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PAGE 18, WEDN4ESDAY, MAY 21, 1986. WHITBY FREE PRESS YMCA Day Camp emphasis on nature If your chlld likes the outdoors and camping, the Durham Reglon Family- YMCA Day Camp ts for Him/her 1 Day Camp la located at Enniakillen Conser- vation ares for the east Oshawa, Courtice, Bownianvllle area residents, and at Heber Down Conservation ares -for the Whtby, Brooklil and West Oshawa residenta. The emphasla at the camp la nature, conser- vation, and the out- doors. Speclal eventa are held weekly, and thenie days are ongolag in relation to actlvltles - including hlking, orlen- teerlng, science -and nature, and archery. A cook-out ila held during the firat week of each session, and la the second week there la an overnight camp-out la tenta. Dinner, lunch, and breakfast are prepared out-of-doors, and an evenlng camp- fire la planned, wlth sklts and stunts. For thoee long bot summer days, campers appreclate the daily swirn in the pool at Camp Samac. The 'camps are fully serviced by buses, and extended hours for worklng parents are avallable ln Whltby at the Centennial Building. 'For further infor- mation and/or a brochure, please cail us at 668-686 or 4U-1463. Camp takes new approach A new approach la belng taken at the Durham Reglon Family YMCA for Sports Camp. This sumnner the camp wilU laclude the regular sports of floor hockey, baaketbail, badminton and soccer, as well as judo, karate, archery and gymnastica. There wIIl bu an out-trip locally, such as five-pla bowling, cluring tie firat week, as well as an out- of-town trip, such as a Blue Jay practice, during the second week. Teamý fun com- petitions, option cholces and the gond spor- tsmanshlp lavolved ail combine to make an en- joyable tiie at camp. To make thinga essier for parents, there la bus service available la Oshawa, Whltby and Brooklln, as well as ex- tended bours for worklng parents - froni 7:30a.m. toop.m. There la also an option la computer avallable for those'wlth an in- terest la computer. For further infor- mation, please telephone 668-6868. Future uncerta in Tlme may b. runnlng out for Whltby's Lynde Houa., seen here behlnd Whitby Museum curator Dr. Deseree Rowley, but Whltby Historical Society president Bill Oyagl belleves there la atil ie to flnd a viable solution. Freeress Staff Photo r7an&adn iaqâtr Teaching littie fingers to garden Goranlums(red only) *99%ea. SLandscaplng Now Avalable ~$Corne ln For a FREE Estimate Prompt Courteous Service Thousands of .9e Beddlng Plants ea. GARDEN CENTRE 1010 DUNDAS ST. W. WHITBY 666-4334 Due%"Outef -T =W.,*0. Plants are living thinga you can grow to love - eapecially if those planta can be used te create funny cratures. "Children will enjoy grow- ing their own "bugs meany" spreutman or a "green- haired potato-man". And.by sprouting alfalfa, corn, peas or beans - ahl by themselves - the children gain a sense of accomplishment,'" sasaOn- tario Horticultural Associa- tion District Director Pst Christian of Georgetown, Ont. To aprout beans, corn, or peas, you wlll need astraight- sided clear glass jar, paper towel or blotting paper, some absorbent cotton balîs (to keep the paper againat the glass) seeds, and seme water. Roll up the paper towel and place it inside the jar. Put the cotton balla inaide the towel se that thé tewel la wedged againat the aide of the jar. Place three or four seeds between the towel and the jar (when you look through the jar you'll b. able to see the. seeda). Add just enough water to wet the towel. Do not cover the jar; -plants need air. Set the jar in a window sill for ail your gardening needs Cedar 5 & 6 ft. tait Blrch 8 ft. tail REG. 16.11 REG. $42.10 ýe $ 4.50IlO'* $ 3 5.00. WeSOI) $130 ABOX Wereserve the rignt to lmit cuantity" *Tomatoes * Broecct oi *Cabbago *Ceullflower *SpanlshOnlon REG. 8115 A BOX 8AYLY & Bave a lot" Open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday thru Saturday from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday j that receives lots of sunlight. Keep the towel damp at l timea. Wstch your seeda grow and when the planta have good recta, transplant the aeedl- ings carefully into a pot filled wîth seil. You can also create your own "bugs rneany" aprout- man. You need a large glass jar, water and about 15 millilitres of alfalfa seeds. Put the seeda la the jar and add about 250 mL of water. Place the jar la a wsrm, dark cupboard overnlght. Ia the morning, empty the water carefully, keeping the seeda la the jar. Add freah water and replace the jar la the cup- board. Repeat until the seeds have sprouted. Once the seeda have aprouted, bring thens into the sunlight te green. Decorate the jar te make a "bugs meany"' face. Cut eut eyes, nese and mouth frons felt or construction paper. If yeu decide toeaet your aprouts, rnse them firat, drain and then use them te tep your favorite sandwich. Yeu can alae make a "green-haired'" potate-man. You need s very large, dlean potato, absorbent cetton balla, a small dish, wster, grass aeed and some cloves and cinnamon sticks (te give your potate a face).- Firat, decide which end la the top of the potato-man's head and which end la the bot- tom. Slce off a, amaîl amount froisthe Wbottons end cf the potato to make it ait flat. Then slce a bit off the top and scoopeut the laside of the potato. Now, line the hollow wlth the cotton balla and stand the potato la a dlsh. Add water to the cotton balla and then aprinkle wlth grass seed. Make sure your potato-man slways has juat enough water. "Hairy" should grow "hair" lna few daya. You can give hlm a funny face by decorsting the potato with cloves, cinnamon sticks and se on. If you wsnt to grow a potate-man with different textured hair, yeu can also use muatard seed or garden cresa aeed. If you would like more ideas on "teaching littIe fingera te garden" contact yeur local horticultural socle- ty. Give your Iawn a fightlng chance ... rlght down to the rmots. FOR AFRELAWN ANLYMR ~&ESnMATE,AaffOWCALL V awnamaTw>ý L êM«.DJ 4, t i~I~bbk' .1 MfrItA~ I f BROOKLIN NURSERIES ~~'ADN CENTRE Hwy. 7 1 ¼ Mles West of Hwy0 12, Brooklln THIS WEEK'S SPECIAL Koster rBlue Spruce, Austrian Pines, Norway Spruce, Blrch Clumps, Norway Maple, Shade Master Locust Trees (cal) Large selection of Roses, Perennials, Annuals, Hangi ng Baskets, Shrubs and Frui1t Trees LANDSCAPING AND INTERLOCKING *tàrit WIDv Mn lSa VAREA VUIDL~ Il i 9DL 655-3671 do MW w 1 iluffiq AUU A VAILAULC