DISCOVERY CENTER
Februaru 2010
Come to see our collection of critters, animal mounts, active birdfeeders, and local history displays!
Complete scavenger hunts and write in your Discovery Center Nature Journal!
Do not forget to check our Nature Store with new clothing, toys, and a great selection of field guides and award-winning children’s books!
Sat. Feb. Got Cavities? You don’t need a dentist for these cavities! Hike around the Discovery Center in search of bird and animal cavities, nests, and dens! .45 min.
Critter Encounter Join a naturalist as they feed the many critters in the Discovery Center such as the fish, turtles, and snakes! Approx. 30 min.
Sun. Feb. 7 Hourly Encounters. , , and Hourly Encounters. Join a naturalist at the top of each hour to meet one of our center critters up close and personal. Meet at the front desk.
Sat. Feb. 13 Our Feathered Friends. Join the naturalist inside at the bird feeder window to observe and identify some of our favorite winter birds. Kids make pinecone bird feeders Make one take home and one to hang in our trees for a special treats for the birds.
Happy Herps! See, up close and in person, all of the reptiles and amphibians at the Discovery Center. Also learn how to tell the difference between venomous and non-venomous snakes. 45 min.
Sun. Feb. 14 Valentine Snowshoeing. Join the naturalist for a hike along the Snakeroot Trail wearing snowshoes. Learn what animals are spending time with their sweethearts at this time of year, and enjoy the beautiful winter scenery. Afterwards, have a cup of hot chocolate with your sweetie pie. Must pre-register. Approx. 1 hour.
Critter Encounter Join a naturalist as they feed the many critters in the Discovery Center such as the fish, turtles, and snakes! Approx. 30 min.
Sat. Feb. 20 Got Cavities? You don’t need a dentist for these cavities! Hike around the Discovery Center in search of bird and animal cavities, nests, and dens! .45 min.
Reptile Encounter. Meet several resident reptiles of the Discovery Center and learn about their special lives in nature. 45 min.
Sun. Feb. 21 Our Feathered Friends. Join the naturalist inside at the bird feeder window to observe and identify some of our favorite winter birds. Kids make pinecone bird feeders Make one take home and one to hang in our trees for a special treats for the birds.
Wild About Mammals. Learn about the mammals of Garrett County and their history as people settled here. See some of the center’s animal skins up close and learn to identify animals using their pelts. 45 min
Sat. Feb. 27 Black Bears and YOU! Take a hike along the Snakeroot Trail while learning all about bears! Also get to touch a bear skin and skull. Please wear proper footwear for the trail is rocky! Incase of bad weather the bear portion will be held inside. Aprox. 1 ½ hrs.
Scales and Tales. Join the naturalist for an up close and personal look at our red tailed hawk, snakes, frogs and salamanders. Approx. 1 hour
Sun. Feb. 28 , , and Hourly Encounters. Join a naturalist at the top of each hour to meet one of our center critters up close and personal. Meet at the front
websites!
http//:discoverycenterdcl.com
www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/western/deepcreeklake.html
Deep Creek Lake Discovery Center
“Bringing people and resources together”
Open Fri-Sun. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Programs and Center hours are subject to change without notice.
All programs meet or begin at the Discovery Center unless otherwise noted.
For more information, call us at 301-387-7067.
Jr. Rangers The cost is $15.00 per child for all four weeks. All participants must pre-register by calling The Discovery Center 301-387-7067
Schedule:
Stay tuned for our Summer 2010 Dates.
Generally beginning the third week in June
Winter homeschool sessions begin January 2010 call to register!
All Jr. Rangers are encouraged to dress for the weather. Please bring proper footwear and rain gear if necessary. The above activities are subject to change.
For questions, call the Discovery Center at 301-387-7067.