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SUMMERTIME FUN at the Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center

From: Jun 18th, 2013 @ 12:00 am
To: Jun 28th, 2013 @ 12:00 am
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Join us for SUMMERTIME Fun                          at the Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center!!

600 E. Lawson Road     Jonesboro, AR  72404     

870-933-6787     www.crowleysridge.org

  

June 18 – 28 Activities:

Student Wildlife Art Exhibit is on display through the month of June. 

 

Tuesday, June 18 – 

1:30pm – 2:30pm   Mammals of Arkansas

Learn about the mammals that call the natural state home!

 

Wednesday, June 19 –

1:30pm – 3:00pm    Mammal Bandanas  

Design your own mammal bandana!  All supplies furnished.

 

Thursday, June 20 – 

1:30pm   Crankin’ Good Time! 

Learn all about fishing lures, how they work, and how they attract fish and make a lure to take home!  All supplies will be furnished.

 

Friday, June 21 –

9:00am – 11:00am      Fishing Friday at Craighead Forest Park Family Fishing Area, Access #5 

Rods and reels, as well as bait, will be provided on a first come first served basis.  Limited supplies available.  We will have a drawing for fishing gear at 11:00am for participants only.  For ages 15 and younger. 

 

8:30am – 3:30pm      Boating Education Class    Contact the nature center at 870-933-6787 to register.

Anyone born on or after January 1, 1986, and of legal age to operate a motorboat, must have successfully completed an approved Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Boating Education Course and carry proof while operating a motorboat on Arkansas water. The law also affects operators of sailboats.

 

Saturday, June 22 – 

1:30 – 3:00pm     Toad Cottages 

Not only do toads have a hearty appetite for garden insects and grubs, they are lots of fun to observe!  Join us to create a toad cottage for your garden!   All supplies will be furnished.

 

 Tuesday, June 25 –

1:30pm – 2:30pm   Snakes of Arkansas

Discover the snakes that call the natural state home!

 

Wednesday, June 26 –

9:00am    Join us for a bird hike!    Identification guides and binoculars will be provided.  Don’t forget to bring your water bottle and wear comfortable walking shoes.

 

1:30pm – 2:30pm     Bird Bingo 

Join us for an hour of Bird Bingo!  Prizes!  All ages are welcome.

 

Thursday, June 27 –   

1:30pm – 3:00pm     Bird Talk

Learn to identify some of Arkansas’ most common bird vocalizations and create a bird call to take home!   All supplies will be furnished.

  

Friday, June 28 –  

9:00am – 11:00am    Fishing Friday at Craighead Forest Park Family Fishing Area, Access #5 

Rods and reels, as well as bait, will be provided on a first come first served basis.  Limited supplies available. 

A drawing for fishing gear will be at 11:00am (for participants only).   For ages 15 and younger. 

 

Saturday, June 29 –

1:30pm   Owls of Arkansas

Discover Arkansas’ native owl species and interesting facts about these creatures of the night. 

  

Contact the Forrest L. Wood Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center at 870-933-6787 for more information.