Located on 344 Roast Meat Hill Road in Killingworth, the Platt Nature Center was formerly an old barn belonging to Marion Platt, who donated the building and nine acres of land to the Trust in 1974. A marked trail makes a circuit around the property, and is always open to the public. The Center's Herbarium was established by Dr. Donald Swan in 1972.
Our teachers:
Janet Mark is a former kindergarten teacher and advisor to her school's ecology club, frequently recognized for its many school, community, and global outreach projects. Jan returns to PNC for a fifteenth summer. (Editor's note: Jan's sing-alongs alone make the experience worth it!)
Betsy Himmelman is an art teacher in the H-K School District. She is a long-time naturalist and joins the PNC staff for her fourteenth summer program.
Platt Nature Center 2009 Children's Programs
Kids, fun, sun...and learning. They go together - naturally - at the Platt Nature Center Summer Program.
There's something for everyone from pre-K through 4th grade, with a great selection of courses during June and July. Look for the brochure you received in the mail, or check for a copy at the Killingworth Library. Classes fill up fast!
