Hart Beat - Hartley Nature Center

Hart
Beat
Quarterly Newsletter for members and friends
of Hartley Nature center, inc.
V O L U M E
POINTS OF
INTEREST:
Learn how we are
continuing our
ongoing mission to
expand our teaching
on page 3
Winter is boring??
Ha!! Check out the
plethora of fun
programs on
pages 4 and 5.
Our special insert is
a first-ever printed
thank you to all who
support us. If you’re
not in there, maybe
it’s time to join (or
rejoin) the Hartley
team.
Our Winter
Hours Are:
Mon-Fri 9 - 5
Saturday 10 - 5
Sunday 12 - 5
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N U M B E R
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W I N T E R
Goodbye To A Very Good Friend
After almost five years of exceptional service, we
are sad to report that Mike Olson will be retiring
from his assorted duties at Hartley this month.
Mike came to us via the Duluth Workforce Senior
Aides program shortly after the new facility was
opened. He assumed the custodial responsibilities
for the center immediately, and took on the role
as Saturday Host shortly thereafter. With limited
background in facilities management, Mike was a
quick study in that area and soon demonstrated
that he also had a tremendous ability to connect
with nature center visitors and volunteers of all
ages.
Once established as our Saturday Host, Mike’s
versatility, engaging demeanor, and sense of
humor all shone through as we steadily built a
pool of volunteers that loved working alongside
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Mike on special projects as well as in catering to
nature center visitors. Whether accommodating
a group at Hartley for a weekend program, sizing
a pair of skis or snowshoes for an equipment
rental or feeding Snappy the turtle for some
walk-in onlookers, Mike always made it fun.
As coworkers we really appreciated these same
attributes in Mike as well as his tremendous attitude, work ethic and flexibility. What won’t show
up on his resume though was our appreciation of
Mike’s uncanny knowledge of U.S. history
(including baseball, politics, music and movies) as
well as his truly unbelievable stories. So Mike, tell
us that one about the frozen turkey dinner one
more time before you go.
Sincerely, your friends and co-workers at Hartley
Nature Center.
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Director’s Corner
Celebrate Earth Day With Hartley
Our
annual
auction
provides
about 10%
of our
total
yearly
operating
budget
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Qty.
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X $35
Wine In The Woods Tickets
Varies
Hartley Membership
Would You Like To Donate Anything To The Auction?
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E-mail
Phone
Method of Payment
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Signature
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Better Teacher Tools From Hartley
There’s no argument that Hartley Nature Center fills a
need within the Duluth community to offer non-formal
outdoor education opportunities to area youth; last
year Hartley taught 14,000 school children through field
trips alone! Perhaps you have wondered exactly how
Hartley accomplishes learning goals in the programs we
offer. A large amount of my AmeriCorps service is focused on aligning Hartley programming with the K-12
Minnesota Academic Standards from the MN Department of Education, as well as the Minnesota Office of
Environmental Assistance’s Environmental Literacy
Scope and Sequence. These standards offer measurable
learning outcomes within subject areas for each grade
level. These learning goals serve as guidelines to ensure
that our programs support the learning needs of students, the educational planning of teachers, and the
goals of environmental education.
By cross-checking standards and benchmarks with Hartley programs, we hold ourselves accountable for supporting standards that classroom teachers are building
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on and working toward. In order to further develop and
improve our programs, a one-page synopsis for each
program is being written, and will eventually appear on
a “Teacher Resources” section of our website. This will
offer a summary of each program, noting standards,
learning goals and objectives, and main activities addressed. Additionally, a pre lesson and post lesson will
be written for all Hartley programs, so that teachers
may use lessons written by Hartley in order to prepare
for and follow up with their Hartley visits within their
own classrooms.
As Hartley continues to provide opportunities for understanding, appreciation, and stewardship of the natural world, we believe in building the integrity and efficiency of our already highly-valued and utilized educational programming. A big step toward achieving this is
aligning our excellent programming with Minnesota Academic Standards and the Environmental Literacy Scope
and Sequence.
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an an owl turn its head around 360 degrees? Why do owls have feathers on their feet? If
you have been in HNC lately you could probably answer these questions from checking out
our interactive owl exhibit. Come and discover how owls are adapted to surviving night life!
However, you only have until February 15th because another exhibit is in the works. Hartley
volunteers Dr. Tom Burns and Courtney Carlson have been working hard on a new exhibit
tentatively titled “Children at Hartley: 1850-1925”.
