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Please note that many of our wonderful classes and programs require pre-registration. We encourage you to call ahead to confirm availability: 440-871-2900 ext 218.

Let's Talk Turkey
Date:	November 22	Time/Duration:	9:30 - 10:30 a.m. OR 11 a.m. - Noon
	For children ages 1 - 5* with ONE adult	Fee:	$15/child; members $10/child
Did you know the turkey almost became our national bird? Learn some fascinating fun facts about the “bird of the month,” make a simple craft and read a story. It'll be a gobbling good time! Instructor: Maggie Watson This program requires advance registration. 9:30 - 10:30 am - Limited Availability 11 am - Noon - Registration Open

Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve Family Day
Date:	October 17	Time/Duration:	1 - 3 p.m.
	For families with children ages 5 and up	Fee:	$7/person for ages 5 and up; $35/family of 5 or more
Experience the wild Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve (formerly Dike 14). This gated preserve is rarely open to the public, but your family can explore this hidden gem with us. Learn how the preserve was created, demystify “lake effect” weather, search for tracks, hike over Doan Brook and discover unique plant and animal life. Includes extensive hike along grassy, unpaved trails (approx. 1.5 miles). Please dress appropriately. Meet at the Preserve, located at the north end of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on Cleveland’s East side. From Cleveland: Take I-90 East to the Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Exit (#177) and turn left (North). Park in the Gordon State Park Boat Ramp parking lot. Instructor: Bev Walborn This program requires advance registration. Registration for all Fall Programming is now in progress, visit our Registration Information page for details.

Lake Erie Family Day
Date:	September 19	Time/Duration:	1 - 3 p.m.
	For families with children ages 5 and up	Fee:	$7/person for ages 5 and up; $35 for family of 5 or more
Explore our Great Lake Erie! Meet animals that depend on the lake ecosystems for survival. Hike to the beach along Porter Creek and search for mussels, feathers and beach glass at the shore. Test water samples, too. We’ll hike paved trails, uneven wooded trails and sandy beach. Please dress appropriately. Instructor: Bev Walborn This program requires advance registration. Registration for all Fall Programming is now in progress, visit our Registration Information page for details.

Nature's Art
Date:	See description below	Time/Duration:	Varies with program
	Ages 10 - 14; Grades 5 - 8	Fee:	Varies with program
Discover the elements of the natural world that can inspire and be blended into hands-on artistic projects. Nature’s Art begins at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center and concludes at BAYarts. Registration takes place at Lake Erie Nature & Science Center ONLY. Clay Art Wednesday, September 29, 4 - 6 p.m. AND Wednesday, October 13, 4 - 5 p.m. at BAYarts only Create a clay vase with prints from nature; identify your natural ingredients with field guides. Return to BAYarts to glaze and complete your project. Fee: $40/child Nature Prints Wednesday, October 20, 4 - 6 p.m. Create a printed piece on fabric with items we collect on our hike through Huntington Reservation. Fee: $30/child Nature Journaling Wednesday, November 17, 4 - 6 p.m. Learn tips on sketching still life gathered from nature and apply those ideas to the art and science of nature journaling. Fee: $30/child Instructors: Diane Padrutt, BAYarts; Darci Sanders, Lake Erie Nature & Science Center This program requires advance registration. Registration for all Fall Programming is now in progress, visit our Registration Information page for details.

Fall Animals a la Mode
Date:	September 17 November 7	Time/Duration:	6:30p.m. 2 p.m.
	For families of all ages	Fee:	$5/person (children 1 and under free)
Live animals (and maybe YOU) take center stage in this upbeat, interactive and educational show. A different collection of live creatures captivates the whole family each time. Cap it off with a serving of delicious ice cream! Each program is different, and they last about 30 minutes. Instructor: Maggie Watson This program requires advance registration. Registration for all Fall Programming is now in progress, visit our Registration Information page for details.

