SPRUCE RUN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
FALL NEWSLETTER 2019
Kids Grow Better Outside
Geri Granger: ggranger9556@columbus.k12.oh.us
FAMILY NATURE CLUB
Spruce Run Environmental Study Center will once again host FREE family Saturday programming for all CCS staff, students and their families. Family programming is also open to the general public. Programming will occur one Saturday a month from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. For your family's convenience, programming will follow an "open house" format so you can come and go through the day as you please. Some programs will state specific times for certain activities that will happen during that particular day. Occasionally, you may be asked to sign up for an activity.
This year, each month's program will be based on a book that can be checked out at your local library. See details of programming below.
All programs will happen rain, snow or shine so dress for the weather.
* No programming will occur in September or January*
October 26
NOVEMBER 16
December 14
Book Read Along Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53P7OhrunYs
February 15
March 28
April 4 & May 16
We will concentrate on trail maps and orienteering. We will show you how to use a compass, find your way through the woods, which direction is north based on reading the signs in nature and how to mark a trail so you can find your way back. To register for this event CCS students and families can go to http://www.ccsoh.us/engagement
May 16th
We will use this book as a guide to set up mini nature stations for you to visit. At each station, you will have to use your best nature detective observation and reasoning skills. To earn a merit badge sticker. To register for this event CCS students and families can go to http://www.ccsoh.us/engagement
Grant Recipient
1. Create a reading area in the woods which will include benches, reading chair and books
2. True to size wooden animal sculptures for students to interact with
3. Expansion of the Spruce Nature and Play area
February is BOGO Bus Month
What's New
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Become a volunteer. All you need is an enthusiasm for nature and the great outdoors, a willingness to learn and a desire to share with others! Volunteer hours are flexible and will depend on your chosen job area(s). No previous training is needed: training programs will be provided. Currently, we need volunteers in the following areas:
Office: answer telephone, filing, organizing supplies for school group activities
Horticulture: working in the greenhouse, raised bed, landscaping maintenance
Naturalist: sharing your personal "Nature Hobby" such as birding or rock collecting with student groups
Maintenance: general upkeep of the buildings and grounds
Scout Specialist: working with troops, or individual scouts on badges, scouting projects and volunteering opportunities at Spruce Run
Contact Geri Granger for more information: ggranger9556@columbus.k12.oh.us
Email: ggranger9556@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/Page/2676
Location: 4175 Sunbury Rd, Galena, OH, USA
Phone: 740.965.2676