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By Charity Corkey

Timea-Newspapen Staff Writer

Third- and fourth-graders

slowly trickle into the

learning center, an airy classroom complete with nature charts, wooden flooring and a hanging stuffed owl. After gradually settling around fold-out tables, they wait for the teacher to begin. Some sit quietly, shyly observing their peers, while others twirl and bounce on their chairs.

The children are participating in the Young Naturalist Series, a program offered through Blandy Experimental Farm and State Arboretum. Every other Saturday, program leaders Lisa Green and Emily Ford explore a new nature topic with the children through 2-1/2 hours of hands-on activities.

The opening session on Jan. 13 revolved around chemistry. During the second session, they

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