{"id":87884,"date":"2018-01-04T17:19:57","date_gmt":"2018-01-04T22:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=87884"},"modified":"2018-01-03T18:24:19","modified_gmt":"2018-01-03T23:24:19","slug":"colgate-bookstore-sponsors-chillin-out-with-friends-of-rogers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=87884","title":{"rendered":"Colgate Bookstore sponsors &#8220;Chillin&#8217;-OUT&#8221; with Friends of Rogers"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_87885\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-87885\" style=\"width: 199px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-87885\" src=\"http:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-3-Chillin-OUT-1-15-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-3-Chillin-OUT-1-15-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-3-Chillin-OUT-1-15-99x150.jpg 99w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-3-Chillin-OUT-1-15-596x900.jpg 596w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1-3-Chillin-OUT-1-15-400x604.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-87885\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sarah Freedman, Environmental Educator with Friends of Rogers, points out landmarks while\u00a0aspiring young naturalists listen intently. This year\u2019s \u201cChillin\u2019-OUT\u201d offers a variety of opportunities to enjoy the local wilderness at Rogers Center. Photo courtesy Friends of Rogers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Has cabin fever hit early this year? Friends of Rogers has the cure! On Jan. 15, children ages 7-10 have the opportunity to explore Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne and learn about the great\u00a0outdoors.<\/p>\n<p>During \u201cChillin\u2019-OUT\u201d participants will explore the forest, hike the trails, play outdoor games, and make new friends. Plus nature crafts and the always-popular \u201csnack\u201d-tivity will be part of the day\u2019s agenda.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis unique program encourages kids to have outdoor winter adventures,\u201d said Sarah Freedman, Friends\u00a0of Rogers environmental educator. \u201cWhile the temperatures may be low, energy and fun will be at record\u00a0highs!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Pre-registration must be made by Jan. 11; the rate is $30 per day for <!--more-->members and $35 for non-members.<\/p>\n<p>Also available are activities before (8-9 a.m.) and after (4-5:30 p.m.) for an additional $7.50 per session, per\u00a0child.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are grateful to the Colgate Bookstore for partnering with us,\u201d said Simon Solomon, executive director. \u201cThis collaboration is allowing us to provide local children engaging alternatives to sedentary winter activities, while inspiring them to interact more with the natural world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rogers Center is operated by Friends of Rogers\u00a0Environmental\u00a0Education Center, Inc., a nonprofit organization that offers educational programs for people of all ages. Seasonal hours are from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday\u00a0through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has cabin fever hit early this year? Friends of Rogers has the cure! On Jan. 15, children ages 7-10 have the opportunity to explore Rogers Environmental Education Center in Sherburne and learn about the great\u00a0outdoors. During \u201cChillin\u2019-OUT\u201d participants will explore the forest, hike the trails, play outdoor games, and make new friends. 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