The Burlington Parks and Recreation Department partnering with the Burlington Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Winter Carnival at the Nassahegan Recreation Comples. Activities will include sleigh or hay rides, snow painting or snow sculpting contest, snow volleyball, ice skating and sledding. The KIM students from Har-Bur Middle School will provide games and crafts for all! So, think snow, bring your enthusiasm and join in for a fun-filled afternoon.

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Monday, December 28 @ 1:00PM

Ages 5 to 12

Through an exciting use of mime, comedy, and informative science tie-ins, Robert Rivest inspires his audience to see science in a new light.

Registration is required in advance either in person, by phone at 860.673.3331, or register online at www.burlingtonctlibrary.info

December 7, 2008 (Sunday), at 8:00 a.m. Bird Walk

Burlington resident and bird enthusiast Laura Spitz will lead this bird walk suitable for all levels of bird watching ability! Laura will guide participants to several habitats at Sessions Woods for the opportunity to see a diversity of birds. She also will provide bird identification tips and suggestions for bird watching field guides.

Burlington resident and bird enthusiast Laura Spitz will lead this bird walk suitable for all levels of bird watching ability! Laura will guide participants to several habitats at Sessions Woods for the opportunity to see a diversity of birds. She also will provide bird identification tips and suggestions for bird watching field guides. The 2-mile bird walk will begin at the flag pole in front of the Sessions Woods Conservation Education Center. Participants should bring binoculars and wear appropriate shoes for hiking.

If you haven't yet discovered the fun of the popular music video game Guitar Hero now is your chance. Discover your inner rock star and challenge the most worthy opponents at the Burlington Public Library. The library will host one more Guitar Hero Challenge on August 19, so mark your calendars and get ready to battle it out and rock on!

July 16, 2008 (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. Evening Beaver Marsh Hike

Join Wildlife Division Natural Resources Educator Laura Rogers-Castro on an easy hike to the Beaver Marsh at Sessions Woods. Laura will talk about the various types of wildlife that can be found at this interesting habitat.]]>http://www.theburlingtonblog.com/journal/rss-comments-entry-1924694.xmlEventsFun GuideKid's CornerNature & OutdoorsaliFri, 20 Jun 2008 10:00:29 +0000http://www.theburlingtonblog.com/journal/summer-reading-kickoff-at-the-burlington-public-library.html142873:1300993:1933970There's lot of fun in store at the Burlington Public Library this summer! Kicking off the summer season is BUGS! presented by Adam Harris of Harris in Wonderland Pets in Avon, CT. This children't program offers a great way to meet some truly unique creatures from the animal world.

"If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in." - Rachel Carson

June 14, 2008 (Saturday) at 1:30 p.m. Children’s Program: Kids and Carson