794 Rancocas Road Mount Holly, NJ 08060 (609) 261-2495 E-mail: rancocas@njaudubon.org Directions

Hours:                        Tuesday - Saturday 9 - 5 Sunday 12 - 5                  Closed Monday Winter Schedule: The Center closes at 4 PM 11/15 through 3/15

FAMILY PROGRAMS at RNC

Digital Camera Scavenger Hunt SPECIAL RNC FUND RAISER

Saturday April 5, 2008, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Spend the day outdoors enjoying the spring weather and support the Rancocas Nature Center! Make your own team of two to five people and join a "scavenger hunt" looking for area birds and bird-related items. All you need is a digital camera and a sense of adventure. Donation $15 per person or $40 per team. Prizes awarded. Register by Saturday March 29, 2008.  Call the Center for Details at 609-261-2495.

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Whooo's Out There?

Sunday March 2, 2008, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Will we spot the elusive Great Horned Owl? Maybe we'll be serenaded by tree frogs? Join a RNC naturalist for an exciting early evening hike. There's always something new to discover on the trails. Cost: $10/NJAS members;$15/non-members.

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Know the "Bear" Facts FREE

Sunday March 16, 2008, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Learn about living  with black bears in New Jersey. Topics include bear biology, the natural history of bears in the Garden State, current research and co-existing with black bears. This program, presented by NJDEP staff, is suitable for children and adults.

FREE MEMBER BIRD WALKS

Fridays 8:00 A.M.

March 7. April 4, and May 2

Membership has its privileges. Join RNC Associate Naturalists for a free bird walk one Friday a month at RNC. The sightings will be added to the RNC bird list being compiled by Tom Bailey and Sandra Keller. Meet at the picnic tables by the parking lot.

The walk will begin promptly at 8:00.
Cost: free to NJAS members, non-members $5.

Rancocas Nature Center Happenings

What's New On RNC Pages

This page has been updated with announcements for upcoming programs.

Additional Programs and field trips can be found here.

Sign up Now for Spring Sessions

Children's Nature Series

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LITTLE SPROUTS

For ages 2 1/2 to 4 and their caregivers

Fridays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. May 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, & 13 2008

Gardens are a wonderful place for young children to have a hands-on experience with nature. Youngsters share a fun filled morning with their parent/caregiver learning about garden visitors, flowers and plant care in and around our colorful children's garden. Parents will be expected to participate, so dress to get dirty. Please pre-registrar, class size is limited. Children need not attend all weeks of the series. Cost: per child/week, $6/NJAS members; $10/non-members.

Click here for pictures from past programs.

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NATURE TODDLERS

For ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers

Fridays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. February 22, 29, March 7, 14, April 11, 18, & 25 2008

Designed for toddlers, this weekly program engages children in nature through crafts, songs and games, and discovery hikes. Themes include nature's awakening and animal lives; a different topic is explored each week. It's a great way to share quality time with your pre-schooler. Please pre-registrar, class size is limited. Children need not attend all weeks of the series. Cost: per child/week, $7/NJAS members; $10/non-members.

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NATURE EXPLORERS CLUB

For ages 5 1/2 to 8

Sundays form 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. March 9, 16, 30, April 6, & 13 2008

Youngsters attend "club meetings" and choose topics to explore including games, nature hikes, and creative take-home projects. An offsite family field trip on April 13th will conclude the session. Please pre-registrar, class size is limited. Cost: $25 Club fee for he first week; each additional session $6/NJAS members; $10/non-members.

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON NATURE CLUB

This is a chance for older girls and boys to spend some time with nature lovers their own age. The group will help create a schedule of activities for this session. These may include hiking, birding, tracking, botany, nature projects. There will be a field trip the last week.

Check back in the fall for program dates.

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Here are some pictures of the fun we had planting the gardens. To view photos of the gardens in bloom click: Children's Garden or Butterfly Garden.

All program fees and membership dues help support the NJAS and your local NJAS Center. Membership benefits include discounts on all our programs. Consider becoming a member today.

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Photos by Steve Mattan and RNC Staff.