Keep the Kids Busy and Outdoors This Holiday

from the Sheldrake Environmental Center

(December 15, 2004) Parents looking to keep their children occupied during the holiday vacation have two options courtesy of the Sheldrake Environmental Center – a nature photography exhibition, that should keep children ages 8 and up outdoors with their cameras, and a three day vacation club for ages 7 to 9. The Sheldrake provided the following details:

Sheldrake’s Holiday Vacation Club – 3 Days of Extinction!
December 28th, 29th and 30th

Humanoids, giant insects, dinosaurs and other creatures of the past will be Naturalist Cindy Polera’s focus for three days of fun and learning! Learn who ate who and then play a part in our “prehistoric eco-drama”. Arts & crafts and nature walks are included in this three-day program. Children ages 4-6 will meet from 10 am-12 noon. Ages 7-9 meet from 1-3 pm. Fees: $72 members, $84 non-members. Space is limited so please call 834-1443 to register.

Children’s Nature Photography Exhibition

Bring your favorite photographs of the natural world to Sheldrake Environmental Center and be part of a special event. Local photographer Arlene Novich (that's a detail from one of her photos at left) recently held a photography workshop at Sheldrake for children interested in photographing the natural world. Now she invites those participants and all children ages 8 and up to display the photos they have taken.

EXHIBIT: An exhibit and reception will be held on Sunday, January 9 at 3 pm.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Photos should be delivered to Sheldrake, located at 685 Weaver Street, on Monday, January 3rd or Tuesday, January 4th between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm.

TO SUBMIT: Each photo must be 5x7 and matted. On the back, please write your name, grade and telephone number. All photographs will be returned at the conclusion of the exhibit in March.

If you enjoy nature– get out there and click away! We never know who the next local artist will be!

For further information please call Sheldrake Environmental Center at (914) 834-1443.

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