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Nature & Science Events
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Feb
16 2019Guided Trail RidesBREC's Farr Park Equestrian center is proud to offer guided trail rides on select Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy a one-hour gentle ride through the park or in the indoor arena on one of the BREC horses. Ages: 6+ |
Feb
16 2019Revive Your Mind HikeForest bathing, Nature Rx, Ecotherapy, Green Peace…it’s been called many things but the message is the same, NATURE is good for you! If life has you spinning and you feel out of balance this is the hike for you.
Registration Deadline: 02/15/2019 Ages: 13+ |
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Feb
16 2019Science Academy“Cadets” are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy. They explore gravity, simple machines, stars, planets, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program! Each session is stand-alone, but your child will want to attend again and again. Ages: 8-12 |
Feb
18 2019Let’s Go Legos: LongfellowCome explore everything Lego! There will be a different Lego challenge each week given to the children, whether it is building an actual Lego figurine, or an arts and crafts to engage the children’s creative thinking. All materials are supplied by BREC and not taken home by children. Ages: 8-12 |
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Feb
18 2019Trot and Brew Adult HorsemanshipAdults will meet for half hour of “coffee talk” and then ride for one hour. Learn about horses, riding, care of the horse and more in a fun and relaxed environment. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Ages: 25+ |
Feb
20 2019Let’s Go Legos: Kerr WarrenCome explore everything Lego! There will be a different Lego challenge each week given to the children, whether it is building an actual Lego figurine, or an arts and crafts to engage the children’s creative thinking. Ages: 8-12 |
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Feb
22 2019Astronomy Lecture SeriesFor over 20 years, this program has given patrons histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered. Ages: 14+ |
Feb
23 2019Solar ViewingWeather permitting on selected Saturdays, HRPO staff shows the Sun in three manners—projected onto a white surface, directly via safely-filtered optical light and directly with a hydrogen-alpha telescope. |
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Feb
23 2019Overview and Expansion PremiereThis brand-new program is aimed at kids who are aging out of Science Academy and the camps. Abstract strategy games, NASA missions, engineering and robotics, sky viewing and sketching, preparing for EMPs and/or CMEs, the latest space exploration and physics news Ages: 12-16 |
Feb
25 2019Let’s Go Legos: LongfellowCome explore everything Lego! There will be a different Lego challenge each week given to the children, whether it is building an actual Lego figurine, or an arts and crafts to engage the children’s creative thinking. All materials are supplied by BREC and not taken home by children. Ages: 8-12 |
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Feb
25 2019Trot and Brew Adult HorsemanshipAdults will meet for half hour of “coffee talk” and then ride for one hour. Learn about horses, riding, care of the horse and more in a fun and relaxed environment. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Ages: 25+ |
Feb
26 2019Mercurian ElongationPeriodically Mercury reaches its greatest angular separation in the sky (elongation) from the Sun. This is the safest way to view Mercury by amateurs. Come join us at the Burbank Soccer Complex! |
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Feb
27 2019Let’s Go Legos: Kerr WarrenCome explore everything Lego! There will be a different Lego challenge each week given to the children, whether it is building an actual Lego figurine, or an arts and crafts to engage the children’s creative thinking. Ages: 8-12 |
Mar
1 2019Astronomy Lecture SeriesFor over 20 years, this program has given patrons histories and possible futures. Skygazing tips, physics phenomena, space programs and famous events are covered. Ages: 14+ |
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Mar
1 2019Apollo 9 50th AnniversaryThe countdown to the first human steps on the Moon continued in the winter of 1969. James McDivitt, David Scott and Russell Schweickart used “Spider” and “Gumdrop” to show the viability of an actual lunar landing. Ages: 14+ |
Mar
2 2019Guided Trail RidesBREC's Farr Park Equestrian center is proud to offer guided trail rides on select Saturdays and Sundays. Enjoy a one-hour gentle ride through the park or in the indoor arena on one of the BREC horses. Ages: 6+ |
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Mar
2 2019Science Academy“Cadets” are brought into the wonderful world of astronomy. They explore gravity, simple machines, stars, planets, meteors, the Earth and the Moon, asteroids and comets, the electromagnetic spectrum and the American space program! Each session is stand-alone, but your child will want to attend again and again. Ages: 8-12 |
Mar
4 2019Let’s Go Legos: LongfellowCome explore everything Lego! There will be a different Lego challenge each week given to the children, whether it is building an actual Lego figurine, or an arts and crafts to engage the children’s creative thinking. All materials are supplied by BREC and not taken home by children. Ages: 8-12 |
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Mar
4 2019Trot and Brew Adult HorsemanshipAdults will meet for half hour of “coffee talk” and then ride for one hour. Learn about horses, riding, care of the horse and more in a fun and relaxed environment. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Ages: 25+ |
Mar
5 2019Geaux Fish Catfish RodeoGrab your fishing pole and GEAUX FISHING! We will be stocking the pond with adult channel catfish to ensure you have plenty of catch to parade around. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy the day outside with the family. This event is weather dependent. Please register in advance by filling out the form at brec.org/geauxfish. Registration the morning of will also be available. Registration Deadline: 03/05/2019 |