Project Critter Nature Club

Locations … Florida State Parks

Oscar Scherer in Osprey, Myakka River in Sarasota or Hillsborough River in Tampa, ask about your favorite park.

Things To Bring … Sunscreen, Hat, Water, Bug Spray…

 We sugest a covered pavilion which has a grill.  During inclement weather it may be possible to move the party inside to a screen room.
Programs run drizzle or shine. Programs are held outdoors participants should dress appropriately for weather!
Participants should wear sturdy shoes or boots and rain gear when applicable.
Any group of 12 or more must be discussed ahead of time.
Smaller groups will make your child’s program more meaningful (we suggest limiting invitations to your child’s age plus two).

 
Group Information
The staff at Project Critter loves questions and we encourage discussions and active participation.  In order for all children to have an optimal learning environment and positive experience we must enforce a few simple rules.

Please raise your hand when you want to speak
Respect others while the naturalist, trail guide or fellow student is speaking, please remain quiet
Don’t pick, disturb, collect, or take natural mementos home
Stay on the trails
For parents that stay for the program with younger children or babies, please step outside of the learning area if he/she begins to cry, makes noise, or becomes disruptive
No smoking or lighting fires
No littering
No pets leashed, carried, or otherwise
Arrival and Departure
Programs begin and end at the time listed on the emailed confirmation sheet. This includes set up and cleanup.

Check-In at the Rangers Station and they will give you directions to your pavilion.
Supervision … Participant behavior is the responsibility of the parents, not the staff of Project Critter. Please provide adequate supervision and control throughout the party.
Group representatives assume full responsibility for the behavior of all their guests and any damages to the property.
Non-supervising parents who stay are asked to enjoy the park and Nature Center while the children are with the educator.

 
Decorations … You may decorate your rented space as you see fit, however it must be left in the same condition as it is found. Project Critter will have nature decorations as well.
No noisemakers, balloons, piñatas, or anything that explodes.
 

Food and Use of Picnic Area.
Project Critter does not supply any other food.
Project Critter does not have a freezer or a refrigerator available
Please bring a trash bag for your garbage and take it to the dumpster.
No drink boxes (the straw wrappers tend to escape from children)

You are welcome to walk on the trails and explore the parks Nature Center before and after your program with your children.