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February 3, 2008 - Sunday

Press release;)
Current mood: cynical
Groundhog Day Celebration!
www.hhnaturemuseum.org

Chuckie the groundhog. This Saturday, February 2 at 10 a.m., join the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum to celebrate Groundhog Day at the Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall. Chuckie, a live groundhog, will be at the museum. Will he see his shadow? There will be music and a Master of Ceremony. Those who attend will learn interesting facts about groundhogs: such as groundhog biology, lifecycle and hibernation habits. Each participant will create a groundhog craft and sing groundhog songs. This program is recommended for All Ages! No pre-registration is necessary. Cost: $5. Members:$3. Come join the celebration! Bring family and friends!For information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204
February Museum CalendarThroughout the Month - "Meet the Animals" Saturday and Sundays 2:30 p.m. at the Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson. Living Hudson Exhibit and Symbols of New York Exhibit. Museum Admission: $3. Members are free.Tuesday, February 5, 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. - Young Naturalist Open House for 2008-09 at the Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W. Opportunity for new families to register. Numbers will be handed out. Openings are currently available for the three-year-old afternoon program. For more information call 845-534-5506, ext. 204 or click here YoungNaturalistPre-KProgram . Saturday, February 9, 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. - An Afternoon Tea with Exquiste Orchids in the farmhouse at the Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W. Relaxing afternoon of tea and learning about Orchids. Potted orchids will be available for purchase after the program. For adults and children 12 and older. Cost: $8. Members:$6. Pre-registration is required by February 6. Please call 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and 24, 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. MapleSugarTours begin at the Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall. Tours start every half hour and are a 45-min walk through the field and forest, stopping at points of interest to learn aspects of making maple syrup. Wear boots and dress warmly. No pre-registration required. All ages welcome! Cost: $7 Members:$5. For more information please call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.Starting February 26: After school program for K through 2nd grade students. Tuesdays for 6 weeks at the Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall from 3:45 p.m. until 5 p.m. Pathfinders (K-2nd grade) :How Fast Can A Bear Run? Learn how the bear lives. Cost: $85. Members:$70. For information and pre-registration call 845-534-5506, ext. 204.Starting February 27: After school program for 3rd through 5th grade students. Wednesdays for six weeks at the Outdoor Discovery Center, 20 Kenridge Farm Drive, Route 9W, Cornwall from 3:45 p.m. until 5 p.m. Explorers (3rd-5th grade) : Snow skills. Learn how to walk on snow by making snowshoes. Create a fire from wood and string and construct a shelter from snow. Cost: $85. Members:$70. For information and pre-registration call 845-534-5506, ext. 204
For information about membership or to join on-line go to MuseumMembership . For a listing of Museum programs go to www.hhnaturemuseum.org .



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