Heritage Sandy Springs announces the 2015 Turtle Tours schedule, an educational series for children ages 2 – 5 at the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum. Through stories, hands-on exhibits, and crafts, Museum mascots “Sandy” the Chipmunk and “Spring” the Turtle will introduce preschoolers to history and nature. Based on the Smithsonian Institution’s Early Enrichment program, “Turtle Tours” are held one Saturday each month at 11:00 am and last approximately 45 minutes. The program is free, but donations are encouraged. “Turtle Tours” are scheduled for the following Saturdays in 2015:
February 14 Counting is Fun
March 14 Flower Power
April 11 Sandy’s Cool Tools
May 9 Spring’s Favorite Color
June 13 Rock out with Rocks
July 11 Following Sandy’s Treasure Map
August 8 Who is making that noise?
September 12 Our fun five senses
October 10 Spring Spies the letter ______?
November 14 Falling leaves and Changing Trees
December 12 Celebrate Winter
“Preschoolers love learning and they will have a great time exploring history, art, and nature with our Museum mascots, Sandy & Spring,” said Kimberly Brigance, Director of Programs & Historic Resources at Heritage Sandy Spring.
The Museum is located at 6075 Sandy Springs Circle, Sandy Springs, GA 30328. Parking is available on Sandy Springs Place in designated parking lots.
For more information e-mail curator@heritagesandysprings.org or visit www.heritagesandysprings.org
About Heritage Sandy Springs
Heritage Sandy Springs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community by preserving and promoting the historic and cultural identity of Sandy Springs. Through partnership with the City of Sandy Springs, Heritage Sandy Springs manages and operates the Heritage Green park site in the heart of the City. Heritage Green is the home of the original springs, the Sandy Springs Society Entertainment Lawn, and the Heritage Sandy Springs Museum at the Williams-Payne House. Heritage Green is one of the few precious green spaces within the city limits of our vibrant community and the only gathering spot in the heart of Sandy Springs. A true “people’s park”, Heritage Sandy Springs enriches the quality of life for Sandy Springs residents and visitors through recreational, historical and educational opportunities.
