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Cox Arboretum -- Family/Youth Program: October 2006

DAYTON, Ohio —

Thursday, October 12 --- 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Parent & Preschooler: Is this MY house? (ages 3 - 6) Cox Arboretum & Gardens MetroPark, Education Center, 6733 Springboro Pk. With winter approaching, many animals are looking for a home to keep them warm. Which house is the best for a mouse? Where can fish go to keep from freezing? Find the answers to these questions and more as you travel from station to station. Registrants may arrive between 10 and 10:30 a.m. Reservations required: Call 434-9005.

Saturday, October 14 --- noon - 3 p.m. Eureka Lab! They’ve got Bats in the Attic! (grades 1 & older) Cox Arboretum & Gardens MetroPark, Learning Lab, 6733 Springboro Pk. Ever heard the expression “She’s got bats in the attic”? Well, we aren’t crazy but at this Eureka Lab!, we’re crazy about bats. Learn more about these fascinating creatures, including echolocation and whether or not bats are blind. All activities meet Ohio Academic Content Standards for Science. All participants must be accompanied by an adult while in the lab. No reservations required.

Saturday, October 28 --- 10 a.m. (2 hrs) Scout Leader Training Workshop Cox Arboretum & Gardens MetroPark, Learning Lab, 6733 Springboro Pk. Would you like to bring your den or troop to the Arboretum to work on badge requirements or explore the park, but feel like you don't have the nature know-how? This workshop is for you! Get oriented to the grounds, discover the trails and natural areas, and learn fun, easy activities to do with your group that fulfill badge requirements. Please specify ages and level of scouts you work with when registering. Reservations required: Call 434-9005.

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