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FILMS ________ Films are shown in the Park's Auditorium on weekends, during school vacations, and every day during the summer. Check the current schedule. PROGRAMS __________ Live animal demonstration - on weekends Track Talk - on weekends Guided Trail Walks - on weekends. Check (details) "Ask a Geologist" program. - 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. on the following Saturdays: September 13, October 11, and November 8 A staff naturalist or geologist will be available to answer questions about rocks, minerals, and other geology-related topics. A "Scouting Day" has been scheduled on October 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. See details. Print out Registration Form and Roster. ACTIVITIES __________ Fossil Boxes Coloring, Puzzles, and Books Make a Dinosaur Tracks bookmark Mine for Gems and Fossils To share in the experience, participants will need to purchase a bag of "mining rough" that is available in the Friends' bookshop. Both mineral and gem or fossil bags are available. Prices range from $5.50 to $9 a bag. This activity will be available from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday during the summer and on weekends after Labor Day. Track Casting (instructions) for this seasonal activity which concludes October 31. Outdoor Bingo scavenger hunt Letterboxing and EarthCache activities GROUP VISITS __________ School Field Trips are available and have been designed to meet the Connecticut State Curriculum standards. See details. Scout Troops are encouraged to visit the park when "Ask A Geologist" program is scheduled and ask questions that will fulfill badge requirements. |