The exhibit will feature children’s toys and apparel from the time period when Hartley Park
was mostly farmland. Collaborating with Milissa Brooks-Ojibway from the St. Louis County
Historical Society and Mags David from the Northeast Minnesota History Center, Courtney
and Tom have been selecting historical pieces and photos that represent periods of Hartley
history and activities that were popular of the era (ice-skating, curling, animals, and other
play). Courtney and Tom will coordinate the interpretation of these pieces to deliver a
sense of what it was like in the late 1800s and the early 1900s.
The design for this exhibit is still in development, so you will have to wait and see what new
and exciting things Courtney and Tom have come up with. But for now, the curiosity of
owls awaits in the exhibit hall at Hartley.
Dr. Burns is a professor of History Emeritus/Archaeologist from Emory University in
Georgia. Courtney is a graduate of the University of Minnesota in Studio Fine Arts. She
and her husband have two wonderful girls who love Hartley. Courtney is currently striving
to attain her master’s degree at the University of Colorado in the Museum and Field Studies
program. With her degree she can fulfill her career goals of becoming a museum educator
and combining the arts with science education through creative, experiential public
programs and exhibit development.
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So Much To Do...
More Camps
Winter Break Camp
February 15-19, 2010
Our five-day camps include a bit of everything for a great
wintertime sampler. You may register for AM or PM sessions
or both.
Winter Survival is a must around here, and this camp will
teach you how to stay warm, work as a team and have a lot
of fun outside as you learn new outdoor skills, like snowshoeing, skiing, ice fishing, more.
Lunch Bunch provides supervision during a structured lunch
hour including quiet games, crafts and/or movies. Bring your
own sack lunch.
Adventure Academy Each day brings a new experience as
you begin the session with “clues” that will lead you on a
giant scavenger hunt through Hartley Park. Clues and adventures are age appropriate and customized to match the interests of the group.
Title
Start
End
Grade
Cost
Winter
Survival
Lunch
Bunch
8:30
a.m.
Noon
K-2
3-5
$100/90
members
Noon
1:00
p.m.
K-2
3-5
$10
Adventure
Academy
1:00
p.m.
4:30
p.m.
K-2
3-5
$100/90
members
The Great Hartley Warm-Up
School is out and so are the critters, big and small!
The Great Hartley Warm-Up is a camp for 9 to 12
year olds who are off school April 5 – 9. Join us from
9 a.m. ‘til 4 p.m. each day and explore the near and
far reaches of Hartley Park. We will discover amazing
animals and plants in water and on land. They are all
becoming active again as winter turns to spring. This
is your chance to use a bunch of cool science gadgets
like microscopes and underwater cameras, to get
outside and explore the park, and to learn how to
“read” nature’s story during this exciting time of year.
Dates: April 5 – April 9
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: $210 for Hartley members,
$235 for non-members
Summer Camp Registration Begins
April 14 For Mail And Walk-ins,
May 17 For Phone Registrations.
More Reasons To Visit The Web
Always on the prowl for easier, more efficient ways of doing things are we…
Now you can renew or begin your membership with Hartley from home.
Just log into the website (www.hartleynature.org) and click the Membership
link under the Support Us button on the left. Choose the type of member
you want to be and the rest is easy-peasy. And be sure to let us know if
we can send your newsletter electronically rather than by mail: it’s already
saving us much needed postage money and probably a few trees too!
More Saturday Shenanigans With The Sprites
What: Saturday Sprites - a monthly program where both kids and adults come for an active morning of indoor
and outdoor activities, to learn something new and to spend time together.
Who: 2-5 year olds plus parents or grandparents
When: Saturday mornings 10 am-12 pm
February 13: 10 am-12 pm - Ski and Snowshoe Sampler
March 13: 10 am-12 pm - That’s Tweet! Bird Banding
April 10: 10 am-12 pm - Spring Sing Jam-boree
Cost: $4 Members, $7 Non-members
*please pre-register*
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...So Little Reason Not To
More Beauty Through Art
As promised, Rachel
MaKarrall will be back in the
Hartley classroom with her
teacher’s hat on, taking you to
places you may have never been before. Rachel is not only a gifted artist, but also a biologist with a
fascination with and intimate knowledge of insects. How could we ignore her passion and depth of
knowledge? We won’t, and she will offer her first non-art class in March. See the schedule and
descriptions below and then get on the phone and sign up soon. All materials are included for each
class. One thing we know about Rachel: her popularity is growing and her classes fill up!
