SPRUCE RUN ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
FALL NEWSLETTER
A NEW ERA: Monthly Family Programming
Shutterbug
Stop by the classroom and learn about our nature photography contest. Then go on a "Wonder Walk" with one of our volunteers and learn about apps that can be added to your phone to enhance your photos.
Girl / Boy Scouts: if you would like to work on your Shutterbug / Photography badge contact ggranger9556@columbus.com for more information.
Pups and Pumpkins
Pumpkin crafts for the kids and off- trail walking for you and your four legged friend.
All dogs must be on a leash.
Turkey Trot
Stop by the classroom and sign out a pair of binoculars. Then go on a walk to see if you can find any of our famous turkeys. Volunteers will be located in the house on the observation porch to help you locate other birds that live at Spruce Run. They will also discuss the citizen science project we will be involved in called: Feederwatch.
The "TURKEY TROT", a one mile fun run, will begin at noon.
Donations Needed for the Boot Barn
Inside you will find boots, dipping nets, kick nets, buckets, small plastic aquariums ......
If you have any rain boots or hip waders that your family has outgrown, we would appreciate it greatly if you would consider donating them to us.
Field Trips
Contact Geri Granger via cell 614.286.9494 or email ggranger9556@columbus.k12.oh.us
Spruce Run Handbook can be found on the Science Department's website. http://www.ccsoh.us/sprucerun.aspx
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
Website: http://www.ccsoh.us/sprucerun.aspx
Location: 4175 Sunbury Road, Galena, OH, United States
Phone: 7409652676