| Sea
& Sage Audubon is a non-profit environmental organization
dedicated to conservation, education and research of native
birds and their habitat. Thanks to initial funding from the
Beckman Foundation, we are pleased to loan Nature Discovery
Kits to Orange County educators at no cost. These kits
are designed to supplement science presentations and allow access
to materials not often available to educators. We hope that
you and your students gain a greater appreciation of Orange
County's wildlife. |
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| INFORMATION
ABOUT THE KITS |
| What
topics are available?
|
Bats
Owls
Butterflies
& Moths
Songbird
Nests
Reptiles
& Amphibians
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What
is in a Nature Kit?
Each kit contains a Teacher Resource Notebook, reference books
for teachers, a research project for students, and a variety
of mounted specimens, videos, audio-cassettes, posters, read-aloud
books, puppets, and other items. |
What
grade levels can use the Nature Kits?
Kits are appropriate for upper elementary students, but may
be adapted for younger and older students. |
How
long can I borrow a Nature Kit?
Kits may be borrowed up to two weeks. |
What
is the fee?
The loan is FREE, although we appreciate donations! We require
a $50 deposit check (payable to Sea &
Sage Audubon) when you pick up your kit. This deposit
will be returned or voided & torn up when all items are
returned on time and undamaged. You will be charged for
loss or damage beyond normal wear and tear. |
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| HOW
TO SCHEDULE THE KIT |
| We
require one month's notice for scheduling (no short notice
requests, please). Contact our volunteer Nature Kit Coordinator
Marilyn Walter at 949-854-3035
or
with your requested dates. |
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| PICKING
UP THE KIT |
| Kits
must be picked up and returned on the assigned dates between
8:00 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. at Audubon House unless
other arrangements have been made with the Nature Kit Coordinator. |
| Directions
to Audubon House in Irvine:
From the 405 freeway, go south on Jamboree to Michelson and
turn left. At the fourth signal, Riparian View, turn right and
continue until you see the parking lot for Audubon House on
right. Audubon House is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| 1.
Bring
the contract plus a $50
deposit check (payable to Sea & Sage Audubon)
on the specified date. Present deposit to our Audubon House
staff. |
| 2.
You
will be asked to print your name, phone, and address in our
Check-out Book. You will also sign to accept financial responsibility
for the loan of our Audubon Nature Kit.
You are agreeing to return our Nature Kit on time with all contents
present and undamaged. |
| 3.
You
may now borrow the kit (several containers and poster carrying
case). |
| 4.
Verify
that all contents are present (use Kit Contents sheet in the
Kit), and notify us within 48 hours if there is anything missing
so that you will not be charged. |
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| RETURNING
THE KIT |
| 1.
By
the date, please return the entire Nature Kit and its contents. |
| 2.
Fill out and turn in an Evaluation Form. |
What
is the late fee?
We charge $5 per day to ensure prompt return so kits are available
for the next scheduled educator. |
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HERE
ARE THE AVAILABLE KITS:
Bats
Owls
Butterflies
& Moths
Songbirds
& Their Nests
Reptiles
& Amphibians
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| TO
RESERVE ONE of these kits, see above - "How to
Schedule the Kit" |
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