Fall Weekend Wild Things!
Date:	September 18, October 2 & 30 and November 13	Time/Duration:	10-11 a.m.
	For children ages 1-5 years with one adult	Fee:	Each class $15/child; member $10/child
Explore the wild things of autumn! Critters, colors and maybe the creek! Meet an animal, make a craft and get wild with nature! Sign up for one day or all! Each class is unique! Instructor: Maggie Watson This program requires advance registration. September 18 - Waiting List Only October 2 - *Waiting List Only* October 30 - *Waiting List Only* November 13 - *Waiting List Only*

Fall After School Adventures Club
Date:	Six-week Fall 2010 session meets weekly from September 13, 2010 through the week of October 18, 2010	Time/Duration:	Grades 1-2 with Bev Walborn Tuesdays 4-5:30 p.m. Grades 3-4 with Jennifer Lee Tuesdays 4-5:30 p.m.
	For children grades 1-2 and 3-4	Fee:	$110/child; members $90/child; School Year Registration for Members Only 3 six-week sessions $250
Hike your way through the natural history of our area from the glaciers to Native Americans; from the Cahoons and the Huntingtons, to our modern day park. Explore habitats, meet live animals and discover the fascinating stories that explain Huntington Reservation. Spend time maintaining the Club’s Wildlife Habitat, too! This program requires advance registration. Registration for all Fall Programming is now in progress, visit our Registration Information page for details. Space is limited for Grades 1 - 2. Register now!

Fall Wild Things!
Date:	Session I: September 17, 24 and October 1 Session II: November 5, 12 and 19	Time/Duration:	Fridays 9:30 - 10:30 am OR 11 am - Noon
	For children ages 1 - 5* years of age with ONE adult.	Fee:	Each 3-week session: $45; members $35
Explore the wild things of autumn! Critters, colors and maybe the creek! Meet an animal, make a craft and get wild with nature! Choose one or both sessions. Instructor: Maggie Watson These programs require advance registration. Session I: 9:30 - 10:30 am - *Waiting List Only* Session I: 11 am - Noon - *Waiting List Only* Session II: 9:30 - 10:30 am - *Limited Availability* Session II: 11 am - Noon - *Limited Availability*

Fall Frogs & Polliwogs
Date:	Fall Ten-week Session takes place from the week of September 13, 2010 through the week of November 15, 2010	Time/Duration:	Tuesdays: 9:30 - 10:30 am OR 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesdays: 9:30 - 10:30 am OR 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thursdays: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
	For children ages 18-36 months with ONE adult	Fee:	10-week session :$150; members $120 9 month registration available for members only-$340
For children ages 18 to 36 months (with an adult). Each week features a nature or science-based theme with hands on activities, mini-explorations, snacks, music, games, simple crafts and a live animal encounter. Kids and their special grown-ups should come dressed for the weather! Instructor: Andrea Schwartz This program requires advance registration. Registration for all Fall Programming is now in progress, visit our Registration Information page for details. Tuesdays: 9:30 - 10:30 am *(Waiting List Only)* Tuesdays: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm *(Waiting List Only)* Wednesdays: 9:30 - 10:30 am *(Waiting List Only)* Wednesdays: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. *(Waiting List Only)* Thursdays: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Waiting List Only)

Fall Log Cabin Explorer’s Club
Date:	Fall 2010 Ten-week Session takes place from the week of September 13, 2010 through the week of November 15, 2010	Time/Duration:	Mornings Tuesdays, Wednesdays, OR Thursdays 9 - 11 a.m. Afternoons Tuesdays, Wednesdays, OR Thursdays 1 - 3 p.m.
	For children ages 5 and 6. Both preschoolers and children currently enrolled in kindergarten are welcome.	Fee:	10 week session: $300; members $250 9 month registration is available for members only-$700
Grab your backpack full of gear and get outside to investigate Huntington Reservation! Look at bugs up close, identify native Ohio birds and mammals. Star shows, crafts, science experiments, live wildlife encounters and journaling also help your child build important school skills, whether they’re preparing for or already in Kindergarten. Your fee includes one Center logo backpack* and supplies for all three sessions. In each session your child will also receive a seasonal journal and a variety of other naturalist tools, such as field guides! Each session visits the Schuele Planetarium in the Center once too! Choose from five backpack colors while supplies last: forest green, red, navy blue, light blue, or pink. Instructor: Anne Hart* This program requires advance registration. Registration for all Fall Programming is now in progress, visit our Registration Information page for details. Tuesday AM - Registration Open Tuesday PM - *Registration Open* Wednesday AM - Limited Availability Wednesday PM - *Registration Open* Thursday AM - *Registration Open* Thursday PM - *Limited Availability*

