October 2012

PROJECT LEARNING TREE WORKSHOP
Saturday, October 13       (Teachers)   
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Project Learning Tree workshop - one of the oldest and most successful environmental education programs in the world. PLT activities are unbiased, interdisciplinary, fun, hands-on lesson plans, based on sound science.  The goal is to "teach students HOW to think NOT WHAT to think about environmental issues."  For more information, see www.plt.org. Includes the 96-lesson-plan, 400-page "PLT Pre-K-8 Activity Guide."  High School teachers will also receive two of PLT's five Secondary Education Modules. PLT has a New early childhood education book that comes with a music CD. Early childhood teachers will receive that material. TEACHERS JUST NEED TO BRING A BROWN-BAG LUNCH.  THIS IS A FREE WORKSHOP for all counties in Mississippi, courtesy of a DEQ grant. 0.6 CEU credits available – cost is $10.

LEARN THE ART OF BONSAI
Saturday, October 20    (Adults)   
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Patrick LaNasa, Co-Founder of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Bonsai Society, will conduct a hands-on bonsai workshop. Participants will develop a real beginning bonsai from selected nursery stock. The cost to members is $30, non-members $35. Sign up early as the class is limited to 12 persons, ages 16 and up. Materials list will be provided. Materials list must be purchased in advance (print). 
*for items to be purchased: "one could purchase those items from Big Lots, WalMart, KMart or some of the items from the Dollar Store.
Minimum items suggested-
A regular pair of pruning shears; a strong pair of inexpensive scissors (to cut roots); a better pair of scissors to cut small branches; chopsticks; a pair of common pliers. Optional a pair of needle nose pliers; a 2" paintbrush.

PAINTED PUMPKINS    (Kids)
Saturday, October 27             
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Design a painted pumpkin to add to your fall décor!  Families will use natural materials and a variety of props to personalize their pumpkin in this program with Director Pat Drackett and other assistants. One pumpkin will be provided per person; however, you are welcome to bring more pumpkins for decorating. Members' children, $4, non-members' children, $6. Register by Thursday October 25.

 YOGA AT PINECOTE PAVILION
Saturday, October 27    (Adults)   
1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Join certified yoga instructor James Sones in the beautiful natural setting of Pinecote Pavilion for a gentle yoga class followed by a short meditation sitting.  Class size is limited to 16.  Yoga mats will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own.  Please arrive at least 10 minutes early.  Free for members; non-members $5. Register by October 26.