Frog should be hypnotized (totally relaxed). If not, repeatsteps 7 through 10.
Turn frog over. Snap your fingers. Say “BREE-DUP, BREE-DUP.” Tickle its bottom. Say “RIB-BIT, RIB-BIT.”
Otherwise, be careful what you do and say. Frogs are acutely
susceptible to the power of suggestion.
In five to 10 minutes, the frog will wake up and hop away.
Say goodbye. Wipe your fingers, and keep them out of your mouth.
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Kids Stuff
Wednesday, July 3
Flutterbies
Kids 2 & 3 explore the world of our most flamboyant insects — butterflies. 10am @ Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, off Sixes Rd., Prince Frederick. $3; members $1. Rsvp: 410/535-5327.
Friday, June 28
Waste Not!
Kids 5–7 investigate the problems that arise from garbage and litter, discover ways to reduce waste and make recycled paper. 2pm @ Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, off Sixes Rd., Prince Frederick. Free: 410/535-5327.
Firefly Fun
Families join park ranger Brian Campbell as dusk descends to learn about fireflies and why they light up evening skies. Go for a short walk and enjoy nature’s own fireworks display. Bring a flashlight. 8:30pm @ Kinder Farm Park, Jumpers Hole Rd. off Ritchie Highway, Millersville. Rsvp: 410/222-6115.
Saturday, June 29
A-hunting We Will Go
Kids 4–10 search for wild animals, their tracks and anything else they leave behind. 10am @ Earleigh Heights Ranger Station, off Ritchie Highway, Severna Park. Rsvp: 410/222-6244.
Sunday, June 30
Bugging Out
Kids 3–5, hear a story about the bugs that seem so abundant in the summer. 2pm @ Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, off Sixes Rd., Prince Frederick. Free: 410/535-5327.
Monday, July 1
Women of the Wilds
Girls entering grades 5 & 6 spend four days and one night hiking and canoeing around Calvert County. Learn backpacking and outdoor survival skills. Packs and tents provided. 10am–3pm M–W; 10am–9am Th/F @ Battle Creek Cypress Swamp, off Sixes Rd., Prince Frederick. $95; members $65; rsvp: 410/535-5327
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