Tanglewood Nature Center Weekly Email: September #2

Weekly Email     September 10, 2015                                         Tanglewood will be closed Friday, September 11th  for our annual staff retreat.   Please enjoy our grounds and trails.       AUDUBON HIKE WITH BRIAN "FOX" ELLIS Saturday, September 19, 2015 at 8:00am Take a hike with world-renowned bird expert John James Audubon—wait, no, world-renowned Audubon actor Brian "Fox" Ellis! This bird hike is sponsored by the Chemung Valley Audubon Society. We probably won't spot any passenger pigeons but he can tell us about the birds he knew and loved, while local experts identify the birds of today.                                                                                                    TANGLE WITH ZOMBIES 5(ish) K October 24, 2015 Registration opens at 9:00am, race begins at 10:00am Prepare to dodge the undead during your run through Tanglewood's forest. Your life belt will have flags that they'll try to grab—if you make it to the finish line with one still attached, you survive! Early registration and group rates available—see our website for more info.      Tangle with Zombies Flier.pdf                     Tangle with Zombies Registration Form.pdf                        HAUNTED HAPPENINGS  NOW WITH MOUNTAIN MUSIC October 24, 2015 from 11:00am-3:00pm An autumn celebration for all ages! There's something for everyone in your family at Haunted Happenings: jam sessions with folk musicians, apple launching in the field, hayrides both haunted and happy, pumpkin painting, kids crafts and games, our famous bake sale, and hot dogs with a toppings bar. Admission for some crafts, games, and music is free, and tickets for rides and more activities can be purchased at the door: 1 for $1, 12 for $10, or 25 for $20.     ADOPTIVERSARY PARTY! FOR TANGLEWOOD ANIMAL SPONSORS                  November 21, 2015 12:00pm-2:00pm All animal sponsors invited to celebrate with their "adopted" animals! Get your photo taken with your animal, learn more about their histories and their talents, make some crafts and eat some adoptiversary cake. RSVP by 11/14 please!                                    Nature Strollers  10:00-11:00am at Sperr Park unless otherwise noted                          September 18th- Wildlife in the City (Eldridge) October 2nd-Colors and Shapes in Nature October 16th- Fall Fun November 13th- Getting Ready for Winter December 4th- Winter Hike (Tanglewood) Thank you to Chemung Valley Audubon Society for funding this program for  Horseheads Family Resource Center.                               Care of Young Wildlife If You Care . . . Leave Them There!   For information on young wildlife and what to do if you should encounter   a baby animal, please go to: http://www.dec.ny.gov Friendly Reminders Please do not feed or try to touch any wildlife found at Tanglewood.  Dogs are permitted only at Personius Woods located on West Hill Rd. This is a smoke free environment. Save the Date Other Information October 24, 2015 Haunted Happenings 11am-3pm                                                                    "To lead and support education and preservation efforts in our region to achieve a heightened awareness, understanding, and caring for our natural environment.""To lead and support education and preservation efforts in our region to achieve a heightened awareness, understanding, and caring for our natural environment."                    "To lead and support education and preservation efforts in our region to achieve a heightened awareness, understanding, and caring for our natural environment."     Hours   Tuesday - Friday 9am - 4pm Saturdays 10am - 4pm CLOSED Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve/Day New Year's Eve/DayO     Copyright © 2012 Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum. All rights reserved. Contact email: tanglewood@stny.rr.com Facebook   Twitter You are receiving this message because you opted in at http://www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com/ Unsubscribe