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Second Saturday Programs 2013

Get close to nature with a variety of programs at our Natural Area parks. Here are the details and the schedule:

Reservations are suggested; walks occasionally change. Call: 210-372-9124 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov Participants are limited to 15 per hike. Meet near the restrooms. A donation of $3 per person, max $5/family is suggested.

Second Saturdays 2013

January 12, 2013
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Get the Point?
Join local flint knappers in demonstrations, examining displays and trying your hand at making an arrow point. Eisenhower Park 19399 Military Hwy 78256 Reservations are recommended; call 210/207-5320 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Suggested donation: $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Programs will be held in the large gated pavilion except April 13, 2013 when it will be in pavilion 1.

February 9, 2013
10:00am – 11:30 a.m.
Animal Headgear
Patsy and Tom Inglet present a delightful exploration of horns and antlers using lots of skulls with headgear intact. Eisenhower Park 19399 Military Hwy 78256 Reservations are recommended; call 210/207-5320 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Suggested donation: $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Programs will be held in the large gated pavilion except April 13, 2013 when it will be in pavilion 1.

March 9, 2013
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Fantastic Fossils There aren't many T rex fossils around here but our paleontologists will help you learn what can be found
Eisenhower Park 19399 Military Hwy 78256 Reservations are recommended; call 210/207-5320 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Suggested donation: $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Programs will be held in the large gated pavilion except April 13, 2013 when it will be in pavilion 1.

April 13, 2013
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Slithering Serpents!
Exploring local snakes with members of the South Texas Herpetology Association. Get a chance to hold a safe one. Eisenhower Park 19399 Military Hwy 78256 Reservations are recommended; call 210/207-5320 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Suggested donation: $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Programs will be held in the large gated pavilion except April 13, 2013 when it will be in pavilion 1.

May 11, 2013
10 a.m. – 11:30 noon
Not so Creepy Critters
Courtney and Erik Honer share the lives of spiders, reptiles and insects. You will find that they are not so creepy! Eisenhower Park 19399 Military Hwy 78256 Reservations are recommended; call 210/207-5320 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Suggested donation: $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Programs will be held in the large gated pavilion except April 13, 2013 when it will be in pavilion 1.

June 8, 2013
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Starting out Wild!
An exciting addition to our early childhood nature programs. This one is for toddlers - 1 -3 years and their families. Eisenhower Park
19399 Military Hwy 78256 Reservations are recommended; call 210/207-5320 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Suggested donation: $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Programs will be held in the large gated pavilion except April 13, 2013 when it will be in pavilion 1.

July 13, 2013
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Turkey Talk
The Wild Turkey Federation will present an engaging program about this native bird. Practice turkey calls while learning turkey habits. Eisenhower Park 19399 Military Hwy 78256 Reservations are recommended; call 210/207-5320 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Suggested donation: $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Programs will be held in the large gated pavilion except April 13, 2013 when it will be in pavilion 1.

August 10, 2013
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Birding 101
This is your opportunity to explore your interest in birds and learn the basic use of binoculars and bird ID. Eisenhower Park 19399 Military Hwy 78256 Reservations are recommended; call 210/207-5320 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Suggested donation: $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Programs will be held in the large gated pavilion except April 13, 2013 when it will be in pavilion 1.

September 14, 2013
10 a.m. - 12 noon
Planting Natives
Learn about popular plants available in the local nursery trade that are native to the San Antonio area and attractive to wildlife. Eisenhower Park 19399 Military Hwy 78256 Reservations are recommended; call 210/207-5320 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Suggested donation: $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Programs will be held in the large gated pavilion except April 13, 2013 when it will be in pavilion 1.

October 12, 2013
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Welcome to My Web
A lively investigation of spiders with a brief walk to look for them with Dr. Cary Guffey from Our Lady of the Lake U. Eisenhower Park 19399 Military Hwy 78256 Reservations are recommended; call 210/207-5320 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Suggested donation: $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Programs will be held in the large gated pavilion except April 13, 2013 when it will be in pavilion 1.

November 9, 2013
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Star Party
Star gazing with the San Antonio Astronomical Society. What's to see in the crisp, clear winter skies? Eisenhower Park 19399 Military Hwy 78256 Reservations are recommended; call 210/207-5320 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Suggested donation: $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Programs will be held in the large gated pavilion except April 13, 2013 when it will be in pavilion 1.

December 14, 2013
10 a.m. -12 noon
A Batty Christmas
Nyta Brown (TPWD) will share the life history of local bats and where to see them. Christmas crafts and hot chocolate too! Eisenhower Park 19399 Military Hwy 78256 Reservations are recommended; call 210/207-5320 or email peggy.spring@sanantonio.gov. Suggested donation: $3.00 per individual or $5.00 per family. Programs will be held in the large gated pavilion except April 13, 2013 when it will be in pavilion 1.

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