| For Family Programs, see the Special Events page History Comes Alive!
2010 Cultural Heritage Speaker Series Second Saturdays (unless otherwise noted)
Drop in, no reservations required.
7:00-8:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Free event. 
March 13:
Wisdom of Our Elders
Alan Wallace May 8:
California Indian Gaming
Lee Acebedo
Mastering Basket weaving
Ages: 16+
Weave a Medallion Necklace
Learn the basics of twining with Miwok weaver Ardith Read and create a medallion necklace out of bear grass and redbud. Cord and felt backing also included. $10 material fee due at first class.
47814 • 4/26-4/28 • 3 days
Mon-Tue • 10:00am-3:30pm
Wed • 10:00am-1:00pm
Fee: $149/ $145 Resident Discount
Green Oval Pine Needle Basket
Create a beautiful basket while learning the basics of pine needle basketry: gathering materials, coiling and finishing a basket. $10 materials fee due at class.
47813 • 4/3
Sat • 9:00am-3:00pm
Fee: $42/ $39 Resident Discount
Instructor: Joan Denys
Spring Nature Camps
3/29-4/2
Fee: $119/$109 Resident Discount
Please preregister: (916) 774-5934
 Where the Wild Things Are
Ages: 4-5
#47735
The night Max wore his wolf suit he discovered the land of the wild things. Together we'll explore the wild things in Roseville. We'll look for clues and signs that tell us what plants and animals live in our own backyard. Active games, nature walks, crafts and live animal show create a week of spring break fun.
Nature Adventures
Ages: 6-8
#47739
Become a Science Sleuth! Visit an archaeological dig, document wildlife tracks and signs, explore pond life, create nature art and enjoy a live animal show in this fun week of nature adventure.
Focus-Aim-Shoot: Archery
Ages: 9-16
#47873
Learn archery basics- how to focus, aim and shoot- play archery games for an exciting week learning skills utilized by Native Americans. All equipment provided. Taught by certified archers on indoor archery range and in Historic Site.
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Merit Badge Classes
Art Merit Badge
Ages: 11-17
Art history, styles and media come alive as you learn and earn an Art Merit Badge. Open to scouts and all interested students. $10 material fee due at first class. No class: 3/30.
47758 • 3/2-4/13 •7 weeks
Tue •3:30-5:30
Fee: $69/ $59 Resident Discount
Instructor: Heidi Frantz
Environmental Science Merit Badge
Ages: 11-17
Get a taste of what it's like to be an environmental scientist! Make observations and carry out experiments to investigate the natural world and ear an environmental science merit badge. Open to scouts and all interested youth and teens.
47761
Tuesdays • 4/20-5/18 • 5 weeks · 3:30-5:30pm
and 2 Saturdays • 5/8 & 5/15 • 9:00am-12:00pm
Fee: $79/ $69 Resident Discount
Instructor: Kim Loutzenhiser
Volunteer Opportunities!
Upcoming training starts February 16, 2010 and is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 6 weeks from 9am-12pm. Learn all you need to know to lead tours of the museum and trail. Free. Call the Maidu Museum & Historic Site at (916) 774-5934 for more information and to sign-up. - Docent (Tour Guide)
- Landscape/Restoration Team
- Public Relations Assistant
- Photographer
- Collections Assistant
- Exhibits Assistant
- Receptionist
- Gift Shop Assistant
- Special Events Assistant
- Special Projects Assistant
- Library Assistant
- Volunteer Coordination Assistant
- Grant writing team
And many more opportunities!
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