The MVFN Young Naturalists program is set to begin again for winter/spring sessions. If you are interested in registering a child for this program you are encouraged to do so as soon as possible as spaces are filling up quickly.
The program is for children age 6 -11 with a keen sense of curiosity for the natural world around them. For the winter/spring session YN will meet one Saturday each month in February, March, April, May and June to explore nature themed topics through short lessons, nature walks, scientific demos, crafts and more!
Here are the important details:
Meeting place: Mill of Kintail Conservation Area, 2854 Ramsay Concession 8, Mississippi Mills.
Dates: Feb 6th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th, and June 4th
Time: 11 am – 12:30 pm. Â Â Â (Please note that the 9-10:30 am session is already full).
Cost: $75 per child for all five sessions.
Nature topics planned: February: Food chains, webs, and a snowshoeing adventure!; March: Snow; April: Seeds and Cones; May: Worms; and June: Nature Photography.
Registration: The YN program is filling up quickly this year and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Please contact Program Leader Patty McLaughlin as soon as possible if you would like to register a child in the upcoming sessions. Patty will answer questions and forward application forms and any additional information needed for participants.
Patty McLaughlin: Â mvfnyoungnaturalists@gmail.com
