Sunday, April 3, 2011

Tyke Hikes

Some of you were with us when we did a wonderful Tyke Hike, led by Ms. Lindsey. We hope to do one of these again as an official playdate, but until then, you may want to check out one of her upcoming hikes.

Tuesday, April 05
Tree Buds & Branches Tyke Hike
We will take a leisurely stroll around Schenley Park looking for new leaf buds while checking out the scars from the old buds. Our little Tykes will see the difference between leaf buds and flower buds on different twigs from the Magnolia and Sassafras Tree. After the hike, we will have a snack and draw our own versions of twigs. Cost is $6.00 per member family (up to 4) and $10.00 per non-member family. $3.00 for each additional person. Advance registration is suggested, but walk-ups are most welcome! Register online or call Tyke Hike Leader Lindsay  to register - 412-973-0633. Payment will be collected onsite.
*Weather pending...check the forecast in the am!
Location: Schenley Park, Tyke Hike
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 non-member / $6.00 member
Organization: Venture Outdoors
Directions: Meet at the Cafe (Visitor Center). Park along Panther Hollow Road & Schenley Drive. Bring quarters!!!

Thursday, April 07, 2011
 Twinkle Twinkle Tyke Hike
Starting at the renovated Wall Garden in Mellon Park, we will learn why there are little "star"s in the garden floor, talk briefly about why stars twinkle and then head off for our nature walk exploring all the beautiful spring flowers and plants in Mellon Park. Cost is $6.00 per member family (up to 4)and $10.00 per non-member family. $3.00 for each additional person. Advance registration is suggested, but walk-ups are most welcome! Register online or call Tyke Hike Leader Lindsay to register - 412-973-0633. Payment will be collected onsite.
Location: Mellon Park, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts parking lot. Bring quarters!!!
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $10.00 non-member / $6.00 member

Please download the risk waiver from the web and bring ready to go!

Call to register for our Easter Egg Tyke Hike Saturday April 16!

See you outside!

Lindsay

http://www.tykehikes.com/

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