BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Cola City Homeschoolers - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Cola City Homeschoolers X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Cola City Homeschoolers REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T224752 CREATED:20251105T152155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T152929Z UID:31856-1763028000-1763035200@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Salamander Study 2 DESCRIPTION:Salamander Study with Ranger Jay\nhosted by Cola City Homeschoolers\nThursday\, November 13 at 10 am\n$5/participant — Ages 12+\nNote: This activity is hosted by Cola City Homeschoolers. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. SCROLL DOWN to reserve your space. It is NOT a drop off event. \nRanger Jay is facilitating a nature study series for ages 12 and up to learn about Salamanders. This project revolves around this important question: How can the presence or absence of salamanders help determine the health of our forest ecosystems? \nData from this study will help the Park visitors understand the value of the salamanders as an indicator species and why our stream habitats are important. This knowledge will help Saluda Riverwalk Park Rangers care and conserve our sensitive stream habitats. \nSalamanders’ patterns of population change\, when coupled with measurements of their surroundings\, will permit the investigation of the effects of geographic location\, land management\, air quality\, vegetation\, and associations with other species on salamander population dynamics. \nStudents will engage in collecting meaningful scientific data about salamander populations. This data will be used as an indication of forest ecosystem health. The series is conducted in 4-parts\, continuing thru the seasons of the year. \nPart 1: October 16th: Learning about Saluda Riverwalk using maps\, biodiversity plots\, walking observations and journaling. Students will learn why it is important to study our indicator species such as the salamander to assess the overall health of the ecosystem. \nPart 2: November 13th: Introduction to Salamanders. Fieldwork and Data Collection. Students will collect stream data at two to three sites depending on time allowance. We will sample for water quality data such as PH\, Temp\, and turbidity. Place cover boards for future terrestrial monitoring. Visit stream sites for salamander collection and identification. \nPart 3: TBD Winter: 2nd visit for stream data collection. Check cover boards\, Check streams for salamander population changes. Develop hypothesis relating to status of salamanders. Is habitat healthy? Are there concerns? \nPart 4: TBD Spring: Last Visit for Stream data Collection. Check cover boards. Check streams for salamanders. Record data and draw initial conclusions. \nLocation: Saluda Riverwalk 650 Candi Lane\, Columbia 29210\nRestrooms and Parking Lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing. Sunscreen and water bottles also recommended. Bring your own snacks or bag lunch to hang out on the rocks afterwards\, optional. \nLook for Angela to greet you–and Ranger Jay. This is not a drop off-event. Parents can chaperone to listen in on the lesson activity too. \nFamilies with younger siblings/non-participants: \n\nYou can follow along behind the ranger-led activity–to listen in. There’s a sidewalk if you have younger siblings with a stroller or wagon.\nYou can go along the walking path for your own nature explorations. Be sure to let Angela (our coordinator) know\, so you can meet back when the group activity is concluded.\n\nSign up below to reserve your space:\n\n\n \n Parent NameNote: Please include the name of the adult contact for this registration\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n EmailLook for an automated confirmation when you submit the form\n \n Mobile PhoneInclude a number just in case we need to reach you last minute.Teen/Tween Participant name and ageTeens/Tweens 12+/High school. Use the plus (+) sign to add rows for additional participants. Parent chaperone verificationWill the parent chaperone with the facilitated group activity or supervise younger siblings? This helps us estimate the total number in the group\, as space is limited. Teens/ChaperoneYounger Siblings/Non-ParticipantsCola City PLUS appAre you on the Cola City PLUS app yet? Sign up is free to try now!\n \n \n Yes\, I'm on the app\n \n \n \n Not on the app yet\n Rander-Led Study Session QuantitySelect the number of middle/high school participants. \n \n \n Price:\n $5.00\n \n \n Quantity \n TotalPlease submit payment to secure space. \n $0.00 URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/salamander-study-2/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:Field Trip,Teen END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T224752 CREATED:20260210T223646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223647Z UID:31918-1771576200-1771599600@www.colacityhomeschoolers.com SUMMARY:Battle of Aiken 2026 DESCRIPTION:Battle of Aiken\nLiving  History  School Days 2026\nFebruary 20\, 8:30-3 pm\nFree — All ages\nNOTE: This is *not* a Cola City Event. Contact Battle of Aiken for more information and details. Pre-registration is recommended  \nField Trip \n \nSince 1995\, thousands of school children have traveled to the Battle of Aiken Park for the annual School Field Trip Day held the Friday\, after President’s Day\, each February. Students go through a living history program that makes history come alive! Over 75\,000 children have experienced the program. Today\, some of the past attendees are now parents and bring another generation of students to the program! Schools from across Georgia and South Carolina attend every year. All public schools\, private schools\, and home schools are invited to attend this event which is appropriate for all ages. The educational program is believed to be the largest attended single day field trip in the state.\nAdmission: Free\n\nTime: Gates open at 8:30 A.M. and close at 3:00 P. M. Presentations begin at 9 A. M. There is no minimum or maximum time requirement. Most schools spend five hours at the site. \nLocation: 1210 Powell Pond Road\, Aiken\, SC 29801\nWhen: Friday morning prior to the annual Battle of Aiken reenactment.\nFood: Students are welcome to bring box lunches. Food and soft drinks are available for purchase at our concessions.\nWhat to Bring: Warm clothing\, umbrella\, jacket\, cap\, comfortable walking shoes\, and a camera.\nSouvenirs: Some historical-based souvenirs and books will be available for purchase. \nContact: www.boalivinghistory@gmail.com\nSchool Day  Coordinator:  Darlene Stokes 706-589-8479 \nTo register\, please click HERE URL:https://www.colacityhomeschoolers.com/event/battle-of-aiken-2026/ LOCATION:In Person CATEGORIES:All Ages,Field Trip,FREE,Not Hosted by Cola City END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR