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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.

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