Educational Program Features Amphibians

Wayne National Forest — Public Affairs Office — 13700 US HWY 33
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764-9880 — Voice (740) 753-0101
—Web: http://www.fs.usda.gov/wayne
For Immediate Release

Contact: Gary C. Chancey, Public Affairs Staff Officer (740) 753-0862, Sarah Forrest, Conservation Education Specialist (740) 753-0101

Educational Program Features Amphibians

Nelsonville, OH ‘“ (March 24, 2011) Come and join Wayne National Forest Saturday, April 2nd at the Wayne National Forest Headquarters and explore the amazing world of amphibians.

Learn all about frogs, salamanders and their habitats! Did you know amphibians drink and breathe through their skin and that toads blink to help them swallow? Discover these amazing creatures and how they have adapted to their world! There will be three sessions starting at 10am, Noon and 2pm. Each class will last about an hour.

Bring your kids and enjoy this free fun-filled educational program that’s designed for kids’ preschool to 5th grade. Space is limited to 15 seats per session, so please pre-register by calling (740)753-0101.

Due to the length of the program, visitors are asked to remain on the office grounds during the program.

The Wayne National Forest features its Wild Weekend Discovery Series during the first Saturday of every month. Get your Smokey card punched each time you participate, on your 6th visit receive a patch!

Here’s a list of other educational programs that are being offered by the Forest:

May 7th ‘“ Birds
June 4th ‘“ Pollination
July 2nd ‘“ Butterflies
Aug 6th ‘“ Fungus
Sept 3rd ‘“ Trees
Oct 1st ‘“ Bats

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