Sowing the seeds of environmental leadership and stewardship
Become
one of tomorrow's environmental leaders
Join our innovative, hands-on training
program
Teen Naturalists will learn nature program leadership, environmental
issues, how healthy forest ecosystems
function and restoration techniques to keep forests healthy.
Who:
13- and 14-year-olds
What: A hands-on training program designed to
introduce young teenagers to nature
interpretation, environmental education, forest restoration and park
stewardship.
Where:
Greenbelt Environmental Education Center at High Rock Park
When:
Weekdays, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost:
$54 per session for Greenbelt Conservancy members, $60 per session for
non-members
Attend all five sessions! A full season discount, which must be booked
by April 27, is available for $225 for members or $250 for non-members. A
certificate of completion will be issued to those who attend the entire course. (Join
now and save all year!)
An Additional Sibling Discount (anytime throughout the season)
takes $10 off the registration fee.
Session 1: July 7-11
BIRDS
OF NEW YORK
– New York City is home to hundreds of different types of resident and migratory birds. Learn how to identify birds and the mechanics of flight. We’ll take a boat tour of
New York Harbor and check out herons in their nesting habitat.
Session 2: July 14-18
HUMANS
AND HABITATS – Humans have made quite an impact on New York City’s natural habitats. Can’t we all just get along? Learn how our lifestyles affect local species and take an all-day field trip.
Session 3: July 21-25
WHAT A
WASTE! – After this week, you will never look at rubbish the same way again! Learn about waste reduction and what you can do to abate our growing garbage problem. Includes a field trip to
the Staten Island Botanical Garden to learn about composting.
Session
4: July 28- Aug. 1
VEGETATION CELEBRATION –
Let’s hear it for the plants! Investigate the pivotal roles that flowers, plants, and trees play in our lives. Includes a field trip to the Greenbelt Native Plant Center on July
30.
Session
5: Aug. 4-8
CAREER WEEK –
How can someone help the Earth while on the job? Learn how everyone can live environmentally friendly lifestyles no matter what profession they choose. Guest speakers will help you explore different occupations. Includes a field trip. On your registration form, please include careers you are interested in and we will try to get experts in each field.
CANCELLATIONS
A
20 percent non-refundable fee will be applied to all cancellations made prior to
May 25. Cancellations made May 25 through June 15 will be subject to a 50
percent fee.
No refunds can be made after June 15.
Please
send
the
following
information
with
payment
Young Leader's Name____________________________________ Age______
Date of Birth____________________
Address______________________________
ZIP ______ Home Phone______________
Parent
Name ______________________Work # ______________ Cell #_____________
Email____________________
Session(s) attending _______________________________
SIGNATURE________________________________________________DATE__________
The Teen Naturalists program is made possible, in part, through a grant from the New York City Environmental Fund.
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