Elementary Science Class gears up for the TEKS Science test by studying life cycle of monarch butterflies, then tagging them in a citizen's science project in collaboration with the University of Kansas' Monarch Watch Program. 150 monarchs were tagged in the Eagle Pass area by students from four elementaries. The Nature Center purchased the supplies and provided the instruction to enable this learning enrichment in the public schools. Some 600 students participated at Lee Elementary, Ray Darr, San Luis, Kirshner, Pete Gallego, and Poe Elementary in Houston, Tx. Rio Bravo Nature Center Activity Calendar Call (830) 773-1836 to sign-up.
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			January 2004 10 Winter Bird Hike / Survey -- Participants must register in advance. Fee: $3.00 17 Trash Off -- Participants must register in advance. NO FEE 24 Star Party -- Participants must register in advance. Fee: $3.00 February 7 Bird Watch / Hike -- Participants must register in advance. Fee: $3.00 14 Star Party -- Participants must register in advance. Fee: $3.00 21 - Mar. 1 Trip to Monarch Butterfly Preserves in Central Mexico. Fee. March 6 Rio Grande Canoe Trip -- Participants must register in advance. Fee: $3.00 7 Monitor Milkweed for Monarch butterfly journey north. No Fee 13 Migrant Bird Watch / Hike -- Participants must register in advance. Fee: $3.00 20 Star Party -- Participants must register in advance. Fee: $3.00 27 Tour to White Shaman Cave on Lower Pecos. No Fee. April 3 Rio Grande Canoe Trip -- Participants must register in advance. Fee: $3.00 10 Wild Flower Festival / Hike -- Participants must register in advance. Fee: $3.00 17 Star Party -- Participants must register in advance. Fee: $3.00 24 Trip to Kickapoo Cavern. No Fee. May 1-2 Nesting Bird Survey. Canoe trip on Rio Grande -- Participants must register in advance. Fee: $3.00 15-16 Canoe Lesson Camp -- Participants must register in advance. Fee: $3.00 27-28 Gardening with Native Plants Seminar TX Parks & Wildlife Dept. Expert. Fee: $10.00 27-31 Hummingbird Festival Ecology Camp 5 day mornings. (dates to be announced) June July August 2-6 Ecology Day Camp - 5 morning, 4 hours Participants pre-register. Fee $50 Camp includes: T-shirt, supplies, trip to Kickapoo Caverns September 11 Canoe Camp -- Beginner lessons, County Lake Pre-register. Fee $10 18 Star Party - Available for groups. Call for reservations, Fee: sliding scale. October Monarch Month 12 Monarchs arrive. Tagging begins with elementary schools, scouting troops. Groups must call and sign up in advance. Classroom fee: $30 16 Star Party - Available for groups. Call for reservations, Fee: sliding scale. November . December
					2003 Calendar of Events

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