Pinellas County Festival of Reading

Weedon Island Preserve

Wee-time at Weedon: Tiny Workers: Ants in Your Backyard
Thursday, August 24, 2006 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center Staff
This program is designed to introduce pre-school children to the wonders of the natural world. Every second and fourth Thursday of each month, children are treated to a variety of stories and hands-on activities that connect them to their environment. This week presents Tiny Workers: Ants in Your Backyard by Nancy Loewen. Ants! You might not want to see these critters at your next picnic, but they are fascinating little workers. This book takes a child’s imagination underground to explore an anthill and learn about these busy critters. This program also includes a hands-on craft and other games and activities. There is a fee of $1 per pre-school participant. Spaces are limited so register early! Recommended ages: 3-5.

Wee-time at Weedon - Spotted Beetles: Ladybugs in Your Backyard
Thursday, September 14, 2006 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center Staff
This program is designed to introduce pre-school children to the wonders of the natural world. Every second and fourth Thursday of each month, children are treated to a variety of stories and hands-on activities that connect them to their environment. This week presents Spotted Beetles: Ladybugs in Your Backyard by Nancy Loewen. Did you know that there are over 5,000 kinds of ladybugs in the world? Youngsters will learn about the ladybug’s favorite food, how long it lives, and more in this fun and light-hearted book. This program also includes a hands-on craft, games and other activities. There is a fee of $1 per pre-school participant. Spaces are limited so register early! Recommended ages: 3-5.

Wee-time at Weedon: Night Fliers: Moths in Your Backyard
Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center Staff
This program is designed to introduce pre-school children to the wonders of the natural world. Every second and fourth Thursday of each month, children are treated to a variety of stories and hands-on activities that connect them to their environment. This week presents Night Fliers: Moths in Your Backyard by Nancy Loewen. What’s that flying around your porch light at night? Moths! This week focuses on these fascinating fliers, including what they do and eat in the garden. This program also includes a hands-on craft and other games and activities. There is a fee of $1 per pre-school participant. Spaces are limited so register early! Recommended ages: 3-5.

Brooker Creek Preserve

Book Time at Brooker Creek: Izzie Lizzie Alligator: A Tale of a Big Lizard
Thursday,August 24, 2006 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center Staff
This program is offered every second and fourth Thursday of the month.This week features Izzie Lizzie Alligator:A Tale of a Big Lizard by Suzanne Tate.This tale about a mother alligator and her young emphasizes it’s best to observe these fascinating creatures from a distance. Pre-registration is required for this program.Admission: $1 per child. Spaces are limited so register early! Recommended ages: 3-5.

Book Time at Brooker Creek – Gotta Go! Gotta Go!
Thursday, September 14, 2006 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center Staff
This program is designed to introduce pre-school children to the wonders of the natural world. Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, children are treated to a story and related hands-on activity that connect them to their environment.This week features Gotta Go! Gotta Go! by Sam Swope. A“creepy-crawlie bug” just has to get to Mexico. Join us to discover the mystery of what she is and why she must undertake this long journey.We will complete a craft project after the story. Pre-registration is required for this program. Spaces are limited so register early! Admission: $1 per child. Recommended ages: 3-5.

Book Time at Brooker Creek – The Moonflower
Thursday, September 28, 2006 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center Staff
This program is designed to introduce pre-school children to the wonders of the natural world. Every second and fourth Thursday of the month, children are treated to a story and related hands-on activity that connect them to their environment.This week features The Moonflower by Jean and Peter Loewer.This beautifully illustrated story takes us on a backyard journey after dark. Discover what is going on in the world outside your window after you’ve gone to bed and turned off the light. Pre-registration is required for this program. Spaces are limited so register early! Admission: $1 per child. Recommended ages: 3-5.

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