Go Wild! All About Nature

Join us for a sun-soaked celebration of nature at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center at 212 Broad Street in Camden! Whether you're a budding artist, curious scientist, or a fan of island adventures, there's something for kids of all ages!All DaySelf-guided native species scavenger hunt! Visit the Library Bus for summer reading sign-up and prizes!11:00 - 12:00 / All Ages/ Liberty HallThe Wild Inspiration of "The Islanders" with writer Angela May. Learn about this best-selling series all about nature, wildlife, and friendship! 12:15-1:15 / All Ages / Sheheen BuildingNature in My Backyard: The Real Animals of the Islanders SeriesMaster Naturalist Judy Drew Fairchild talks about the animals found in the book The Islanders–alligators, owls, eagles, otters, and more!1:30-2:30 / Ages 7 and younger / Liberty HallKids’ Nature Journal WorkshopAuthor Angela May presents this fun, hands-on workshop. All supplies provided.**1:30-2:30 / Ages 8 and up / Sheheen BuildingAppreciating the Villains: Sure, sea turtles are amazing, but what about the animals that aren’t quite so charming? Alligators and snakes, armadillos and bats, coyotes and toads? Ghost crabs and spiders and crows? What gives these animals a bad reputation? How do they fill a role in the ecosystem? How can we examine tracks to see who has been here? Test your nature knowledge of field signs by identifying tracks and shells with Judy Fairchild. 3:00-4:00 / Ages 8 and up / Liberty HallKids’ Writing WorkshopAuthor Angela May hosts this interactive writing workshop to spark creativity. All supplies included.**3:00-4:00 / Ages 7 and under / Sheheen BuildingJunior Turtle Team: Just like in the Islanders, there is a real junior turtle team on Dewees Island. What does the turtle team do? What do nesting turtles do and how do we protect them? What is it like when a turtle nest hatches? If I don’t live near the ocean, how can I help protect them? See videos of kids participating in a turtle rescue, actual turtles nesting and hatching, and make a turtle craft. **Space is limited for the 1:30 and 3:00 workshops. Adult supervision required for all events.