December 2015

Eco-Buggy Tour in Lyonia Preserve from 9:00-11:00

a.m. December 5. Nature lovers can get a different perspective

of Lyonia Preserve during this fun program. Participants will board

the county’s “eco-buggy”, a covered trailer equipped with benches,

to join LEC staff to learn about scrub habitat along with the wildlife that

call this unique place their home. Participants should wear appropriate

clothing, comfortable shoes, and bring binoculars and a camera. Limited

seating is available for this tour and registration is strongly suggested.

This program is free and attendees will meet at the pavilion in the Lyonia

Preserve.

Tiny Trekkers: “Gingerbread Friends” from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday

December 5. Come read a book along with us about a lonely gingerbread

baby, who having set out to find a friend, enters a bakery where he tries to talk

to different cookies and other figures, but winds up leading a crowd back to his

house on a chase. This program is recommended for children ages 2-5. This

program is free and is sponsored by The Friends of Lyonia Environmental Center.

Naturally Christmas workshop from 1:00-

2:30 p.m. Saturday December 5. ‘Tis the

season to decorate your home with what nature

provides. During this program we will teach you how

to use natural items to decorate your home and give it a one of a

kind look. From pine cones, twigs and other materials found in

nature, we will use our creative minds to see what we can put

together. This program is free and is sponsored by The Friends of

Lyonia Environmental Center.

Holiday Recycled Ornaments from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday December 6.

Bring the family to “green” up your holiday tree by making some

handcrafted ornaments from recycled materials. Get in the holiday spirit as

we enjoy some holiday tunes, sip hot cider, and eat cookies while we work.

Refreshments are provided by The Friends of Lyonia Environmental Center.

Cost is $3 per participant.

Parent’s Shopping Day Out from 10:00 – 2:00 pm Saturday, December

12. Need some time without the kids to take care of that holiday shopping

list, decorate or wrap gifts? Kids ages 5 – 13 can join LEC education staff

for a fun afternoon of nature themed games, arts & crafts, and a holiday

movie. Bring a clearly labeled sack lunch and drink for each child. An

afternoon snack will be provided. ADVANCED REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED,

and space is limited. Cost is $15 for the first child, $10 for additional siblings.

The Peculiar Poinsettia from 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 13 The beautiful red color of

the poinsettia is a holiday favorite! Learn about

the history and customary uses of this striking plant, and create a

poinsettia craft from up-cycled products to take home with you.

Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a potted poinsettia.

This program is free.

Holiday Wreath Making from 10:00 – 11:30 am Wednesday, December

16 & Saturday December 19. Brought back by popular demand!

It’s that time of year to make holiday wreaths at the LEC! Bring the

family to create a one of a kind wreath out of sand pine clippings,

pine cones and other materials found in nature. Ribbon and other supplies

will also be provided. Cost per wreath is $10 and can be paid on date of program.

Hot apple cider and cookies will be provided as well. Supplies are needed for

this program so please call 386-789-7207 ext. #21028 to register. Refreshments

are provided by the Friends of Lyonia Environmental Center.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt hike from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday December

19. We will host a guided outdoor scavenger hunt, with an intro to “geocaching”.

Come “cache” in on this no experience necessary leisurely stroll through Lyonia

Preserve. Be prepared to see birds, butterflies, trees, and at the end you might

even find a hidden “cache”. This program is recommended for beginners ages

10 and up and is free of charge.

Brrrr! Baby, It’s Cold Outside from 3:00-4:00

p.m. Sunday December 20. What do the

reptiles in Lyonia Preserve do during the winter?

Join LEC education staff to learn about some of these

ectothermic (cold-blooded) species and how they survive the

cooler months. Hot chocolate will be served. This free program is

sponsored by the Friends of Lyonia Environmental Center.

Tiny Trekkers: “Bear Snores On” from 10:00 – 11:00 am Saturday,

December 26. We will read a book about a bear whose cave fills with

animal friends as he sleeps, take a hike out in the preserve and make a

winter craft for children to take home. This program is recommended

for children ages 2-5. This program is free and is sponsored by The

Friends of Lyonia Environmental Center.

Winter in the Scrub hike from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Saturday December 26.

Time to dust off those winter boots and take to the trails. We will go on an

exploratory hike into the preserve to see what animals and tracks we can

observe. Participants should bring water, wear closed toed shoes, dress

appropriately for the weather, and be prepared to hike on unpaved sugar sand

trails. This program is free.

Parallels in Nature Hike in Lyonia Preserve

from 2:00-3:30 pm Sunday December 27 Join LEC

education staff on this guided hike in Lyonia Preserve

as we discuss modern inventions that have been inspired by nature.

Participants should bring water, wear closed toed shoes, and be

prepared to hike on unpaved sugar sand trails. This program is free.

Guided Scrub Strolls at 9:00 a.m. every Monday and Friday in December.

LEC staff will lead these guided hikes in Lyonia Preserve. Strolls will be offered

every Monday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. It is strongly suggested that

participants wear closed toed shoes, bring water, and be prepared to hike on unpaved

sugar sand trails. These programs are free.

*Space is limited. Preregistration is strongly suggested and can be done by

calling (386) 789-7207 ext. # 21028. Please arrive 10 minutes before the

program to sign in inside our gift shop.