Junior Naturalist Classes
Date:	Select Saturdays (see below)	Time/Duration:	9 a.m. - Noon
	Ages 10 - 14 and in Grades 5 - 8	Fee:	$40/class; members $30/class
Your wildlife and nature-loving middle schooler will enjoy exploring more advanced concepts in our natural world during this interactive class. Discover the local environment through hands-on activities, games, team building activities, animal encounters, hikes and experiments. Progress through the 3 levels by completing 4 of 5 programs offered at each level during the school year. These classes can assist in preparing students for becoming Lake Erie Nature & Science Center volunteers. Class Topics: Level 1 (for first year students) September 18 (Limited Availability) History of Huntington Reservation and our Center October 30 (Limited Availability) Woodland Exploration Class Topics: Level 2 (for those students who have completed Level 1) September 25 (Registration Open) Natural History of Ohio Wildlife November 6 (Registration Open) Endangered Species of Ohio Class Topics:Level 3 (for those students who have completed Level 2) October 2 (Registration Open) Oceans vs. Lakes (emphasis on Lake Erie) November 13 (Registration Open) Survival (Habitat Diversity, Adaptations, Seasonal Survival) Instructors: Christa Sandy; Shadowing supervised by Derek Skapes This program requires advance registration. Registration for all Fall Programming is now in progress, visit our Registration Information page for details.

Fall Nature Nuts
Date:	Fall 2010 Ten-week Session takes place from the week of September 13, 2010 through the week of November 15, 2010	Time/Duration:	Mornings Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Afternoons Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
	For children ages 3 - 5* *All children must be potty-trained.	Fee:	10-week session: $300; members $250 9 month registration is available for members only-$700
Explore the great outdoors and uncover many mysteries. Encounter real live animals, learn to focus with Miss Teece's latest dance moves, and get used to "the dark" in the planetarium. Enjoy Hocus Pocus, stories, crafts, new friends and more. Enroll your child in this exciting alternative or supplement to traditional preschool. Children must be potty trained. Instructor: Teece Lester* This program requires advance registration. Mondays 9:30 - 11:30 am (Limited Availability) Mondays 12:30 - 2:30 pm (Registration Open) Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am (Waiting List Only) Tuesdays 12:30 - 2:30 pm *(Limited Availability)* Wednesdays 9:30 - 11:30 am *(Limited Availability)* Wednesdays 12:30 - 2:30 pm *(Registration Open)* Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30 am *(Waiting List Only)* Thursdays 12:30 - 2:30 pm *(Limited Availability)*

Fall Log Cabin Discoveries
Date:	See Description Below	Time/Duration:	See Description Below
	For children ages 4 - 6	Fee:	Fee: $15/child; member $10/child
Become a nature detective as you explore the hiking trails and gardens, encounter an animal, sing and dance to music or listen to a story. Fun themes and activities await your discovery during each one-hour session that takes a slice from our Explorers Club! Opossums Monday, September 27 10 - 11 a.m. OR 1 – 2 p.m. Spiders Monday, October 18 10 - 11 a.m. OR 1 - 2 p.m. Turkeys Monday, November 15 10 - 11 a.m. OR 1 - 2 p.m. Instructor: Anne Hart This program requires advance registration. Registration for all Fall Programming is now in progress, visit our Registration Information page for details.

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