The Friends of The Dyken Pond Center

We have curriculum guides on many subjects for loan.  Call for details.

We also have the acclaimed book, “Last Child In The Woods” by Richard Louv.  Please call the center for loaning arrangements.

 ”Lessons in a Backpack” for loan on your next hike at the Center. Each backpack contains field guides, activity suggestions and journal paper. These backpacks are available:

Pond Critters

Bird Watching

Hiking

Animals of the Forest

 

“Lessons in a Box” are available to loan to school teachers, youth leaders, etc. Call for details on prices and time requirements.

 Animals:

Plaster Tracks                    Rubber Stamps – Tracking Guide

Furs and Skulls                  Birds

Owls                                  Bats

Traveling Pond                 Create an Animal (marshmallow/camouflage)

Project Wild

Plants:

Know Your Trees              Natural Dyes –Plant Rubbings

Seed Dispersal                 Invent-A-Plant

 

Outdoor Living Skills:

Map and Compass/ Treasure Hunt

GPS                                Shelter building

Fire building

Other:

Geology                         Clay Projects

Snowshoes                   Project Adventure/Team Play

Project Wet – Water Cycle Game

 

Art:

Recycled Paper             Balsam Bags

Pop-up Note Cards (Rubber Stamps)

Fish Prints