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Please click on pages to the left for details of what you are looking for AND PLEASE CHECK OUR ANIMAL RESCUE PAGE!!
We also have an extensive outreach program.
We want to provide for children of all abilities regardless of income.Please check pages on the left to see our free programs for the blind and other special needs children and adults.
Valerie Gardner presents nature workshops for children approximately aged 3-10. Workshops run 7 days a week. We also offer workshops for Moms/Dads and 2-3 year olds. Payment is due at the beginning of the workshop.
Pony Power: come meet four wonderful equines , one only 32 inches tall! Learn what horses/ponies eat, how to take care of them, how to keep them clean, healthy and happy. Take a pony ride/lesson. Remember boots are best for mucking about in the paddocks.
We also offer several kinds of parties.Check the pages on the left.
All programs are originated and run by Valerie Gardner: B.S. Early Childhood, M.S. Elementary Counseling, Former Art Therapist at Pathways Center for Families, Kindergarten Teacher at Episcopal Academy, Naturalist at Bartrams Gardens and teacher for The Philadelphia Zoo Education Department and Docent Council. Founder and operator of Camp Bell Inc., retired Art and Nature teacher at Launfal School and retired director of Thorncroft Equestrian Center summer camp in Malvern.
Presently I am an active volunteer at Longwood Gardens in the education dept.and have earned my certificate of merit in floral design. I am also a critter maker at the Brandywine River Museum, a member of the Delco bird club, a member of a French conversation club and the Philadelphie Accueil.
SUMMER PONY/NATURE CAMP AT RATTLEBOX NATURE CENTER.FULLY INSURED.SEE OUR CAMP PAGE FOR DETAILS.ONLY 6-8 CHILDREN ACCEPTED PER WEEK.
TRAVELING ANIMAL SHOW! USDA certified
"FUR, FEATHERS & SCALES"
A 45 minute presentation designed for your group; suitable for play groups, daycare, schools, retirement communities and BIRTHDAY PARTIES!
FEATURING ANIMALS BELOW...SCROLL DOWN!
All programs are originated and presented by Valerie Gardner, certified Teacher, insured. We are USDA licenced.
Please direct any questions to:
Mailing address:
Valerie Gardner, 220 Wawa Road, Media, Pennsylvania 19063
610-358-4813
rattlebox220@msn.com
Directions :We are 3 miles south of Riddle Hospital and the Granite Run Mall in Media.Take route 1 south for 3 miles, turn left on Valleybrook Rd.go 3/10 mi. to Wawa Rd. ,turn left,go 3/10 miles to Rattlebox Farm 220 Wawa rd. Bear left in the driveway to the last house on the left. Watch out for horses, cats, dogs,and other animals in the driveway. Call or honk from the driveway 610-358-4813 or ring the big frog bell because the doorbell isn't very loud. If you are coming from 202 go north on Rt 1, go aprox. 4 miles to Valleybrook Rd.,Rt. on Valleybrook and left on Wawa rd.
We are listed with www.critterplaces.com
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