Wild Walkers 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month
	Share your knowledge of nature as you explore some of northeast finest outdoor areas in this nature-oriented group. Wild Walkers is an adult hiking group that meets the second and fourth Fridays of each month for a walk on the wild side. Each hike features a different natural area in the region (parks, wetlands, nature preserves, etc.) and carpooling is available when necessary. The 2010 Wild Walker schedule is posted or you may call 427-6005 to request a schedule by mail.
Bookworms - Nature Literature Book Club	New faces are always welcome in our literary circle. Bookworms meets on the third Monday of each month at 6:45 p.m. to discuss literature written about or inspired by the natural world around us. We are a non-political, solely literary group, with the purpose of expanding our minds and our social lives. For more information about this group and how you can become a Bookworm yourself, call Renee Baines at 427-6005.   Where: Nature Lodge, 3411 Sherman Blvd. What: 2010 Syllabus List When: 3rd Monday 6:45-8:00 pm

Fall Color Hikes

Saturday, October 16

10-11 a.m.  Lindenwood Nature Preserve

1-2 p.m. at Buckner Park

See the beautiful colors of autumn on a walk with our Naturalist!  In the morning we will be hiking at Lindenwood Nature Preserve and in the afternoon we will go down the road to Buckner Park. Learn to identify trees with and without the aid of leaves and learn why certain trees’ leaves turn bright colors while others turn brown. Dress for the weather and bring your camera!  The hikes will begin promptly at the scheduled times, so please plan to arrive a few minutes early. The hikes are free. Please call Renee Baines at 427-6005 by October 14 if you plant to attend.

Girl Scout Badge Days

Earn a badge, enjoy a campfire, a hotdog roast and the great outdoors all in the same afternoon! Our Lindenwood naturalist will lead various nature-related activities designed to fulfill various badge requirements, then build a campfire for roasting hotdogs. Brownie Girl Scouts can complete all of the activities for the “Eco-Explorer” badge on September 11 and complete activities towards various other badges on September 18 (call Renee Baines for details).  Junior Girl Scouts can complete all activities for the “Earth Connections” badge on September 12 and the “Your Outdoor Surroundings” badge on September 19. We’ll provide all the materials and equipment for the activities. You must supply your own food, beverages and picnic supplies (including trash bags) for the hotdog roast. We ask that you have at least one adult chaperone for every 8 scouts. There is no charge for adults. Registration deadlines: September 3 and 10.  Max. 25 scouts per session.

Code        Date         Day          Time

Brownies Eco-Explorer Badge

448100-S1       9/11                  Sa                2-5 pm

Brownies Various Badge Activities

448100-S2      9/18                 Sa                2-5 pm

Juniors Earth Connections Badge

448100-S3      9/12                 Su                2-5 pm

Juniors Your Outdoor Surroundings Badge

448100-S4      9/19                 Su                2-5 pm

# Sessions/Fee: 1/$8

Location: Lindenwood Nature Preserve, 600 Lindenwood Ave.

Lindenwood Field Trips  Nature has so much to teach us and there’s no better way to learn than to just jump in. During the warm season Lindenwood Nature Preserve offers the following field trip opportunities for school, scout and daycare groups: · Nature Hike (1 hour) · Pond Study (1 hour) · Campfire (1 hour) · Campfire + Nature Hike/Pond Study (2 hours)
You may choose to focus on a specific topic of interest or opt for a general nature lesson. The program includes the naturalist guide, firewood and campfire, and hot dog roasting sticks. All food, beverages, utensils, plates and trash disposal are the responsibility of the group. The cost is $2/child/hour; a minimum fee of $20/$40 will be charged for 1-hour/2-hour programs. Teachers and adult chaperons are free. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. Arrangements may be made by calling Renee Baines, Outdoor Education Coordinator, at 427-6005.
Birthday Parties at Lindenwood Kids of all ages love nature, so make this birthday a special day to remember by having your party at Lindenwood Nature Preserve! We will provide the naturalist program, campfire, hotdog roasting sticks, open-air pavilion, picnic tables and a special surprise for the birthday girl or boy. You bring the hotdogs, beverages, cake and all other supplies. Children spend 45-60 minutes with the naturalist and have an additional hour for a hotdog roast and gift opening.
	Birthday parties are offered from April 13 through October 31. Choose from: “Wonderful Wildlife”(all ages), “Nature Story” (ages 4-6), “Games! Games! Games!” (8-11) and “Predator and Prey” (ages 8-11). The fee is just $40 for the first 10 children and $4/additional child; parents and adult chaperones are free. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance by calling the Outdoor Education Coordinator, Renee Baines, at 427-6005.