Intro To Nature Sketching - This is the one that started our relationship with Rachel and that
her students rave about. Learn all the basics about drawing the things you see in nature, without any
expectation that you will become a professional artist. This class is about giving you a new way to
appreciate the outdoors and find that new creative outlet.
New Day and Time: Fridays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. February 12 through March 19.
Cost: $175 for Hartley members, $225 for non-members.
Sketching Nature In Color - The next step for those who have taken the intro course is adding
color. Many of Rachel’s students have requested this class, so here it is. This one is only four weeks,
but you will find that with the basics under your belt you will really make progress here.
Day and Time: Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. April 17 through May 8.
Cost: $140 for Hartley members, $175 for non-members.
Intro To Insects - Another request from students and the topic that makes Rachel’s heart skip.
She will take you fully into the world of bugs, exploring taxonomy, structure, life cycles, and more.
These classes will take place mostly indoors, and you will be using scientific equipment. This would
be the perfect course for the eternally curious or someone trying to get past their fear of bugs.
Day and Time: Tuesdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. March 9 through March 30.
Cost: $65 for Hartley members, $85 for non-members.
More Whole
Family Fun
The first Saturday in March has become a date to remember for many in this area,
as we celebrate the end of winter with a party to say good bye to snow and hello
to spring. Our annual Candlelight Ski, Skate and Snowshoe features the
whole Hartley staff in full fun mode. You have the option of joining us on one of
our naturalist-led snowshoe hikes, exploring the luminary-lit ski trails, snacking by
the campfire, skating the ice of Hartley pond, sipping hot drinks, and relaxing and
rubbing elbows with folks who love what you love. You are welcome to bring
your own gear if you have it, or feel free to use ours for free.
The first two hours are all about the family, with all the fun things mentioned
above. The second two hours are tailored for the adults, as we add to the fun by
popping the tops of a few fine adult beverages.
The Fifth Annual Hartley Nature Center Candlelight Ski, Skate and
Snowshoe takes place from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Saturday, March 6th.
It is as always free for Hartley members for the first two hours, there will be a $5
fee to offset the cost of the beverages if you wish to stay for the second half.
Hartley members are welcome to bring one non-member guest along for free.
Other non-members may attend for a fee of $10 per person.
You must register for this event by stopping in or calling 724-6735. Please be
ready to tell us how many will be in your party and whether you will be staying for
the adult portion. We are looking forward to seeing you in March!
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The Hartley Refridgerminder
Pull this section out and stick it to the ‘fridge for an easy reminder of when your favorite Hartley program takes place.
The most
up-to-date
schedules can
Nature Nook
Every Monday or Tuesday morning meet
with us for a story, a hike in the park, and a
craft. It’s a great opportunity for positive, fun
interaction for you and your pre-schooler!
The Nook starts at 10 a.m. and lasts about ninety minutes. Dress for the weather!
Cost is $3 per child for members; $6 for nonmembers.
January 25-26: Sled Dogs Run!
always be
February 1-2: Bear Snores On
found at
February 15-16: Beaver Pond
www.hartley
March 1-2: Owl Moon
nature.org
March 15-16 Summer Coat, Winter Coat
February 8-9 What Do You Do With A Tail Like This?
:February 22-23: Ben’s Snow Song
March 8-9: Antler, Bear, Canoe (A to Z)
Adult’s Night Out
Programs many Wednesday evenings geared
for adults, but the whole family is welcome.
January 27th - Introduction To Landscaping With Native Plants - Wild Ones president Carol
Andrews takes you through the first steps of establishing a spectacular native plant garden.
February 3rd - Climate Change Impacts On The Upper Midwest - UMD biologist John Pastor will
look at how a warming planet is affecting us right now, and what may be in our future.
February 10th - Gypsy Moths: Slow The Spread
February 24th - Landscape Design For Maximum Winter Beauty - Have you ever counted the
number of months that deciduous trees in the Northland go naked? We know we have natural beauty
throughout the year - how does Mother Nature do it? Join us for a fun discussion as we discern Her tricks that you
can use at home.
March 3rd - The Future Of Wildlife In A Warming World - Rich Staffon, local DNR wildlife manager,
will present information on the impacts of climate change on local fish and wildlife populations.
March 10th - Caroll Henderson from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will present.
