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Habitat Hike at Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
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Wednesday, September 4 2019
10:00am - 1:30pm Lothian, MD Explore the diverse habitats and inhabitants of this sanctuary with Elaine Friebele, former Naturalist and Education Coordinator for Jug Bay. We'll wind through freshwater tidal wetlands, meadows, and forests in search of birds, amphibians, insects, and reptiles. Includes a tour of the butterfly garden at the Glendening Nature Preserve. Free. Limited to 18 participants. |
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REGISTER NOW: Email Beltway Chapter Co-Chair, Mona Enquist-Johnston
*please note, Mona will be away from her inbox until July 25*
REGISTER NOW: Email Beltway Chapter Co-Chair, Mona Enquist-Johnston
*please note, Mona will be away from her inbox until July 25*
Special Fall Workshop: Visit the Green Bank Observatory
Ssshh! Keep it Quiet at Green Bank Observatory! If you’re serious about getting away from social media for a day, this is the trip for you! We will enter the federal Radio Quiet Zone to visit the Green Bank Observatory in Green Bank, WV. On Sunday afternoon, Green Bank staff will take us on a tour of the facility, showing us how they interpret their site and the astronomical research that happens there.
We will spend Sunday evening learning about radio data and observing stars through optical telescopes, with training on Interpreting the Night Sky for All Ages. What determines the color of a star? Make a Star Guide to take home. Trade examples of folklore associated with the constellations. Monday morning GBO staff will share some practical applications:
Event Schedule:
Sunday 3:00pm to 5:00pm Tour of Green Bank by Bus
Welcome and Site Tour
Green Bank’s Interpretive Programs
Radio Quiet Zone: What/Why/How?
Sunday 5:30pm Supper in the Residence Hall
Sunday 6:30pm to 8:30pm (sunset is about 7:30pm) Star Party
BYO ocular telescope to share and/or check out those that are provided. Get your interpretive juices flowing with handouts, crafts, and ideas on Interpreting the Night Sky for All Ages.
Sunday 8:30pm to 9:00pm Folklore of the Constellations.
What have others seen when they looked at the Night Sky? Observe two interpretive programs and bring highlights of your own programs to share.
Monday 8:00am Breakfast in the Residence Hall
Monday 9:00am to noon Training and Roundtable
Session 1 – 9am to 10:30am
GBO’s Demonstration radio telescope
Astronomy in an Urban Setting
Light Pollution/Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
Session 2 – 10:45 to noon
Walk the 1km trail near Green Bank’s Visitor Center
Brainstorm session for interpreting this as a nature trail (or other theme?)
The event is a package deal!
All meals & lodging (double room) with all announced sessions all for one price:
Total Fee for Early Bird Member $65
Total Fee for Early Bird Non-Member $100
Last Day for Early Bird is August 19
Total Fee for Member after August 19 $75
Total Fee for Non-Member after August 15 $110
Last day to Register is August 26
Additional Fee for Private Room (with private bath) $35 extra
Each double room has two twin beds and a private bath. You will be assigned a roommate if you register at the double room rate and do not indicate a roommate preference. Linens and towels are provided for all rooms.
We will spend Sunday evening learning about radio data and observing stars through optical telescopes, with training on Interpreting the Night Sky for All Ages. What determines the color of a star? Make a Star Guide to take home. Trade examples of folklore associated with the constellations. Monday morning GBO staff will share some practical applications:
- GBO’s demonstration radio telescope and how it works
- Interpreting astronomy in an urban setting
- Compare/contrast radio frequency interference and light pollution
- Provocation: Encourage your audiences to keep the night sky dark!
Event Schedule:
Sunday 3:00pm to 5:00pm Tour of Green Bank by Bus
Welcome and Site Tour
Green Bank’s Interpretive Programs
Radio Quiet Zone: What/Why/How?
Sunday 5:30pm Supper in the Residence Hall
Sunday 6:30pm to 8:30pm (sunset is about 7:30pm) Star Party
BYO ocular telescope to share and/or check out those that are provided. Get your interpretive juices flowing with handouts, crafts, and ideas on Interpreting the Night Sky for All Ages.
Sunday 8:30pm to 9:00pm Folklore of the Constellations.
What have others seen when they looked at the Night Sky? Observe two interpretive programs and bring highlights of your own programs to share.
Monday 8:00am Breakfast in the Residence Hall
Monday 9:00am to noon Training and Roundtable
Session 1 – 9am to 10:30am
GBO’s Demonstration radio telescope
Astronomy in an Urban Setting
Light Pollution/Radio Frequency Interference (RFI)
Session 2 – 10:45 to noon
Walk the 1km trail near Green Bank’s Visitor Center
Brainstorm session for interpreting this as a nature trail (or other theme?)
The event is a package deal!
All meals & lodging (double room) with all announced sessions all for one price:
Total Fee for Early Bird Member $65
Total Fee for Early Bird Non-Member $100
Last Day for Early Bird is August 19
Total Fee for Member after August 19 $75
Total Fee for Non-Member after August 15 $110
Last day to Register is August 26
Additional Fee for Private Room (with private bath) $35 extra
Each double room has two twin beds and a private bath. You will be assigned a roommate if you register at the double room rate and do not indicate a roommate preference. Linens and towels are provided for all rooms.
Coming Soon
Thursday, October 3
Habitat Exhibition Tour at the Smithsonian Gardens with Cindy Brown
Additional information coming soon
Tuesday, November 5
Feather Mania with Avery Gunther
Additional informatoin coming soon
Habitat Exhibition Tour at the Smithsonian Gardens with Cindy Brown
Additional information coming soon
Tuesday, November 5
Feather Mania with Avery Gunther
Additional informatoin coming soon
