Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Roving experience with Gopher Tortoises of Koreshan State Park
An Advanced Florida Master Naturalist will be in the park to share information on gopher tortoises. Discover fascinating facts about this ancient species! They are fun to watch, but we must never lose sight of the fact that they are endangered. Discussions will touch on behaviors, anatomy and fun facts. Visitors can hold and see…
Read MoreRoving experience on Shells – Mysterious Beauties of Southwest Florida
An Advanced Florida Master Naturalist will be in the park to share information on shells and the mysterious creatures that reside inside. Find out how shells are created, learn about behaviors, anatomy and some fun facts. There will be opportunities to hold and see the shells of species that live in the Gulf of Mexico…
Read MoreGeocaching – For Beginners
Join an Advanced Florida Master Naturalist to learn about the basics of Geocaching, the high -tech treasure hunt! The session will focus on understanding the basics of geocaching, learning to navigate the Geocaching website, and using new skills to find a cache within the park!! Talk will start at the Cast Iron Café of Koreshan…
Read MoreRoving experience on Manatee and Dolphins
An Advanced Florida Master Naturalist will be in the park to share information on manatees and dolphins. These creatures are fun to watch and are extremely interesting! Discussion will touch on behaviors, anatomy and fun facts, as well as differences between the two species. Bones of these species will be held and viewed so that…
Read MoreBeginning Photography Session at Koreshan State Park
Join an Advanced Florida Master Naturalist for a beginning photography session within the Koreshan State Park. Bring your camera and learn the basics of photography, the best places to snap that perfect photo, discover unusual plants, buildings and critters that make up the many interesting aspects of Koreshan State Park. Session will begin in front…
Read MoreRoving Experience on Beginning Butterflies at Koreshan State Park
An Advanced Florida Master Naturalist will be in the park to share information on butterflies of Koreshan State Park and Southwest Florida. Topics will touch on differences between moths and butterflies, butterfly development, plants that support butterflies, netting techniques, and more. The session is informal and attendees may come and go to suit their schedules.…
Read MoreBeginning Cell Phone Photography Session at Koreshan State Park
Join an Advanced Florida Master Naturalist for a beginning photography tour of the architecture within the Koreshan historical settlement. Bring your cell phone and learn the basics of photography, cell phone photo tricks and the best places to snap that perfect photo, all within Koreshan State Park. Session will begin in front of the Art…
Read MoreRoving experience with Gopher Tortoises of Koreshan State Park
An Advanced Florida Master Naturalist will be in the park to share information on gopher tortoises. Discover fascinating facts about this ancient species! They are fun to watch, but we must never lose sight of the fact that they are endangered. Discussions will touch on behaviors, anatomy and fun facts. Visitors can hold and see…
Read MoreLessons in Manners for the Generations Etiquette Class
Mina Edison was a gracious hostess and concerned with the well being of children and the community. Following in her tradition, this two-hour etiquette class will teach etiquette and social skills. Students will gather at the Edison Caretaker’s House for a lesson in good manners. This class teaches proper introduction, handshakes and dining etiquette during…
Read MoreCode Creators: Creative Computing
In this brand new six-part Saturday afternoon series, students are introduced to the Raspberry Pi, a tiny but powerful computer that will fuel their creative DIY projects spanning electronics, computer science, robotics, and coding with Python, HTML, and JavaScript. In this session, students fuse code with art from sticker design to birthday cards. Advance registration…
Read MoreCode Creators: Play It
In this brand new six-part Saturday afternoon series, students are introduced to the Raspberry Pi, a tiny but powerful computer that will fuel their creative DIY projects spanning electronics, computer science, robotics, and coding with Python, HTML, and JavaScript. In this session, students leverage their increasing skills to code various simple video games. Advance registration…
Read MoreSchool Break Camp: Geo-Challenge!
When school is out, the “Wild Wizard” is in! Explore the Edison and Ford Winter Estates and topics in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), history, and the natural world. In this session, explore cartography and geography in a property-wide scavenger hunt. Advance registration is required. Register online on our website or contact Leeanne…
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