Summer Adventures Program: "Nature Before Noon"

 “Nature Before Noon”
a program for 7-8 year olds will meet from 9am – 12 noon the week of, July 7 to
July 11.  The program provides a time for
children to observe and explore nature and express what they see and hear using
a variety of artistic materials. Children will investigate the garden at
Macculloch Hall, using their senses to learn to distinguish between different
species of birds, trees, small mammals and insects. The week will begin with a
focus on backyard birds as children watch, listen, and learn to identify
neighborhood birds—from the largest woodpecker to the smallest
hummingbird.  Children will also learn to
tell tree species apart by the differences in their bark and leaves, and create
a watercolor painting outdoors based on their real-time observations.  During the session participants will examine different
types of soil and consider the needs of earthworms and their important role in the
environment.  To connect the concepts
learned, the program culminates a puppet show featuring puppets the children
make and representing characters from the garden:  birds, insects, and small mammals.

The Summer Adventures “Nature Before Noon” program is
recommended for children ages 7 – 8 years old.  Preregistration is required.  Call (973) 538-2404 ext. 16 or email
cwinslow@maccullochhall.org to receive a registration form.  The cost for the week-long program is
$175/child for Museum members and $200/child for non-members.  Not yet a member?  Visit maccullochhall.org and become a member
today.