Archive for June, 2008

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Summer camp for grandparents (and grandkids)

Summer camp isn’t just for kids.
This week, 15 grandparents and their grandkids came to Severson Dells Nature Center for an outdoor adventure, and the chance to bond in nature. 
Creek sloshes, butterfly catching, pond mucking and scavenger hunts were among the activities that people from age 7 to 70 took part in.
One of our campers was […]

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Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Camp Peek Into Creek Movies

A fine time was had by all!

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Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Camp Peek-Into-Creek On TV

Video

WTVO Stateline Green Visits
Camp-Peek-Into-Creek

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Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

e-Notes from the Dells: Extinction of Experience

e-Notes From the Dells
June 2008
Spread the word about Severson Dells to your people! Forward this newsletter by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.
  In this issue . . . . .
1. A World Class Butterfly Dude and A Top Shelf Author
2. Butterfly Hikin’ With the Pros
3. Kiddie Lit […]

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Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Hall Creek Scamper: The Commercial 2008


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Monday, June 16th, 2008

Children’s Lit as Springboard to Outdoor Discovery Sunday, June 22

Sunday, June 22, 1:00-4:30 p.m.
At Severson Dells Nature Center
This workshop introduces teachers, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and anyone else to children’s literature that leads to outdoor discoveries and learning from nature.
Carefully selected picture books from a wide range of cultures will be read to the group and then we will venture out into nature to […]

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Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Extinction of Experiece: Scott Russell Sanders and Robert Michael Pyle, June 27

There is a movement across the nation that is connecting people to nature, something we here at Severson Dells Nature Center have been doing for over 30 years. We are thankful to be able to honor the memory of Dr. Alan Hutchcroft in providing a very special night to you. Two shining stars in the […]

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