These events are posted for you to experience science/nature outside the classroom.  I cannot take you to these places myself, but you can enjoy them with your family and friends.  If you want to earn extra credit just have someone take a picture of you doing whatever the event is about and write a paragraph about your event.  Please enjoy yourself and you might see me out there with my daughter enjoying myself!  Mrs. Young

Active Events

Saturday  March 13 - ASTRONOMY NIGHT 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Join members of the Orange County Astronomers for an inspirational tour of the night sky.  Open to all ages and includes observations with telescopes.  Suggested donation $2 per participant.
Call (949) 923-2275 to register.
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Sat. March 20; April 17; or May 22;   11:30 am - Marine Life Inventory
Marine biology students of all ages are invited to participate in a variety of marine life monitoring programs in Newport Bay.  Fee is $10.  For reservations call (949) 642-5031.
Location Code: MSC
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Sun. March 21; Sat. April 17; Sat. May 15 - Family Plein Air Painting
Experience the joy of painting outdoors.  Learn Plein Air painting techniques, develop your skills and take home your completed oil painting.  
Best suited for ages 8 and up.  
Fee $15 per child 8-18, $20 per adult.
Call (949) 923-2275 to register
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Wed. March 24, 6:30-7:30 pm - The Animal Guys
Come explore nature's diversity with two enthusiatic biologists!  Get and up-close look at some very special animals from around the world.  Mett and African Fennex Fox, a North American Porcupine, a Burnese Python, American Alligator and more!
$10 per child ages 5 and up.
Call (949) 923-2275
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Sat. March 27; April 24; May 22, 9-noon - Roots Restoration Teamwork
Restore the Bay by replacing invasive non-native plants with coastal sage scrub and salt marsh communities.
Reservations required for 5 or more.
Refreshments and tools provided.
Call (949) 640-0286 for more information.
Location code: MIC
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Every Saturday
Carbon Canyon Regional Park
A Walk in the Redwoods
Discover the secrets of Carbon Canyon as you walk through groves of beautiful Coastal Redwood trees.
Time: 8:30 am
Parking $4
(714) 996-5252
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Every Saturday
Caspers Wilderness Park
Critter Talk
Learn what the animals eat, where they live and when you can see them.
Time: 2:00 pm
Parking: $4
(949) 728-0235
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Every Sunday
Caspers Wilderness Park
Nature Walk
A one mile hike that takes you through Oak and Sycamore Woodlands.  Discover native plant uses, along with the types of wildlife found in the area.
Time : 8:30 am
Parking: $4
Meet: The O'l Corral
(949) 728-0235
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Every Sunday
Kayak Tours
Join a trained naturalist for a guided 2 hour canoe tour of the Back Bay at the Newport Dunes Resort.  
Fee is $20 per person.  NBNF pay $10
For reservations call (949) 729-1150 (weekends only) or (800) 585-0747
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