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.
Platt Nature Center 2008 Children's Programs
The PNC is pleased to present our 2008 Summer Program featuring the fun and fascinating Children's Program (something different and exciting every day for pre-K to fourth graders). Our excellent teaching staff is eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for the world of nature we all enjoy. This year's summer program runs from June 23 through July 18 and there is a discount for registrations received by June 1 ($5 off the prices below). Mark your calendars now - there's something for everyone, and sessions tend to fill up quickly.
(1) June 23-27 - KNEE HIGH NATURE (9:00 - 11:00) - Pre K (Age 4 by Sept. 1) - $85 ($80 before June 1)
A full week at PNC jam-packed with nature, songs, games, books, and adventure!
(2) July 7-11 - STEP UP & ALONG! (9:00 - 11:30) - Entering K - $85 before June 1 ($90 after June 1)
A week of adventures chock full of nature, songs, crafts, books & exploration.
(3) July 7-11 OR July 9-13 - Choose ONE session - STOP, LOOK & LISTEN (12:15 - 3:15) -
Entering Grades 1 & 2 - $90 before June 1 ($95 after June 1)
An exciting week of discovery, hiking, exploration and crafts!
(4) July 14-18 - LET'S FIND OUT! (9:00 - 2:30) - Entering Grades 3 & 4 - $140 before June 1 ($145 after June 1)
Each day pack your backpack with dinks, snack, lunch, bug spray and sunscreen for
a full day of adventure at PNC and nearby sites.
Jan Mark and Betsy Himmelman will be returning again this summer. They will, as always, present a fun and fascinating program. Because the children will be in woods and fields, class size must be limited for safety reasons. Sign up early to avoid disappointment.
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 fourteenth 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 thirteenth summer program.
