Capital District Region: New York State Performers, Programmers & Related Resources for Public Libraries & Groups


Performer Information
Stage name:	Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center
Performer name:	Lisa Hoyt
Phone:	518.658.2055
Mailing address:	475 Dyken Pond Road Cropseyville, NY 12052
E-mail address:	dykenpond@fairpoint.net
Website:	http://www.dykenpond.org
Performer's agent:	Dyken Pond Environmental Education Center
Previous appearances at:	Grafton Community Library, Schaghticoke: Arvilla E. Diver Memorial Library, East Greenbush Community Library, Rensselaer Library, Petersburgh Library Contact information for New York State Public Libraries
Information last updated:	06/25/2012

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Program
Category
Description
Fee

Wildlife Discovery Nature- Animals,
Science,
Visual Arts- Crafts

Animal furs and skulls will be used to teach about mammals that are native to New York State. Make an animal tracking booklet or a plaster track.
Up to $100

Teamwork and Team Play Health & Fitness- Other,
Life Skills- Other,
Other

Groups participate in hypothetical situations that challenge the abilities of the group to collectively solve problems. Each challenge has a story that is read by the group. Participants learn group dynamics, leadership skills, how to cooperate within a group and most importantly, have a really fun time!
Up to $100

Paper-Making Nature- Animals,
Nature- Environment,
Visual Arts- Crafts

The paper wasp was the first living creature that made paper. Find out how this small insect makes his paper and then find out how people make paper today. Create your own recycled paper to bring home.
Up to $100

Bats Nature- Animals,
Science,
Visual Arts- Crafts

Bats are misunderstood animals with bad reputations. They actually have an important role in the ecosystem and are at risk from white-nose fungus. Learn about how this animal lives, its behavior and why they are important. Play bat games and make a bat mask.
Up to $100

Staying Safe in the Outdoors Health & Fitness- Other,
Nature- Environment,
Science

Know the facts about staying safe in the outdoors. Information will be given on rabies, Lyme disease and West Nile Virus. At the end of the program, participants will be less fearful, better educated, know what to look for and how to protect themselves and be able to feel secure venturing outdoors.
Up to $100

Insects Nature- Animals,
Nature- Environment,
Visual Arts- Crafts

Enter the fascinating world of insects and learn about their roles in nature. Create your own insect to camouflage in a fun game and learn three facts about being an insect.
Up to $100

Water Nature- Environment,
Science,
Visual Arts- Crafts

No one can survive long without water. Learn the importance of clean water and the water cycle. Make a simple rain stick.
Up to $100

Plants Nature- Environment,
Science,
Visual Arts- Crafts

Learn the parts of a plant and their importance in our everyday lives. Make a bookmark with pressed leaves or a solar print.
Up to $100

Birds Nature- Animals,
Nature- Environment,
Visual Arts- Crafts

Through games and activities youth will learn what makes a bird a bird, learn about bird adaptations and to identify common species most likely to be at a birdfeeder. Create a birdfeeder out of recycled materials or a dried fruit ornament that can be hung outdoors to feed the birds. Other options included beginning a bird journal to record observations.
Up to $100

Know Your Trees Nature- Environment,
Science,
Visual Arts- Crafts

Is it a deciduous or a conifer? Learn to identify five common trees. Create a leaf rubbing, nature mobile or start your own Tree Identification booklet.
Up to $100

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* Inclusion in this database does not indicate endorsement of any performer or program by the NYS Education Department, the Office of Cultural Education, the NYS Library or the participating library systems, nor does it eliminate the need for reference checks and appropriate standard screening procedures.

Program	Category	Description	Fee
Wildlife Discovery	Nature- Animals, Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	Animal furs and skulls will be used to teach about mammals that are native to New York State. Make an animal tracking booklet or a plaster track.	Up to $100
Teamwork and Team Play	Health & Fitness- Other, Life Skills- Other, Other	Groups participate in hypothetical situations that challenge the abilities of the group to collectively solve problems. Each challenge has a story that is read by the group. Participants learn group dynamics, leadership skills, how to cooperate within a group and most importantly, have a really fun time!	Up to $100
Paper-Making	Nature- Animals, Nature- Environment, Visual Arts- Crafts	The paper wasp was the first living creature that made paper. Find out how this small insect makes his paper and then find out how people make paper today. Create your own recycled paper to bring home.	Up to $100
Bats	Nature- Animals, Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	Bats are misunderstood animals with bad reputations. They actually have an important role in the ecosystem and are at risk from white-nose fungus. Learn about how this animal lives, its behavior and why they are important. Play bat games and make a bat mask.	Up to $100
Staying Safe in the Outdoors	Health & Fitness- Other, Nature- Environment, Science	Know the facts about staying safe in the outdoors. Information will be given on rabies, Lyme disease and West Nile Virus. At the end of the program, participants will be less fearful, better educated, know what to look for and how to protect themselves and be able to feel secure venturing outdoors.	Up to $100
Insects	Nature- Animals, Nature- Environment, Visual Arts- Crafts	Enter the fascinating world of insects and learn about their roles in nature. Create your own insect to camouflage in a fun game and learn three facts about being an insect.	Up to $100
Water	Nature- Environment, Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	No one can survive long without water. Learn the importance of clean water and the water cycle. Make a simple rain stick.	Up to $100
Plants	Nature- Environment, Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	Learn the parts of a plant and their importance in our everyday lives. Make a bookmark with pressed leaves or a solar print.	Up to $100
Birds	Nature- Animals, Nature- Environment, Visual Arts- Crafts	Through games and activities youth will learn what makes a bird a bird, learn about bird adaptations and to identify common species most likely to be at a birdfeeder. Create a birdfeeder out of recycled materials or a dried fruit ornament that can be hung outdoors to feed the birds. Other options included beginning a bird journal to record observations.	Up to $100
Know Your Trees	Nature- Environment, Science, Visual Arts- Crafts	Is it a deciduous or a conifer? Learn to identify five common trees. Create a leaf rubbing, nature mobile or start your own Tree Identification booklet.	Up to $100