Pod S-6 by the big flag looks a little lonely now. The BGOSS Nature Lending Library is now resting for the winter and will re-appear next spring. Barb Weisman, the BGOSS Nature Lending Library co-ordinator has done an amazing job stocking the library with books, publications and of course, our Caterpillar Corner Activity Books, for many people to enjoy.
The Caterpillar Corner Activity Book, created by Barb Willner, Melitta Smole and Kerry Jarvis, has just gone into its 3rd printing! A total of 5,000 copies since it launched in 2018 have been distributed. Individuals, families, school groups, visitors, church groups, horticultural societies and our libraries have all enjoyed learning, exploring and having fun with the activity book.
Diane, Melitta and Kerry shared stories about milkweeds, native plants and sang the BGOSS song, “Come Fly With Me”, to grade 1 and 2 student from St Joseph’s School in Port Elgin. Each student was given a copy of the Caterpillar Corner Activity Book to take home with them. According to Melitta, “It is so nice to see the children get excited and have fun with nature.”
Children learned and discovered how and why Monarchs are tagged as part of the Caterpillar Corner program led by Barb, Melitta and Kerry at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre in Southampton. Just look at the expressions on the children’s faces as they release a tagged monarch butterfly. Priceless!
Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores and Caterpillar Corner had lots of fun with 16 children who belong to the “For our Youth“ club of the Ripley Horticultural Society. They learned, observed and discovered all about Monarch butterflies, native plants and played citizen scientist by tagging Monarchs. Children had fun singing the BGOSS song, “Come Fly With Me” and doing activities from the popular Caterpillar Corner Activity Book. You can read more about our time together in this article from The Kincardine Record.
Children from the Ripley Youth Horticultural group had a fun time learning, discovering, observing and tagging Monarchs at Perkins Park as part of BGOSS new program, called Caterpillar Corner. Children were given copies of the CC Activity Book to help them learn and identify milkweed and native plants.
The latest free post card from BGOSS is now available from BGOSS. Have fun colouring in the logo of Caterpillar Corner and sending the post card to your friends, family and neighbours.
Post cards are available at BGOSS pod posts, Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce, Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre and MacGregor Point Provincial Park.
Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores has just launched its Caterpillar Corner Activity Book. This 24 page, beautifully illustrated book follows the journey of Avery and Fernando, — sister and brother Monarch butterflies, who were raised in Saugeen Shores. Join Avery and Fernando in this fun-filled activity book. Discover their world by exploring the BGOSS pods, and along the way learn about the importance of milkweed and native plants.
The CC Activity Book is ideal for youth 4 – 12 years of age. It was created by Barb Willner, Melitta Smole and Kerry Jarvis and illustrated by Stacey Hill from Bruce Power.
Pick up your free copy at the BGOSS Nature Library, Saugeen Shores libraries, Saugeen Shores Chamber of Commerce tourists offices, Turtle Crossing, Carey Optical and the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre.
Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores is pleased to launch its Collector’s Post Card Edition #5. Each year BGOSS releases two post cards for the public to enjoy. The new Caterpillar Corner logo is premiered on the latest post card. This adorable logo was designed by Stacey Hill of Bruce Power and depicts a pair of Monarch caterpillars on top of a milkweed leaf. Our tagline is, “Discover Our World.” Our goal is to encourage youth to make “discoveries” into the world of nature. BGOSS Collector’s Post Cards are available for free at designated BGOSS Pod Posts, the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, Saugeen Shores libraries and the Chamber of Commerce tourism offices in Southampton and Port Elgin.
Caterpillar Corner is coming soon!
