Freeze-O-Ree Janaury 31, 2009

On Janaury 31, 2009, Cub Scout Pack 647 and Boy Scout Troop 647 joined together for the annual Motor City District Freeze-O-Ree.

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Cub Scout Science Workshop - January 25, 2009 - Earning the Cub Scout Science Belt Loop

Today, Darryl M. from Cub Scout Pack 647 attended a special Cub Scouts science workshop at the Detroit Science Center. The workshop taught the boys about the Scientific Method for solving problems through the use of experimentation. The class helps the boys complete the requirements for the Cub Scout Science Belt Loop.

The steps of the scientific method are to:

<>Ask a Question

<>Do Background Research

<>Construct a Hypothesis

<>Test Your Hypothesis by Doing an Experiment

<>Analyze Your Data and Draw a Conclusion

<>Communicate Your Results

Their first experiment was to see what weighed more: water, oil, baking soda, or vinegar. After a snack break and a tour of the science center, they experimented to see what kinds of matter are attracted to magnets. And to end the day, they worked with a scientist to make play-dough from glue and water.

At the end of the workshop, each scout was awarded a special Detroit Science Center patch and the Cub Scouts Science belt loop.

Winter Camp - January 9-11, 2009 D-Bar-A Ranch

On Janaury 9th thru January 11, 200, Boy Scout Troop 647 and Cub Scout Pack 647 joined together for our yearly Winter Camp at D-BAR-A Ranch.

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2009 Friends of the Rouge Events

Happy New Year to you from Friends of the Rouge.

Here are some opportunities to help improve the river in 2009.

To sign up, call us at 313-792-9621 or just respond to this e-mail.

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2009 Winter Stonefly Search
Saturday January 24, 2009
9am - approx. 3 pm
Environmental Interpretive Center
University of Michigan-Dearborn

Sign up to look for sensitive stoneflies in Rouge streams. Children welcome when accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required by Jan. 16.

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2009 Frog & Toad Survey
Training Workshops - choose ONE workshop where you will get all the information and materials necessary to participate in this simple listening survey.

Sat. Feb. 14 10am - noon
Southfield Parks & Recreation

Wed. Mar. 4 7-9 pm
Canton Summit on the Park

Sat. Mar. 14 10am-noon
Farmington Hills Council Chambers

Sat. Mar. 21 10am - noon
Plymouth Township Hall
(sorry the date for this was incorrect in the newsletter)

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Future Events to put on your calendar:

April 25 - Spring Bug Hunt
May 18 - Rouge Golf Outing
June 6 - Rouge Rescue
September 3 - Race for the Rouge
September 26 - Lower Rouge Kayak Tour
October 17 - Fall Bug Hunt

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