Fall Children's Series programs just around the corner!

Bring your little ones to Briar Bush for fun, friends and the outdoors!

Remember that if you are an Abington Township resident, you receive 10% off listed prices and if you are a Friends of Briar Bush member, you receive 20% off the listed price.

Nature Sign Language
all ages, with adult
Sundays, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
$10 per family

People everywhere are discovering the benefits of using AMerican Sign Language to communicate with infants. Join guest educator Katy Abbott to learn signs for words and concepts in nature as you explore the museum and trails at Briar Bush. This relaxed and informal program is a great bonding experience for parents and infants.

September 13
October 18
November 8
December 6

Magic Mornings
2-3 year olds with adult
Wed/Thurs/Fri, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
$10/class; $5 per additional child enrolled

Toddlers and adults discover nature together through stories, crafts, games, trail hikes and live animal encounters. Snacks provided. Adjacent classes duplicate curriculum.

September 9, 10 or 11
September 23, 24 or 25
October 7, 8 or 9
October 21, 22, or 23
November 5 or 6
November 19 or 20
December 3 or 4
December 17 or 18

Preschool Pioneers
4-5 year olds
Tuesdays, 1-2 p.m.
$32/4-day series; $24/3-day series

Preschoolers are invited to join us for a month-long series of "back to nature" fun. Programs may include nature hikes, hands-on activities, crafts and animal encounters.

September 8, 15, 22 and 29
October 6, 13, 20 and 27
November 10, 17 and 24
December 1, 8, 15 and 22

Junior Birders Club
All Grades
Thursdays, 3:45-4:45 p.m.
*field trip 3:45-5:15 p.m.
$8/class; $12/field trip

Do you enjoy watching our feathered friends? Join us for a hike through BBNC trails or another local birding site to search for birds and their habitats. Bring binoculars and a field guide if possible, though we can provide them if needed. This program is best suited for children who can read.

September 17*
October 15
November 19*
December 17

No School? Cool!
2009-2010 school year
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

A program designed to help parents on days when school is closed but work is not! Pack a lunch; snack will be provided. Individual trips described below.

Animal Keeper for a Day
Monday, September 28
$45
Children will work together with our Animal Care Supervisor to provide daily care for all of Briar Bush's resident animals. In the afternoon, we will visit a local zoo to learn about exotic animal care.

That's Creepy!
Tuesday, November 3
$65
A kitchen full of cockroaches! A wall covered in human skulls! We will visit two of the creepiest places in Philadelphia - The Insectarium and the Mutter Museum.

Winter in the Woods
Monday, December 28-Thursday, December 31
$45/day or $150/4 days
Children will have a (snow)ball spending thier winter break at Briar Bush. Each day will include the best of camp activities including indoor and outdoor activities, animal encounters, games and crafts. Parents, you can register for each day individually to fit your schedule.

Additional No School? Cool! Trips:
Monday, March 1
Monday, April 5
Tuesday, May 18