BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Back to Nature Network - ECPv4.6.8//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Back to Nature Network X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.back2nature.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Back to Nature Network BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170318 DTSTAMP:20260613T145152 CREATED:20170214T185516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170214T185840Z UID:2169-1489363200-1489795199@www.back2nature.ca SUMMARY:River Institute Tackles March Break Boredom by Mixing Science into the Great Outdoors DESCRIPTION:CORNWALL\, ON.  – The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences is tackling March Break boredom with a week full of natural fun and science at Cooper Marsh Visitor and Education Centre in South Lancaster.  From March 13th to the 17th\, this unique day camp will provide children\, aged 6 to 11\, with hands on opportunities to experience science and nature up close and personal.  Campers have the option of choosing to sign up for individual daily themed sessions or they can register for an entire week of non-stop fun and discovery. \nCristina Charette\, Education Programmer at the River Institute says\, “It is all about combining nature\, science\, and discovery in the great outdoors.  Each day is a new adventure with activities led by local scientists and naturalists”.  She adds\, “Cooper Marsh with its trails and Visitor Centre is the perfect location to spend March Break.” \n\nMarch 13th –  Feathered Friends\n\nBird is the word! Discover the fascinating world of birds. Find out where feathered friends go in the winter\, how they fly\, and what birds can be found in your own back yard. \n\nMarch 14th – Super Scientists\n\nFuture biologists\, chemists\, and ecologists are invited to become super scientists for a day by conducting experiments that are non-stop fun as well as educational. \n\nMarch 15th – Microscope Mania\n\nCooper Marsh campers look at the world the way a scientist see it – up close. The smallest objects can tell us big things. Bring along the tiniest items you have and see them in a brand new way – under the microscope. \n\nMarch 16th –  Eco Arts\n\nCooper Marsh is a natural work of art so campers are invited to become inspired by the great outdoors.  Imagination and nature are mixed with a little paint\, pencils\, wood\, music\, photography\, and inspiration for a day that celebrates arts and nature. \n\nMarch 17th –  Planet Protectors\n\nOur Planet Earth needs protecting. Campers find out all about reducing\, re-using\, recycling\, composting\, as well as about plants and animals in Ontario that need our protection. \nFor more information and registration details visit the River Institute website at www.riverinstitute.ca\, or call 613-936-6620. \n-30- \nMedia Contact: \n \nKaren Douglass Cooper \nCommunications / Community Outreach Officer \nRemedial Action Plan Coordinator \nSt. Lawrence River (Cornwall) \nSt. Lawrence River Institute of \nEnvironmental Sciences \n2 St. Lawrence Drive \nCornwall\, ON  K6H 4Z1 \nwww.riverinstitute.ca \n(613) 936-6620 (ext.229) \n URL:https://www.back2nature.ca/event/river-institute-tackles-march-break-boredom-by-mixing-science-into-the-great-outdoors/ LOCATION:20020 Stormont\, South Lancaster\, Ontario\, K0C 2C0\, Canada CATEGORIES:Environmental Education,Member Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.back2nature.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MarchBrk3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="St.%20Lawrence%20River%20Institute":MAILTO:kcooper@riverinstitute.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR