The Beaver Chew Programs Eden Mill Nature Center & Historic Grist Mill Museum Winter 2018-19 Programs December, January, February Eden Mill Nature Committee Programs Pre-registration is required for all programs. Please call 410-836-3050 during office hours, Monday Friday from 9am - 2pm or email edenmillnaturecenter@gmail.com. Pre-registration is also available on-line: https://goo.gl/forms/ixqak8oc1navsrai2 Registration closes 24 hours in advance of programs. Weekend program registration closes at 12:00 on the prior Friday. December Fly Tying for Fly Fishing Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 7:00-8:30pm Ages: 8 and over (minors must be acc. by an adult) Talented enthusiasts from a local fly fishing group provide instruction and guidance on popular fly patterns to interested people of all experience levels. Materials and equipment/tools are provided for those who do not have their own. Must pre-register! Preschool Nature Series December Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00am Dec. 4: Tracks and Traces Dec.. 18: Solstice Celebration Ages: 2-5 w/adult /member; $6/member sibling; $10/non-member per date Bring your preschooler to Eden Mill to discover the wonder of nature! Programs will include nature games and activities, story, craft and a hike exploring the landscape. Must pre-register! Nature Storybook Art Session 1 Wednesdays, Dec. 5, 12, 19 from 12:30-2:30pm Fee: $42/member or $44/non-member for the month Each activity builds new awareness about books, illustrators, and their art techniques as each illustrator is paired with a book, and presented to the child artist for an art activity of creative value. Art techniques include: drawing, painting, collage, crafting/constructing. Must pre-register! Homeschool Social Studies Seasonal Celebrations Thursdays, Dec. 6, 13, 20 from 12:15-2:00pm Fee: $25/member or $30/non-member for the month Explore how people have celebrated the winter solstice in different times and different cultures. Discover the origins of many of our own holiday traditions! Must pre-register! Eden Mill Nature Committee - 1617 Eden Mill Road Pylesville, MD 21132 410-836-3050 www.edenmill.org Barry Glassman, Harford County Executive
December Child & Adult Paint Afternoon Christmas Tree Friday, December 7 from 3:00-5:00pm Ages: 6-12 with adult Fee: $45/member pair or $50/non-member pair Create a painting on canvas to learn how to use tools such as acrylic paints, canvas, brushes, as well as painting techniques. Child and adult will each complete a 14 x 18 acrylic painting on canvas with instruction provided throughout the event. Must pre-register! Birds in Your Backyard Sunday, Dec. 16 from 1:00-2:30pm Ages: 6 and over (minors must be acc. by a participating adult) Identify the birds feasting on the feeders in your backyard all winter long. We will make a suet bird feeder for you to take home to attract more of these winter inhabitants to your backyard! Please BYOM (bring your own mug) to use for your craft! Must pre-register! January Fly Tying for Fly Fishing Tuesday, Jan. 8 from 7:00-8:30pm Ages: 8 and over (minors must be acc. by an adult) Talented enthusiasts from a local fly fishing group provide instruction and guidance on popular fly patterns to interested people of all experience levels. Materials and equipment/tools are provided for those who do not have their own. Must pre-register! Preschool Nature Series January Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00am Jan. 8: Migration On the Move Jan. 15: Winter Adaptation Here to Stay Jan. 29: Hibernation Where Have the Groundhogs Been? Ages: 2-5 w/adult /member; $6/member sibling; $10/non-member per date Bring your preschooler to Eden Mill to discover the wonder of nature! Programs will include nature games and activities, story, craft and a hike exploring the landscape. Must pre-register! Nature Storybook Art Session 2 Wednesdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23 from 12:30-2:30pm Fee: $42/member or $44/non-member for the month Each activity builds new awareness about books, illustrators, and their art techniques as each illustrator is paired with a book, and presented to the child artist for an art activity of creative value. Art techniques include: drawing, painting, collage, crafting/constructing. Must pre-register! Homeschool Social Studies You Say You Want a Revolution Thursdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24 from 12:15-2:00pm Fee: $25/member or $30/non-member for the month How did the Industrial Revolution impact children? Examine how the lives of children changed as people moved from farms to factories, with a special emphasis on the milling industry. Must pre-register! Winter Wildlife Hike Saturday, January 12 from 10:00-11:30am All ages; minors must be acc. by a participating adult Who and what is stirring in the woods at Eden Mill? The whole family can join us for a wander through the woods to explore the park habitats in winter and search for signs of activity. Please dress according to the weather!
February Fly Tying for Fly Fishing Tuesday, Feb. 5 from 7:00-8:30pm Ages: 8 and over (minors must be acc. by an adult) Talented enthusiasts from a local fly fishing group provide instruction and guidance on popular fly patterns to interested people of all experience levels. Materials and equipment/tools are provided for those who do not have their own. Must pre-register! Preschool Nature Series February Tuesdays from 10:00-11:00am Feb. 12: I Heart Nature Feb. 26: Special Snowflakes Ages: 2-5 w/adult /member; $6/member sibling; $10/non-member per date Bring your preschooler to Eden Mill to discover the wonder of nature! Programs will include nature games and activities, story, craft and a hike exploring the landscape. Must pre-register! Nature Storybook Art Session 3 Wednesdays, Feb. 6, 13, 20 from 12:30-2:30pm Fee: $42/member or $44/non-member for the month Each activity builds new awareness about books, illustrators, and their art techniques as each illustrator is paired with a book, and presented to the child artist for an art activity of creative value. Art techniques include: drawing, painting, collage, crafting/constructing. Must pre-register! Homeschool Social Studies Hail to the Chiefs Thursdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 from 12:15-2:00pm Fee: $25/member or $30/non-member for the month Why do George Washington and Abraham Lincoln deserve a national holiday? We ll take a look at the lives of these two Presidents, and discuss the importance of the Executive Branch of our government. Must pre-register!
Parks and Recreation Programs - below Pre-registration is required for all programs. Now you can register and pay online for county programs with a secure and convenient user account. To create a user account and register for programs, type in the following URL: http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/parksrecregistration. Questions? Come to any Harford County Parks & Recreation office or call Eden Mill at 410-836-3050. December JR Scientist: Homemade Silly Putty Friday, Dec. 7 at 4:30pm Ages: 5-14 Fee: $4 Learn about the scientific method as we experiment with making homemade silly putty. Must pre-register by Nov. 23! Winter Tree ID Saturday, Dec. 8 at 3:30pm Join us on a short hike as we discuss some basic characteristics that help to identify ours trees without leaves. Mill Tour Monday Monday, Dec. 10, at 10:00am or 2:00pm. Learn about Eden Mill s Historic Grist Mill through a guided tour. I m The Gingerbread Man Thursday, Dec. 20 at 4:30pm Ages: 4 & up (minors must be accomp. by registered adult) Fee: $10 Join us while we decorate gingerbread cookies, listen to festive holiday music, and learn about the folklore around the gingerbread man. Must pre-register by Dec. 6! The Reason for the Season Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 4:30pm & Saturday, Dec. 22 at 9:30am Fee: $10 Why do we have seasons? What is a solstice? Join us as we make a winter solstice wreath, and learn more about our planet. Must pre-register by Dec. 4! Earth Art: D.I.Y. Tree Cookie Ornaments Friday, Dec. 21 at 4:30pm Ages: 3-17 (minors must be accomp. by registered adult) Join us as we decorate the perfect holiday gift, tree cookie ornaments. Must pre-register by Dec. 7! Winter Hiking Series: Sounds of Winter Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 4:00pm Explore which birds call Eden Mill home all year round. Winter Camp Thursday, Dec. 27 - Friday, Dec. 28 from 9:00am-3:00pm Ages: 8 12 0 Join Eden Mill s Winter Camp for two days of fun-filled activities and adventures! Must pre-register by December 13! Winter Hiking Series: Sounds of Winter Wednesday, Dec. 26 at 4:00pm Explore what birds call Eden Mill home all year round. Bat Box Refurbishment Saturday, December 29 from 9:30-11:00am Ages: 5 & up (minors must be accomp. by registered adult) Fee: Free Help Eden Mill bring our old bat boxes back to life. Must pre-register by Dec. 15!
