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The Little Nature
Museum is open on weekends and holidays starting June 28
through October 26, 2008 Weekdays by appointment
This year, the Museum
may be opened
before June 28, 2008. Call (603) 746-6121 to inquire.
June 28 - July
27, 1 PM - 4 PM
Aug. 2 - Oct. 26,
11 AM - 4 PM
Calendar
Events
“Leave No
Trace” Workshop
Saturday, Jul. 26
(raindate, Jul. 27)
NatureFest
Sept.
6 & 7, 2008,
11 AM - 5 PM
Special
programming at 2 PM by
The
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
“Child
Survival: Teaching Your Child to Survive Getting Lost in the
Woods” Workshop
Saturday,
Sept 13, rain or shine
“Map and
Compass” Workshop
Saturday, Oct.
18 (raindate, Oct. 19)
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be notified of museum-sponsored events, please click
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purpose.
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Hopkinton Recreation & The Little Nature Museum present
Film: “Where do the Children Play?” & Children’s Activities (ages 5-12)

This 1 hr. PBS documentary will be complemented
by a speaker & children’s nature activities.
Join us for an evening of eye-opening wonder!
Learn why outdoor play is disappearing from our society.
May 17, 6:30 - 8:30 PM,
Columbia Hall, Contoocook, FREE
Contact:
Justin LaVigne, Recreation Director,Town of Hopkinton, 746-2915
Sandra Martin, Director, The Little Nature Museum, 746-6121
Saturday, July 26
(raindate, July 27)

“Leave No Trace”
Workshop
How do our actions impact
the environment? Learn how to lessen that impact so as to help
preserve the outdoors for future generations. Learn the Seven
Principles of Leave No Trace and how to incorporate these into
your outdoor activities. Learn how to properly prepare for
hiking and what Ten Essentials you need to bring along.
Preregistration is required. Enrollment limited to 12.
Grades 8 – Adult, 1:30
– 3:30 PM.
$5 - museum members; $7 –
nonmembers*
NatureFest 2008
September 6 and 7
11 AM - 5
PM
rain or shine, FREE
co-hosted by Gould Hill
Orchards and The Little Nature Museum
museum tours,
guided/self-guided trail walks, special exhibits,
demonstrations, special children's nature activities, and
hayrides.
Special programming at 2 PM
by the Squam Lakes Natural
Science Center

Sat. - "Animals with Bad
Reputations," Discover the often inaccurate information
about some animals which have "bad" reputations.
See some of these NH animals!
Sun. - "Coded Messages,"
Discover how and why wild animals communicate; see some NH
wildlife!
free admission -
donations appreciated
Funding for The Little Nature Museum’s two programs above is provided by the Environmental Education Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation.

Saturday, September 13,
rain or shine

“Child
Survival: Teaching Your Child to Survive Getting Lost in the
Woods” Workshop
Let us teach your children
the skills that will reduce their chances of getting lost.
Preregistration is required. Registration is limited to 10 per
class. A parent & child must attend together; no charge
for accompanying parent.
Grades 2 – 4, 1 –
2:30 PM, rain or shine
Grades 3 – 6, 3 –
5:30 PM, rain or shine
$7 - museum members; $10 –
nonmembers* (includes a take home survival pack)
Saturday, October 18
(raindate, Oct. 19)

“Map and
Compass” Workshop
Learn the skills to keep you
from getting lost in the woods including map reading, using a
compass, and basic GPS.
Preregistration is required.
[We need a few adults to help in grades 6 – 8; there
would be no charge for those individuals.] Registration
limited to 12 per class (plus adult helpers).
Grades 6 – 8, 9 AM –
Noon
Grades 9 – adult, 2 –
5 PM
$7 - museum members; $10 –
nonmembers*
*Proceeds, after expenses,
are donated to The Little Nature Museum Inc.
Information about the Instructor:
Rudy Bourget, is currently
certified in Wilderness First Aid, has studied primitive
outdoor and wilderness survival skills for over 40 years, and
has been very active in Boy Scout and Cub Scout leadership and
training for nearly 20 years. He is a Merit Badge counselor
for emergency preparedness, wilderness survival, camping,
hiking, backpacking, and others. Rudy has been a volunteer EMT
on the Weare Rescue Squad and has been a volunteer First Aid
Instructor for the Manchester Chapter of the American Red
Cross. He has also assisted NH Fish and Game Dept.’s
Hunter Safety program for six years teaching Survival and
First Aid.
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