Participation in any program of the Eagle River Nature Center sponsored by Friends of Eagle River Nature Center is voluntary and taken at your own risk. Your decision to join or leave any activity is a personal choice; therefore, Friends of Eagle River Nature Center are not responsible for your whereabouts.

For your safety and enjoyment…

1. STAY BEHIND THE GROUP LEADER AND WITHIN VOICE REACH.
2. CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AT ALL TIMES BY A PARENT OR ADULT GUARDIAN, WHO IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY AND BEHAVIOR.
3. IF YOU CHOOSE TO LEAVE THE GROUP AT ANY TIME, BE FAMILIAR WITH THE TRAIL SYSTEM.

November 2007 Eagle River Nature Center Programs

Friday, November 2, 7pm
ASTRONOMY SERIES
SEEING THROUGH TELESCOPES: Getting the most out of your telescope presented by Christopher Erickson
Join our astronomers for this popular indoor and outdoor sky viewing program. The astronomy programs will be offered every first and third Friday of the month through April, starting at 7pm. Bring your own binoculars or telescopes to share and dress warmly. Due to space constraints, this program cannot accommodate large groups. Children can earn their Junior Astronomer Certificate after attending 6 programs and completing "Star Notes". Please complete a punch card at the front desk. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.

Saturday, November 3, 2pm
SNIFFING OUT A TRAIL
Junior Naturalist Program (grades K-6)
Many animals use their sense of smell to hunt, find food, and lots of other things. Pick a secret animal card then follow your nose to activities and clues to see if you can find out what Alaskan animal you are. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.

Sunday, November 4, 2pm
BIRD BLIND DATE
Meet and get acquainted with our winter bird population. Liza Sanden will make the introductions - both inside and outside at our bird feeders. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.

Wednesday, November 7, 11am
KNEEHIGH NATURALIST
Pre-school Program "How animals stay warm"
For preschoolers ages 3-5, limited to 10 registered children accompanied by an adult. Call 694-2108 to register and receive details and policies. Indoors and outdoors (if above 0 F): please dress for the weather. Cost is $8 per child, plus parking for non-members.

Friday, November 9, 11am
KNEEHIGH NATURALIST
Pre-school Program "How animals stay warm"
For preschoolers ages 3-5, limited to 10 registered children accompanied by an adult. Call 694-2108 to register and receive details and policies. Indoors and outdoors (if above 0 F): please dress for the weather. Cost is $8 per child, plus parking for non-members.

Saturday, November 10, 2pm
STAYING WARM IN WINTER
Junior Naturalist Program (grades K-6)
Learn how animals stay warm in winter, and people too! We'll look at our fur collection, then learn some basics about how to stay warm outdoors, including building a fire from materials gathered in the woods. Free program, $5 parking for non-members.

Sunday, November 11, 2pm
ANIMAL STRATEGIES FOR WINTER
Volunteer naturalist Beth Baker presents an indoor program on animal strategies for surviving winter: to migrate, to hibernate, or maybe just stay below the surface of the snow? Free program; $5 parking for non-members.

Friday, November 16, 7pm
ASTRONOMY SERIES
MOONS OF JUPITER:  Scott Girard  (Program Change)
Join our astronomers for this popular indoor and outdoor sky viewing program. The astronomy programs will be offered every first and third Friday of the month through April, starting at 7pm. Bring your own binoculars or telescopes to share and dress warmly. Due to space constraints, this program cannot accommodate large groups. Children can earn their Junior Astronomer Certificate after attending 6 programs and completing "Star Notes". Please complete a punch card at the front desk. Free program; $5 parking for non-members.

Saturday, November 17, 2pm
FOOD CHAINS
Junior Naturalist Program (grades K-6)
Learn about food chains and who eats whom! We'll take a look at our skull collection, and learn how to tell the plant-eaters from the meat-eaters. Free program, $5 parking for non-members.

Sunday, November 18, 2pm
MONGOLIAN WILDLIFE
Join Ruth Fitzpatrick, Alaskan Field Representative for the Earthwatch Institute, as she shares her experience of the Mongolian Steppes. Sit in the comfort of the nature center's community room while Ms. Fitzpatrick takes you to Outer Mongolia. Program is free. $5 parking for non-members.

Wednesday, November 21, 11am
KNEEHIGH NATURALIST
Pre-school Program "Thanksgiving for the Birds"
For preschoolers ages 3-5, limited to 10 registered children accompanied by an adult. Call 694-2108 to register and receive details and policies. Indoors and outdoors (if above 0 F): please dress for the weather. Cost is $8 per child, plus parking for non-members.

Friday, November 23, 11am
KNEEHIGH NATURALIST
Pre-school Program "Thanksgiving for the Birds"
For preschoolers ages 3-5, limited to 10 registered children accompanied by an adult. Call 694-2108 to register and receive details and policies. Indoors and outdoors (if above 0 F): please dress for the weather. Cost is $8 per child, plus parking for non-members.

Saturday, November 24, 2pm
FEEDING THE BIRDS
Children's Craft Program (Free but registration required)
Join our naturalist to learn what birds live here in winter, what they look like, how their beaks work and what they eat. We'll learn to make winter treats for the birds at the Nature Center and make enough treats for you to take to the birds at your home, too. Please register at 694-2108. Free program, $5 parking for non-members.

November 24, Saturday, 5pm-8pm
MOONLIGHT HIKE & HOTDOG ROAST ON ALBERT LOOP TRAIL
Join volunteers Bob and Ann Fisher for a 3-mile round trip hike and enjoy a warm fire and hotdog roast. Hikers should be in good shape, but may be beginners. Hikers are advised to bring a daypack, headlamp or flashlight, water, wind/snow clothing and warm layers. Snowshoes and/or ice cleats may be needed. Call the Nature Center for trail conditions. The hike is limited to the first 12 people (at least 18 years old) who register by calling 694-2108. Please provide a contact phone number and email address at the time of registration.

Sunday, November 25, 2007, 11am-1pm           AVALANCHE AWARENESS                                  Special Program – Special Time                    Blaine Smith conducts this special 2-hour introductory class on avalanche awareness at the Eagle River Nature Center . Blaine began his study of avalanches in 1985 and has worked for the Alaska Avalanche School since 1991. He is a professional member of the American Avalanche Association (AAA) and AAA Certified Avalanche Instructor.  In addition to his dynamic teaching style and avalanche expertise, Blaine brings a long history of working, guiding, and teaching in the outdoors. In 1987 he began his career as an outdoor educator and guide and has since worked for the University of Alaska, Alaska Pacific University, Alaska Denali Guiding, Alaska Mountain Safety Center , and the Alaska Mountaineering School , among others.   Free program; parking for non-members is $5.

Sunday, November 25, 2pm
CHICKADEES
Join volunteer naturalist Beth Baker for a talk on these ubiquitous winter birds. Learn about the chickadees' life history and interesting winter survival strategies. Free program, $5 parking for non-members.

Program Registration

• Registration is helpful for all programs and required if the program description specifically requests it. All programs take place at the Nature Center unless noted in the program description. For programs requiring a fee, full payment must be received when registering to secure a place. Call 907-694-2108 to register and receive details about programs (only local calls can be returned).

Program Policies 

• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• No dogs (unless specified), guns, or alcohol permitted.
• All overnight hike participants must attend a pre-trip meeting and complete required forms prior to a trip and abide by the rules of the leader.

 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

 32750 Eagle River Road, Eagle River AK 99577 --- (907) 694-2108