WHAT: WHERE: WHEN: WHO: HOW:

The Endangered Animal Club Thurmont Regional Library Wednesdays, March 6th 27th 4:30 5:30 pm Animal Lovers in grades 2 6 Register at www.fcpl.org or call 301 600 7214

LATI 14.3 Marlene Bordner

If you love animals this club is for you! Have you ever wonderedwhat can I do to protect endangered animals? Join the club, find the answers and take ACTION!!! Meet like-minded friends as we research endangered animals from each continent! We will also develop a service project to raise awareness of the plight of native endangered species. Get up close and personal with some of these creatures with a hands-on visit to Fountain Rock Park & Nature Center. Along the way, we will learn about careers working with animals as we visit the local wildlife preserve and zoo. All the while, we will read some fantastic fiction and share book reviews of our favorite books on the subject. Make a difference. Change the World. Protect nature. Join the Endangered Animal Club today! What is the need for the program? The Endangered Animal Club meets the needs of our community in that it provides a program for Elementary School age children. The Endangered Animal Club makes a connection to the FCPL Mission Statement in that it will provide facilities and an environment which connects people to ideas, experiences and information. This club is part of the SPRING 2013 schedule. Who are the potential community partners?
I feel that building community partnerships is a winning equation

for all participants. I am very excited to work with following community partners:

Fountain Rock Park & Nature Center 8511 Nature Center Place Walkersville, MD 21793
This local park & nature center will provide a hands-on connection to a native endangered species the box turtle. Participants will learn about the plight of the box turtle as well as developing a service project to help protect this native species.

Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo 13019 Catoctin Furnace Road Thurmont, MD 21788
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the behind the scenes activities at this local preserve & zoo. They will also learn about a variety of careers working with animals. Participants will also have the opportunity to view a variety of nonnative endangered species.

What are the steps to setting up the event?

#1. Develop a general overview of the program. #2. Publish the event in FCPLs BookMarks program guide. #3. 1 month prior to event, contact and schedule with community partners. #4. 3 - 4 weeks prior to event, promote through in house displays, lobby banner, fliers at local businesses & elementary school. #5. 2 3 weeks prior to event, promote on facebook & twitter. #6. Develop a specific syllabus which provides the topic, date, time, and meeting location.

Contact: Marlene Bordner Telephone: 301-600-7214 Email: mbordner@frederickcountymd.gov ENDANGERED ANIMAL CLUB

If you love animals this club is for you! Meet with friends as you explore the plight of endangered animals and what you can do to HELP!
THURMONT, MD - Starting Wednesday, March 6th: Have you ever wonderedWhat can I do to protect endangered animals? Join the club, find the answers, and take ACTION!!! We will meet every Wednesday in March from 4:30 5:30 pm to research endangered animals from all 8 continents! Get up close and personal with some of these creatures with a hands-on visit to Fountain Rock Park & Nature Center. Along the way, we will learn about careers working with animals as we visit the local wildlife preserve and zoo. All the while, we will read some fantastic fiction and share book reviews of our favorite titles on the subject. Make a difference. Change the World. Protect nature. Join the Endangered Animal Club today! This program is for animal lovers grades 2 6. Registration is required. Please register by 3/1/13 at www.fcpl.org or call 301-600-7214. ### *Social Media Networks: Facebook posting & Twitter tweet 2 3 weeks before start of program (2/13 2/20/13)