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Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center 17017 Maricopa Highway Ojai, CA 93023 Telephone: (805) 640-9060 Fax: (805) 640-9059 *Email reservation requests to Gordie Hemphill at [email protected] If you have questions, contact Gordie Hemphill at (805)382-9759 The Los Padres Forest Association Presents Wheeler Summer Programs 2015 May 2015 May 9, 11:00 a.m. Luzonica Birds of the World Luzonica will bring birds from near and far from unusual to the known, promote understanding; appreciation and conservation of all bird species. Erin Koski - Director of Luzonica Donations are; adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free May 16, 11:00 a.m. Resource and Environmental Workers Learn about our local youth organization called the C.R.E.W. It is an environmentally oriented nonprofit youth leadership and employment organization. Founded in 1991, the C.R.E.W provides leadership and job training, paid employment and community service opportunities to local youth aged 14 to 26, while providing the resources needed to preserve, maintain, and improve public and private wild lands as well as to protect local communities against the threat of wildfire. Bill Murphy - Executive Director, the C R E W May 23, 11:00 a.m. Sea Birds Master of Wind and Waves Wildlife photography is a real challenge. Some amazing images will reveal nature seldom experienced by us diurnal beings. Understanding sea birds species will further inspire us to appreciate and protect our natural world. Presented by conservationist, photographer and world traveler Dr. Larry Wan Dr. Larry Wan - Photographer and Conservationist Donations are; adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free June 2015 June 6, 10:30 a.m. Trees are Treemendous (Cub Scout Required Program) Discover the native and non-native trees that live in Wheeler Gorge on this short and very educational walk led by Los Padres National Forest Botanist Lloyd Simpson. The walk begins at the center and continues into the campground. Lloyd Simpson - Forest Botanist, Los Padres National Forest Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free June 6, 1:00 p.m. Webelos Scout Forester Program This program will cover forest trees and plants how mankind and animals use them. See how mankind and animals depend on them. Reservations required* Gordie Hemphill - Pres. LPFA, Ojai Chapter and Scouter Fee for both youth and adult is $3.00 to cover cost of materials. Wheeler Summer Programs 2015 – Page 1 June 13, 11:00 a.m. Volcanoes in Story and Science Learn from our gifted storyteller Richard Wade, scientist, artist and educator, the science of how volcanoes erupt and grow. He will also entertain children and adults with legends and lore. Volunteers make a model volcano erupt! Get a free piece of lava. Richard Wade - Scientist, artist, and educator Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free. June 20, 11:00 a.m. Humane Society Surprise Program This first presentation what will it be? Could it that pesky cat/dog or maybe that cockroach? This lady is full of surprises with critter from the Humane Society that she has rescued. Dawn Reily - Education Department, Ventura County Humane Society Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free June 27, 11:00 a.m. All About Our Local Critters A discovery program designed for a young audience and those young at heart. Learn about animals and what they leave behind. Do you know what kind of sounds a fox, bobcat makes? Make and take home plaster cast of a paw print. Gordie Hemphill - Pres. LPFA, Ojai Chapter and Scouter Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free July 2015 July 4, 11:00 a.m. Reptiles Skin and Bones Tom Hagan, with the Southwestern Herpetological Society, will present live and impressive lizards and snakes and give advice on which reptile to pick as a pet. Meet Grayson Kent with a degree in Paleo Biology both prehistoric and present day bone structures. Tom Hagan and Sandy Chase - Southwestern Herpetological Society Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free. July 11, 10:30 a.m. Webelos Scout Naturalist Program This program will cover respecting and protecting wildlife in our local forest. You will also learn about birds and their flyways, venomous reptiles, poisonous plants and how to identify them. You will learn about food chains and ecosystems and how humans have changed the balance of nature. Reservations required* Alexa Hohensee – Secretary, LPFA and Scouter Fee for both youth and adult is $3.00 to cover cost of materials July 11, 1:00 p.m. Cub Scout Geology/Webelos Geologist Discover how volcanoes, mountains, caves and geysers are formed. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in metal, glass, jewelry, and in building homes. Make a Moh’s scale of hardness kit. Start a rock and mineral kit. Reservations required* Mike Havstad – Curator, Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center Fee for both youth and adult is $3.00 to cover cost of materials Wheeler Summer Programs 2015 – Page 2 July 18, 11:00 a.m. Humane Society Surprise Program This second presentation what will it be? Could it that pesky cat/dog or maybe that cockroach? This lady is full of surprises with critter from the Humane Society that she has rescued. Dawn Reily - Education Department, Ventura County Humane Society Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free July 25, 10:30 a.m. Last Days of the Dinosaurs Richard Wade, scientist, artist and educator will present a hands-on, fun-filled presentation about how dinosaurs lived and died, even the sounds they made. Hold a real meteorite and replicas of fossils. Appropriate for all ages. Richard Wade - Scientist, artist, and educator Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free. July 25, 1:00 p.m. Cub Scout Geology/Webelos Geologist Discover how volcanoes, mountains, caves and geysers are formed. Learn how rocks and minerals are used in metal, glass, jewelry, and in building homes. Make a Moh’s scale of hardness kit. Start a rock and mineral kit. Reservations required* Mike Havstad – Curator, Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center Fee for both youth and adult is $3.00 to cover cost of materials August 2015 Aug. 1, 11:00 a.m. Bats You Never Imagined Ranger Kris presents the amazing world of bats; in sizes, shapes, features and colors you’ve never imagined. Meet her pet bat and see her magical slide show with the vampire bats and many others. Kris Mashburn - California State Parks Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free Aug. 8, 11:00 a.m. You Bug Me “Insects and their relationship with mankind: The good, the bad, and the ugly”. Insects are very helpful to man., providing food, medical assistance and other beneficial services. They can also cause serious damage to agriculture and spread disease. Philip Phillips B.S., M.S., Ph.D. in Entomology from UC Riverside Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free. Aug. 15, 11:00 a.m. Live Birds of Prey A live demonstration of birds of prey: owls, hawks, and falcons. Meet a Great Horned Owl and other birds of prey - presented by Kim Stroud, Director of the Ojai Raptor Center, and her staff. Kim Stroud - Director, Ojai Raptor Center Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free Aug. 22, 11:00 a.m. Reptiles Skin and Bones Tom Hagan, with the Southwestern Herpetological Society, will present live and impressive lizards and snakes and give advice on which reptile to pick as a pet. Meet Grayson Kent with a degree in Paleo Biology both prehistoric and present day bone structures. Tom Hagan and Sandy Chase - Southwestern Herpetological Society Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free. Wheeler Summer Programs 2015 – Page 3 Aug. 29, 11:00 a.m. Cub Scout Wildlife Conservation Cast an animal track; learn about the endangered California condor, our nature center, and do a small service project. Reservations required* Gordie Hemphill - Pres. LPFA, Ojai Chapter and Scouter Fee for both youth and adult is $3.00 to cover cost of materials September 2015 Sept. 5, 11:00 a.m. Rescuing Ocean Animals Wildlife rescuer Ron Barrett, with the Channel Island Marine and Wildlife Institute, will present information and insights on sea lions, seals, otters and other animals found sick or injured. What you should do and not do when you find an animal stranded on the beach? Ron Barrett - Channel Islands Marine and wildlife Institute Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free, and under 5 free Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m. Webelos Scout Naturalist Program This program will cover respecting and protecting wildlife in our local forest. You will also learn about birds and their flyways, venomous reptiles, poisonous plants and how to identify them. You will learn about food chains and ecosystems and how humans have changed the balance of nature. Reservations required* Alexa Hohensee – Secretary, LPFA and Scouter Fee for both youth and adult is $3.00 to cover cost of materials Sept. 12, 1:00 p.m. Webelos Scout Forester Program This program will cover forest trees and plants how mankind and animals use them. See how mankind and animals depend on them. Reservations required* Gordie Hemphill - Pres. LPFA, Ojai Chapter and Scouter Fee for both youth and adult is $3.00 to cover cost of materials. Sept. 19, 11:00 a.m. Amazing World of Bears Kelley Swedlow, Wheeler Gorge Docent, will present information about our brown and black bears, and the many other types of bears found around the world. Kelly Swedlow, Wheeler Gorge Docent Donations are adults $3, youth 5-18 $2, and under 5 free Wheeler Summer Programs 2015 – Page 4