March 24th - The Wild Ones will present a program.
All programs begin at 7:00 pm and are free for members; $4 from non-members is suggested.
See our website at www.hartleynature.org for all the most up to date schedules.
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Dates To
Remember
The Wish List
February 12 - March 19
Intro to Nature Sketch
February 15 - 19
Winter Break Camps
March 6
Candlelight Ski, Skate,
Snowshoe
March 9 - 30
Intro To Insects
April 5 - 9
Great Hartley Warmup
School Break Camp
April 17 - May 8
Sketching Nature In
Color
April 22
Wine In The Woods
Benefit Auction
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We are still in the hunt for warm kid-sized
clothes. Can you help us find any of these?
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Winter socks for kids of all sizes
Winter weight gloves for kids
Fleece fabric
Blender
1/2 gallon paper milk cartons (rinsed)
Gatorade or other sports drink caps
(kind of like a bigger pop top)
Plastic baby food containers with lids
Tuna or cat food cans
Vinyl table cloths
Shoebox sized Tupperware
Electric pencil sharpeners
Please call ahead if you plan to bring
something in. Thank You!
Welcome To Another
New Board Member
John Paulson brings a wealth of expertise to the Hartley board thanks
to his work with Minnesota Power in public recreation development
and management as well as his experience serving on the boards of
other area non-profit organizations. Many of those organizations such
as Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, Sugarloaf Cove and
UMD’s Center for Environmental Education collaborate with Hartley
regularly in a number of different capacities making John a great conduit
for new joint ventures in the future. John is a Hartley neighbor and
therefore knows the park well making him a natural to serve on the Park Stewardship
and Fundraising Events Committees. Welcome aboard John!
Who We Are:
Board of Directors
Bruce Munson, Chair; Amy Brooks, Vice Chair; Curt Albertson, Treasurer; Dehlia Seim, Secretary; Tim Howard, City Liaison;
Becky Meyer; Kurt Lange; Aziz Faisal Al-Arfaj; Kristina Arch; Rob Marohn; John Schmidt; Dawn Bloom; Catherine Long;
Tim Buck; John Paulson
Staff:
Peter Gravett, Executive Director; Mark Horlocker, Public Program Coordinator; Joy Dunham, E.C./School Program Coordinator;
Gail Watczak, Office Manager; Shari Bradt, Bookkeeper; Erin Zoellick, Americorps School Program Educator/Mentor;
Lacey Humphrey, Americorps Afterschool Program Coordinator
Hart Beat
is created by Mark Horlocker and produced quarterly for members and friends of Hartley Nature Center, Inc.
3001 Woodland Avenue, Duluth, MN 55803 Phone: 218-724-6735 Fax: 218-724-4891
On the web at www.hartleynature.org
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Thank You!
To everyone who still
writes a check to support
us, even in uncertain times.
Hartley is no more than a
good idea with a name
without you.
The following people or foundations gave
to support our general operations.
Tom Jordan - $15,000
Bernie Boecker - $10,500
The Athwin Foundation - $10,000
The Wildey Mitchell Foundation - $6,000
Tom Betts - $3,000
Dean and Kathy Anderson - $3,000
Thanks also to:
The Northland Foundation - $5,000 to help
pay our Americorps members and interns.
Bob and Barbara Ballou - $2,000 for coastal
programming as a match for busing funds
John Pastor and Mary Dragich - $500 to
help upgrade our video computer
Resolve to make a difference
Rather than promising yourself you will learn the Mamba, fill
out this form and send it in with a check. It is the kind of
resolution that makes an immediate and lasting impact on our
town. Members are admitted to Hartley programs and events
free or at a reduced price, get a discount in our store, the
HART-BEAT newsletter and invitations to special events.
Name_______________________________________
Address______________________________________
City___________________State_______Zip________
Phone(___)___________________________________
E-Mail (For program updates)______________________
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HNC is a private, nonprofit 501©3 environmental education center.
 $500 Blue Heron - standing tall
 $250 Eagle - long range vision
 $100 White Pine - solid support
 $50 Beaver - family membership
 $35 Dragonfly - individuals
 $15 Seedling - full-time students
Please send your check payable to: Hartley Nature Center 3001
Woodland Avenue, Duluth, MN 55803 Mastercard or VISA accepted
A Big And Genuine Thanks To All Of You!
Our Members Make Hartley What It Is Today...And Tomorrow
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