Nature’s Classroom Homeschool Program

WOW!!!

It has been only a short time and we have over 100 people that have registered for the Elk Trapping event. As of right now, this is much more than we will be able to accomodate. So what does this mean for you?

First, I will be working with the biologists to see if we can add some additional dates. This way, we can take more people. We did this for the crayfish event during the summer.

Second, once the date (or dates) are established, we will go down the list in order of registration. Each person will have the oppportunity to confirm their participation. Once we have our full list, we will inform all those who registered about their acceptance or not.

Third, because of the above circumstances, if you have not registered but are interested in participating, I encourage you to still do so. Although it is unlikely that we will be able to accomodate all, there is always a chance, particularly if people cancel.

Check back for more details.

Wow, its been awhile…almost two months. My apologies. We ha ve been bogged down with many other programs and issues. Anyway, we have an exciting new program to announce, and we are currently taking registration.

ELK TRAPPING

• Location: South of Flagstaff (likely meeting at the AZ Game and Fish Flagstaff Office)
• Date: Sometime during the first two weeks in December.
• Time: Early morning meet time (probably 6am)
• Who can participate: Homeschool families are encouraged to participate. We do ask that all participants are at least 7 years old and do not require a car seat.
• Information: We have been radio collaring a number of elk along I-17 in order to track their movements through and around this major highway. During this event, we will (hopefully) find an elk in one of our traps. This elk will then be collared and released for use in this research study. It should be noted that we are dealing with wildlife. There is a chance we will NOT catch any elk. However, if we do, you will get an up close view of this majestic animal and see first-hand what our researchers do once an animal is trapped, in order to reduce or eliminate injury to the animal or the biologists involved.
• Cost to participate: Absolutely free!!

Unfortunately, this is all we know right now. As the date (and other details) get set, we will update the information. If you are interested, it is recommended that you register now. We will likely have people on a waiting list. As people cancel, we can add others in.

How to register: Complete the form at http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pixviqYWWomWkOhcwXJQTJw. Once more details are determined, you will receive more information.