows and bows. The game also includes a serious amount of improvisational acting (mostly around dying!). It is cooperative and fun spirited.

When & Where
2 sessions

Second Friday of Each Month
1pm-4pm.

Anson B. Nixon Park
Kennett Square, PA

Fourth Friday of Each Month
1-4pm

Smedley Park
Springfield, PA

See website for more details

http://rencapflag.wordpress.com/

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Delaware Children's Museum!

Hours

9am - 4:30pm

Seven Days a Week!

Location

FREE parking!

Easy to find on Wilmington's Riverfront!

Admission

$12 general admission

(12 months and under are free)

Contact

Delaware Children's Museum

550 Justison Street

Wilmington DE 19801

302.654.2340

Website

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Fourth Fridays Drumming Circles at The Newark Arts Alliance!

FRIDAYS
7PM
at the Newark Arts Alliance

"Fourth Friday Drumming Circles & Music Jam"

Focus will mostly include African and Mid-East rhythms, but all drumming is welcome. Participants are asked to bring a drum or other percussion instrument. Melody instruments (such as flute, clarinet, etc.) are also welcome, as are dancers if room allows. Open to everyone, but children should be accompanied by their parents.

No advance registration needed.

There's no fee to participate.
Donations are always appreciated.
NAA membership is not required.

For More Information:
Contact Rebecca
(302) 464-0392.

Newark Arts Alliance
"developing community through the arts"
Market East Plaza
276 E. Main St., Suite 102
Newark, DE 19711
302-266-7266
info@newarkartsalliance.org

www.newarkartsalliance.org

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Homeschoool Museum Classes ~ Philadelphia Museum of Art

Homeschool Museum Classes are designed to serve small homeschool co-op groups or individual homeschool families. Each class takes place in the Museum’s permanent galleries and is designed as an interactive lesson that encourages students to examine objects and ideas through a variety of activities including discussions, drawing and writing in the galleries.

Preschool age group class will have a book read to them in the galleries, look at original works of art that relate to the book, and make an art project to take home.

Sessions Remaining in 2011

April 6th
10am - 12pm
ages 5-7; People, Places & Things
ages 8-11; Painters and Painting & Studio session
ages 12-17; Painters and Painting

May 4th
10am - 12pm
ages 3-4; Art in Blossom
ages 5-7; Days of Knights & Studio session
ages 8-11; Days of Knights
ages 12-17; Art of Renaissance

June 1st
10am - 12pm
ages 3-4; Knights and Dragons
ages 5-7; Drawing and Discovery in Galleries
ages 8-11; Drawing and Discovery in Galleries
ages 12-17; Drawing and Discovery in Galleries

Fees
Student Fees
$8 per class (Museum Members)
$10 per class (Non-Members)

Reduced Rate if you sign up for 4 classes or more
$ 7 per class (Museum Members)
$9 per class (Non-Members)

Chaperone Fees
$4 per class (Museum Members)
$5 per class (Non-Members)
$1 off each class when signing up for 4 or more classes

* Space is limited
Advance Registration required
* Registration due 4 pm on Wednesday of week preceding the lesson.

To register:

hsp@philamuseum.org

Division of Education

Philadelphia Museum of Art

P.O.Box 7646 Philadelphia, PA

If you have any questions, please contact:

Janette Wheeler

215-684-7582

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"Tom Sawyer" at the Delaware Children's Theater!

Saturdays & Sundays
February 20th ~ March 13th
2:00pm

Mark Twain's "All American Boy" will delight both children and adults. The sleepy little town of of Hannibal, Missouri is the backdrop for the antics of Tom and his best friends Huck Finn. Meet Becky Thatcher, Aunt Polly, and Injun Joe and all your favorite characters. See Tom whitewash the fence, watch Tom attend his own funeral, and experience life on the Mississippi in a simpler time.

Tickets
$12
302-655-1014

Location
1014 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806

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Endangered Species Day! ~ A Program at the Brandywine Zoo!

The Brandywine Zoo is home to many species of endangered animals. Come meet some up close and in person. More importantly, find out what you can do to save some of these cool species from becoming extinct!

When

Friday, May 20th 2011

10 am - 1 pm

Cost

$2 per person

Pre-registration required

Checks payable to:

The Delaware Zoological Society

Contact & Location & Mail Registration

Fax

302-571-7787

attn: Sarah

Email

DNREC_Parks_ZooPrograms@state.de.us

Brandywine Zoo

1001 North Park Drive

Wilmington, DE 19802

(302) 571-7747

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