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at the time, but they were passing the torch and sharing their wisdom and experiences. This experience shaped my mindset about how I relate to older adults in my com- munity and everyday life.
There are many other bene ts to youth who interact with older adults through intergenerational connections. These bene ts can include bringing differences togeth-
er to better understand one another, learning from one another, and learning how to interact with people who
are much older. Overall, youth can learn about the impor- tance of relationships with older adults in their community. There are also many bene ts to seniors participating in intergenerational programs. Seniors can feel valued, use- ful, share their life experiences, spend time with youth, have pride in knowing they are making a difference, and diminish social isolation. For more information about in- tergenerational week, visit elderaffairs.state. .us/doea/ intergenerationalconnection.php. There you will nd an intergenerational fact sheet, suggested activities, resourc- es, and more.
Interested in ideas to creating meaningful intergener- ational connection? Visit some of these resources: TRIED AND TRUE: A Guide to Successful Intergenerational Activ- ities at Shared Site Program www.intergenerational.clahs. vt.edu/pdf/ jarrotttriedtrue.pdf Quality Aging – A Life Style Connection www.qualityaging.com.au/ intergener- ational-activities Legacy Project Activities & Guide www. legacyproject.org/activities/index.html Generations Unit- ed www.gu.org/resources/ learningactivities/ intergenera- tionallearningactivities storytelling.aspx SS
November & December 2017
8385 S. Highway A1A Melbourne Beach , FL (321) 723-3556 www.barrierislandcenter.com @brevardbarrierislandcenter
Nov. 5th @ 3 p.m. All events are free unless marked “*”
Galapagos Adventure Presentation
Take a pictorial trek through the Galapagos with local wildlife photographer & naturalist Vince Lamb.
Nov. 12th @ 10 a.m.
Maritime Hammock Sanctuary Hike Explore from dune-to-lagoon alongside Master Naturalist Josephine Capozziello! 6200 S. Highway A1A. Please bring water (2+ miles) & call to enroll.
Nov. 17th, Dec. 1st & 8th @ 2 p.m. *Environmental Homeschool Fridays Learn with Jennifer Howell of Environmental Issues for Kids. To enroll and more info @ www.ei4k.com/classes
Nov. 18th & Dec. 23rd @ 10:30 a.m. Puppets & Story Time
Join Cori McWilliams, youth sea turtle advocate, for a critter filled reading.
Nov. 19th & Dec. 31st 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Touch-a-terrapin Tank
Interact with our adorable diamondback terrapin and spineless wonders of the sea!
Nov. 24th - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
*Merry Up Your Holidays at the Mermaid’s Purse Open House
Shop for holiday gifts with the special meaning of saving sea turtles! Receive free gifts while supplies last with $50+ purchases & turtle adoptions.
Nov. 25th & Dec. 30th @ 9:30 a.m. Sea Turtle 101 & Beach Cleanup
Learn about Sea Turtles then cleanup one of their most import nesting sites!
Dec. 2nd @ 10:30 a.m.
Fun Facts & More About Reindeer
Join Reindeer conservation biologist Alex Blochel for a look at the biology, threats, and conservation of one of the season’s most celebrated animals.
Dec. 3rd @ 2 p.m.
Sea Glass Colors & Rarity
Ann Fisk, co-founder of Florida's East Coast Sea Glass Club, will explain the sea glass color variety, rarity scale & more.
Dec. 3rd @ 3 p.m.
*Sea Glass Wire Wrapping
Join Beach Beads, Diana Watkins, to make an cute sea turtle charm wire wrapped sea glass necklace. Please call to enroll. Cost $20.
Dec. 9th @ 10 a.m.
Barrier Island Sanctuary Hike
Explore from dune-to-lagoon alongside Master Naturalist Josephine Capozziello! Please call to enroll.
Dec. 10th @ 2 p.m.
Right Whale Monitoring Program
Julie Albert, Program Coordinator, will teach you how to help protect North Atlantic right whales by reporting local sightings. Become a volunteer for the nation’s largest endangered species monitoring network!
Dec. 17th @ 1 - 4 p.m. Holiday Eco-Art Reindeer palms, upcycled ornaments & more!
The Barrier Island Center was created and is managed under Brevard County’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program referenda. The Program was established by voters in 1990 and reaffirmed in 2004 to protect and preserve the rich biological diversity and native species of Brevard County for future generations.
Happy Holidays From the BIC!
We will be closed November 10th, 11th, 23rd, 24th (except for open house hours), December 24th, 25th, 26th, & January 1st.
While the Center is closed, our trails are accessible every day from dawn until dusk.
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