IRENE PROVIDES A Time for Science WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE PROJECTS

A Time for Science Nature and Science Learning Center regrets that the Saturday Family Fun Day scheduled for September 10 is cancelled.  However, the various astronomy events scheduled for later this month and next are anticipated to go on as scheduled.  Hurricane Irene left so many downed trees that our facilities and trails need immediate attention.  It is anticipated that tree clearing activities will be of primary importance at least throughout the month of September.  Please check this website and watch for newsletter updates to determine the status of all events scheduled through October.

Though many may be involved with personal damage clean-up, this situation presents excellent opportunities for service projects for Scouts, schools and other groups to help with the clean-up.  If you or your group is interested we certainly can use all of the help we can get and would welcome an opportunity to discuss what service you can provide and to schedule an appropriate time to utilize your assistance.  Please use the form below to inquire about such opportunities.

Thank you.

John T. Bray, Ph.D.
Executive Director
A Time for Science Nature and Science Learning Center

 

Hurricane Irene Volunteer Recovery Form

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Please see the “A Community Supper” posting for updated information.

NEW LIFE FOR THE WILDS
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A Time for Science Nature and Science Learning Center

 

Four Banded Water Snakes that have been “participating” in an ECU Graduate research project and the snakes gave birth this past week to 56 little ones.   Leah Connell (ATFS’s Nature Interpreter) assures that the mamas and all of the cute babies are released into the wilds near where the mamas were captured for the study – Ah! Home sweet home.

2011 Greater Greenville CROP Hunger Walk

The Greater Greenville CROP Hunger Walk, sponsored by Church World Service and organized by the local community of faith, will be held on October 2, 2011, to fight hunger both locally and around the world. Our fundraising goal for the 25th Annual Greater Greenville CROP Hunger Walk is $25,000.  Please support this worthwhile event and help us reach our goal!

Important Information

• Date: October 2, 2011
• Start Time: 3:00 p.m.
• Location: First Presbyterian Church, 1400 South Elm Street
• Online registration page
• Committee contact
  • Dana Hartong ( dhartong@embarqmail.com / 252-353-0456 )
• Local agency recipients (each to receive portion of walk income)
  • Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina
  • The Campus Kitchen at East Carolina University
• Facebook event page (you’ll need to be logged into Facebook to view)

JUST SO YOU’LL KNOW
LAWN MOWING AT A Time for Science

Mowing the 10 acres of lawns and meadows in and around A Time for Science and the Nature Conservancy involves a bit more than just running a mower through the grass.  This grass is a precious resource for “Mother Nature’s” (Nancy’s radio handle) demonstration organic garden.  Remember, this served as the basis for the “Edible Landscape Project” at the Ayden Boys and Girls Club.  Father Time (John’s radio handle) and his assistant mow, rake and harvest this raw material for compost.  All are invited to come past and see the results.