Shipley Nature Center Cool Summer Nights

Shipley Nature Center
Huntington Central Park
17851 Goldenwest St.
Huntington Beach, CA
714-842-4772
shipleynature.org

Cool Summer Nights at Shipley Nature Center in Central Park, Huntington Beach, California Thursdays July - August Thursdays, 4-8 p.m.

2016 Schedule

July 21, 2016  6-7pm THE RAPTORS OF ORANGE COUNTY
Peggy Chase, Orange County Bird of Prey Center, discusses the importance of raptors.  ocbpc.org

July 28, 6-7pm OUR WILD NEIGHBORS
Dick Newell, Orange County Trackers, a wildlife conservation organization talks about tracking animals and understanding their behavior, octrackers.com

August 4, 6-7pm CREATE A WILDLIFE HABITAT IN YOUR YARD
UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County present a demonstration on how to restore a natural balance in our yards, and then sit back and enjoy watching these small creatures as they return to our gardens!

August 11, Thursday 6-7pm THE BUZZ ABOUT BEES
Karine Pouliquen, from UCCE Master Gardeners, will give us a lively presentation about the
importance of bees, what kind of bees live in our area, the fun of bee-keeping, and so much more!
At 8:45-10:30pm** EXPLORE THE SKIES ABOVE SHIPLEY
Stick around as we are visited by the Orange County Astronomers who will help us explore nearby
planets and star systems light years away.
 

August 18, Thursday 6-8pm DULCIMER & OTHER FOLK INSTRUMENTS JAM
Come and enjoy traditional folk music in our restful setting as Southern California Dulcimer Heritage
community musicians “jam” in the amphitheater.  scdh.org
Gates are open 5-8 p.m.

Extended hours

Cool Summer Nights Shipley Nature Center again invites all nature lovers to Thursday evenings during July and August from 4 pm to 8 pm. Short talks on native plants, raptors and critters along with the astronomers will be returning featured evenings. Enjoy a stroll in the habitats to observe the evening activities of local wildlife.

Past events:

July 11, 6-7 pm The Raptors of Orange County – Peggy Chase returns with her wonderful raptor friends. She will share her experiences and knowledge of these wonderful birds. Some
you may have seen at Shipley.

• July 18, 6-7 pm The Butterflies of California – Join Tracy Drake, Manager and Naturalist of the Madrona Marsh Preserve, for an evening of exploring the lives of Butterflies. This talk and walk will include tips about identification and information on butterflies which are commonly seen locally. Don’t miss this event!

• July 25, 4-8 pm Nature Center is Open – Enjoy an evening in the fresh air.

• August 1, 6-7 pm Lizards and Snakes and Bugs – Oh My! - Everyone’s favorite critter guy “George” returns by popular demand with his favorite creepy, crawly friends.

• August 8, 4-8 pm Ride or Hike to Shipley Night – Help Shipley Stay Green by riding your bike, skateboard, scooter or by walking to the Nature Center. Kids- Come and participate in the Planet Water Golf Tournament and learn about alternative ways to get around this world of ours.

• August 15, 8:30-9:30 pm Explore the Skies above Shipley – The Orange County Astronomers help explore nearby planets and star systems light years away! Evening hours extended to allow for this not to be missed event. From 6-8 pm The Southern California Dulcimer Heritage group jams in the amphitheater.

• August 22, 6-7 pm Surfrider Ocean Friendly Gardens – Greg Goran demonstrates the value of Ocean Friendly Gardens in helping to keep runoff pollution from the Pacific Ocean.

• August 29, 6-7 pm Fun with Succulents – Following on the heels of last summer's presentation with Joann Moore which was a whopping success, 2013 promises to be even more succulent.