Thursday, January 14, 2010

2010 Events at Sunriver Nature Center

January 15 – 6:30 pm
Darwin’s Puzzles: The Evolution of Sex and Death
Sunriver Nature Center, Sunriver. Part of the Darwin’s Legacy Series. Tickets required in advance or at the door. Click here for more info.

January 16, 30 & February 13, 27
Saturdays 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
SNOWSHOE NATURE WALKS *
Meet at the Nature Center. Carpool with other guests to local snow parks and explore winter in the forest with a naturalist. Bring snacks, water and your own snowshoes. Call for Reservations 593-4394 Max. group = 15 $7 Adults $4 Children Members: $3 Adults $2 Children

February 12 – 6:30 pm
Genetics and the Origin of the Species
Sunriver Nature Center, Sunriver. Part of the Darwin’s Legacy Series. Tickets required in advance or at the door. Click here for more info.

February 13 Saturday
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
BALD EAGLES in OREGON
Join us for a slideshow presentation about one of Sunriver’s largest predators. Program included with NC admission. $3 Adults Children $1 Members Free

March 12– 6:30 pm
Each of us is a Galapagos: the wonderful and bizarre world of microbial evolution?
Sunriver Nature Center, Sunriver. Part of the Darwin’s Legacy Series. Tickets required in advance or at the door. Click here for more info.

March 20 Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Spring Equinox
Join us for day of exploring how the natural world rejuvenates itself after the long winter season for this year’s Spring Equinox. $3 Adults Children $2 Members Free

March 26 Friday
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m
Tales of Mystery & Imagination: EARTH
How significant is our planet in the Universe? Find out how Earth compares with our neighbors in our solar system and beyond. What we know today will surprise you $9 Adults, $6 Children, Members Free

Spring Break Kids’ Classes
*March 24 Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - noon
Young Explorers = Ages 4-6 Topic: Tracks
Junior Explorers = Ages 7-10 Topic: Reptiles Cost: $15 /Members $13.50

*March 25 Thursday 10:00 a.m. - noon
Rocketeers must be ages 8 & up Topic: Rocket Science Cost: $20 /Members $18

*March 26 Friday 10:00 a.m. - noon Young Explorers = Ages 4-6 Topic: Dinosaurs
Junior Explorers = Ages 7-10 Topic: Mammals Cost: $15 /Members $13.50

April 16 – 6:30 pm
Evolution of Complexity: Inside Darwin’s Black Box
Sunriver Nature Center, Sunriver. Part of the Darwin’s Legacy Series. Tickets required in advance or at the door. Click here for more info.

April 3, 10, 17, & 24 Thursdays
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
SPRING FAMILY FORAYS
For pre-schoolers, parents and grandparents.
All ages are encouraged to join a naturalist for a nature walk exploring the wonders of early Spring in Sunriver. $3 Adults $2 Children (ages 2-5) Members Free

June 17 – 6:30 pm
Evolution and Religion: Is There Room for Both?
Wille Hall, COCC Campus, Bend. Part of the Darwin’s Legacy Series. Tickets required in advance or at the door. Click here for more info.

October 8 – 6:30 pm
Evolution of Human and Primate Behavior
Sunriver Nature Center, Sunriver. Part of the Darwin’s Legacy Series. Tickets required in advance or at the door. Click here for more info.

November 18 – 6:30
What does it All Mean?
Wille Hall, COCC Campus, Bend. Part of the Darwin’s Legacy Series. Tickets required in advance or at the door. Click here for more info.

* Preregistration required. Call (541) 593-4394