Spruce Run Environmental Center
Winter/Spring 2019
MONTHLY FAMILY PROGRAMMING
Monthly Family Programming
Spruce Run Environmental Study Center will once again host FREE family weekend 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. See details of programming below. ALL PROGRAMS WILL HAPPEN RAIN, SNOW or SHINE.
Walking Stick
Artist Peggy Wagoner will be leading this workshop. She will show you her walking stick and tell how she created this beautiful piece of artwork that has now become a personal family heirloom. Peggy will assist you through the process of creating a walking stick for your family.
Please bring, broken costume jewelry to add a little "bedazzle" to your stick.
Salamanders
March 23
Come and learn about Ohio Salamanders, then help us look for our salamander populations. Bring your phones as we will be using the iNaturalist app.
https://woodlandstewards.osu.edu/sites/woodlands/files/d6/files/pubfiles/salamander.pdf
Letterboxing
Letterboxing is an outdoor hobby that combines elements of orienteering, art, and puzzle solving. Letterboxers hide small, weatherproof boxes in publicly accessible places and distribute clues to finding the box. During our program we will teach you the rules of letterboxing, give you clues so you can go letterboxing and teach you how to create your own letterbox.
Fairy Frolic
Nature, creative, and imaginative play is a big part of the learning that takes place at Spruce Run. So come for a day of fairy frolic and fun. We will show you where our fairies live and give you the opportunity to create fairy furniture, fairy swings and fairy doors. Dressing in your best fairy attire only adds to the fun, wings are a must, crowns and wands are optional.
SPRUCE RUN GRANT UPDATES
Growing Resilient School Gardens
Scat, Tracks and Fur
Spruce Nature and Play
MIDDLE SCHOOL PBL @ Spruce Run
SERVICE HOURS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Become a volunteer. All you need is an enthusiasm for Columbus City Schools, 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
Location: 4175 Sunbury Road, Galena, OH, USA
Phone: 7409652676