Cocoa and Snow Wednesday, Jan.2 at 4:00pm Ages: 4 & up (minors must be accomp. by registered adult) Learn how snow is made, make a snowflake to take home, enjoy some hot cocoa, and read a story. Must pre-register by Dec. 19! JR Scientist: Homemade Lava Lamp Friday, Jan. 4 at 4:30pm Ages: 5-14 Fee: $4 Learn about density as we experiment with making homemade lava lamps. Must pre-register by Dec. 21! Mill Tour Monday Monday, Jan. 7 at 10:00am or 2:00pm. Learn about Eden Mill s Historic Grist Mill through a guided tour. Tweet Treats Thursday, Jan. 10 at 4:30pm Join us in learning about different birds you might find around your house. Make a hanging treat to put outside your window and see who comes to visit. Must preregister by Dec. 27! D.I.Y Winter Wreath Saturday, Jan. 12 at 9:30am Ages: 5 & up (minors must be accomp. by registered adult) Create your own winter wreath with real evergreen and pinecones we will collect from the trails! Customize it while enjoying hot cocoa. Must pre-register by Dec. 29! Winter Foragers Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 3:30pm Ages: 5 & up (minors must be accomp. by paying adult) The trees may be bare but there is still plenty to eat for the animals that call Eden Mill home. Join us on a short hike as we learn about how animals survive the winter. Earth Art: D.I.Y. Bird Feeder Friday, Jan. 18 at 4:30pm Ages: 3-17 January Learn about how we can help our feathery friends survive the winter by making DIY bird feeders. Must pre-register by Jan. 4! Winter Hiking Series: Animal Detectives Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 3:30pm Ages: All ages (minors accomp. by paying registered adult) Learn how to find and identify animal tracks in the wild. Winter Tree ID Thursday, Jan. 24 at 3:30pm Join us on a short hike as we discuss some basic characteristics that help to identify ours trees without leaves. Winter Wonderland Hike Saturday, Jan. 26 at 9:30am Ages: 5 & up (minors must be accomp. by paying adult) Come and see how winter has changed the beauty of Eden Mill into a winter wonderland. Must pre-register 24 hours in advance! Spring or Snow? The Groundhog Knows! Thursday, Jan. 31 at 4:00pm Join us as we learn about Punxsutawney Phil, the legendary weather forecaster. We will learn the folklore and traditions and make a top hat to wear on the big day. Must pre-register by Jan. 19! February JR Scientist: Homemade Ice Cream Friday, Feb. 1 at 4:30pm Ages: 5-14 Fee: $4 Learn about the freezing temperature of water as we experiment with making homemade ice cream. Must pre-register by Jan. 18! Track and Trails Thursday, Feb. 7 at 10:30am Join us on a short hike as we search for some animal tracks and signs around the park. Must pre-register 24 hours in advance!
February (cont.) Snake Board Saturday, Feb. 9 at 9:30am Ages: 5 & up (minors must be accomp. by registered adult) Fee: Free Help Eden Mill build a snake board for our corn snakes to get some exercise! Must pre-register by Jan. 26! Mill Tour Monday Monday, Feb. 11 at 10:00am or 2:00pm. Learn about Eden Mill s Historic Grist Mill through a guided tour. Be My Valentine Tuesday, February 12 at 4:30pm Make a valentine for someone special and ice a pair of cookies for you and your Valentine. Must pre-register by Jan. 29! Skull Detectives Friday, Feb. 15 at 3:00pm Ages: 5 & up (minors must be accomp. by registered adult) Come and learn about animal phrenology, or the study of skulls! Learn how to identify predator from prey and discover the many uses of teeth! Must pre-register 24 hours in advance! Winter Hiking Series: Nature Journalist Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 3:30pm Ages: all ages (minors must be accomp. by paying adult) Create a drawn or written journal entry as we hike to see what wildlife we can find here at Eden Mill during the winter. Nature s Sweet Treat Thursday, Feb. 21 at 10:30 Maple Syrup, to some, is liquid gold. Join us as we learn how maple syrup is harvested and made, what the weather has to do with its production, and how to make a sweet winter treat. Must pre-register 24 hours in advance! Paracord Crafts Saturday, Feb. 23 at 9:30am Ages: 5 & up (minors must be accomp. by registered adult) Fee: $6 Learn how to create different types of survival crafts with paracord! Make your own keychain, bracelet and monkey s fist out of this awesome rope! Must pre-register by Feb. 9! Cabin Fever Hike Thursday, Feb. 28 at 10:30am Tired of being cooped up inside all winter? Spring is nearly upon us! Join us for a short hike and learn how the trees are preparing for Spring. We will learn what is going on inside that bark and learn how trees know when to bloom their leaves.