Why Don't Birds Fall Out Of Trees Why don't birds fall out of trees when they're sleeping? When birds "sit" on branches, tendons in the legs pull their claws into a closed position and lock the birds onto their perch. When awake, the bird "stands," unlocking the tendons to prepare to take off. Read More About It

GIVE THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Think about it! Why not sponsor an indoor program at your child or grandchild's classroom? Subjects include Lenape Stories & Games, Animal Adaptations, Skeletons, Geology, Food Web, and Birds. Each of these programs are one hour in length. A program brochure is available on request or [CLICK HERE]. PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS Ages 2-6. Hands-on fun and educational programs for pre-school children. ADVANCE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT ARE REQUIRED: To register, send title of program, child's name, age, parent's name, phone number and fee to: Peace Valley Nature Center. The fee is not refundable one week prior to the start of the program. Make checks payable to Friends of PVNC. Your payment will secure your place. TUESDAYS 9:30-11:00 January 6, 13, 20, 27 Rain Date Feb 3 WEDNESDAYS 9:30- 11:00 am January 7, 14, 21, 28 Rain Date Feb 4 PARENT & PRESCHOOL Ages 4 - 6 with caregiver Fee: $60 ($50 members) includes one adult and one child Under 2, no fee (no craft provided) Explore nature! There are many creatures and discoveries to make. We will investigate the world of birds, explore animal homes, catch insects and some of their relatives, and wade into the stream to discover who lives there. A story, snack and craft are included. GOSLING GANG Ages 4-6 with caregiver Class size 7 children FEE: $60 ($50 members) Includes 1 child & 1 adult. Accompanying siblings $25. Under 2 no charge. Explore Peace Valley in the winter! Perhaps we will have snow and the opportunity to search for snow fleas, mouse and other tracks. So many new and different things to see in winter. A story, snack and take home craft are included. KIT CREW Ages 2 & 3 with caregiver Fee: $60 (Member $50) Accompanying siblings; age 4-K $25 Under 2 no charge Class size 5 Kits (children) The day begins with a story and snack, we then bundle up and travel to discover what is out and about during the winter. Upon our return we make an age-appropriate craft to take home. ADVANCE REGISTRATION & PAYMENT ARE REQUIRED: To register, send title of program, child's name, age, parent's name, phone number and fee to: Peace Valley Nature Center 170 Chapman Road Doylestown, PA 18901 The fee is not refundable one week prior to the start of the program. Make checks payable to Friends of PVNC. Your payment will secure your place. No confirmation will be sent.

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