The following programs will be held at Pickering Creek and are free of charge to Pickering Creek and Chesapeake Audubon members unless otherwise noted.  To register call (410) 822-4903 or REGISTER ONLINE.

EcoCamp    Family Programs     Library Programs     Volunteer Events     Educator Workshops

Family Programs
Please register in advance by calling 410/822-4903. Pre-registration is required. Children are considered ages 15 and under.

Seining and Wading for Families
Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 1-3 PM
Location: Main Office
Cost: $5/adult; Free/child
Leader: Mandy Smith
Adults and young adults will get to wear chest waders into Pickering Creek and use our seine nets to catch small fish, jellies, and crustaceans to show our young audience up close.  Children are invited to wear water shoes and get their feet wet exploring the edge of the sandy creek.  We’ll get to meet some killifish, Atlantic silversides, mummichogs, and grass shrimp.
 
Pollinator Trail Walk
Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 10 AM-12 PM
Location: Garden Classroom
Cost: $5/adult; Free/child
Leader: Mandy Smith
Learn about herbs and native plants that attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators. Check out the different ways you can provide shelter for native bees.

Programs at Talbot County Free Library, Easton
There are no fees for these programs, however donations to Pickering Creek Audubon Center are greatly appreciated. To register call 410-822-1626.
None scheduled at this time

Programs at Talbot County Free Library, St. Michaels
There are no fees for these programs, however donations to Pickering Creek Audubon Center are greatly appreciated. Call 410/745-5877 to register.
Bird Beak Adaptations
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
4-5 PM
Birds are amazing! Birds are fantastic! Discover your inner bird as we use games and crafts to find out the ways beaks are used.

Who Lives in the Forest?
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
4-5 PM
From day to night the forest is alive. Explore the web that connects the many life forms that make up this awesome habitat.

Tracks & Traces
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
4-5 PM
Animals are sneaky and secretive. They like to stay out of sight. But, their tracks and traces can be detected if one knows what to look for.
   
Volunteer Events
To sign up to join the Pickering Creek Volunteer Corps, or to register for one of these events, please call Samantha at 410-822-4903 or email spitts@audubon.org

Volunteer Recognition Dinner                        
Wednesday, October  27, 2010
Join Pickering Creek staff for a wonderful evening of food and friends at our annual volunteer recognition dinner. Look for an invitation for you and a friend to join us in October. Thank you for all that you do through out the year.

Contact the volunteer coordinator for more information or to register for these events.

Educator Workshops
Audubon Watershed Experience Workshop (See flier)
Friday, August 20, 2010, 10 PM- 3 PM
This professional development workshop is open to all participating teachers and any Biology or Environmental Science teacher that might be interested in doing the Audubon Watershed Experience program with classes in the future. Audubon staff will review each component of AWE – Chesapeake Bay Watershed 101, A Day on the Chesapeake Bay, Making Connections and Pass It On. Topics and activities will include Chesapeake Bay ecology, habitat assessment, bird watching, fishing, water quality, watershed health, student assessments and the website. Teachers will receive a teacher manual with all information and worksheets, plus supplemental lessons for in class. Tea, coffee and snacks will be provided, but you need to bring a bag lunch. Workshop cost is covered by a grant with NOAA/B-WET. For more information about the Audubon Watershed Experience, check out the website at: http://audubonawe.squarespace.com/. To register call 410/822-4903 or email Mandy Smith.