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[ January 8, 2009; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] January 8, Thursday, 10:00 AM OR 2:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center
Join Metea naturalist, Karie Divelbiss-Harding as she reads the well-known children’s book Stranger in the Woods by Carl Sams and Jean Stoick. After we read the book we will have a short hike to make our own “stranger,” have a snack and complete [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
[ January 10, 2009; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] January 10, Saturday 10:00 -12:00 AM, Fox Island Nature Center
Cross country skiing is for everyone. Clinic participants will learn the basics: how skis, poles and bindings work, waxing vs. no-wax, purchasing, ski prep and maintenance, dressing appropriately and receive basic instruction and practice on technique. Class fee is $7.00, and includes an hour of ski [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
[ January 10, 2009; 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] January 10, Saturday, 2:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center
Treads is a hiking program that will take the participant through the many different areas/programs at Metea County Park. During this hike, naturalist Karie Divelbiss-Harding will give tips on how to identify trees when they don’t have leaves. We will hike through the nature preserve identifying [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
[ January 10, 2009; 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. ] January 10, Saturday 5:00– 6:30 PM, Fox Island Nature Center
You might be surprised to find out that coyotes are all around us. Join us for an evening hike to search for signs and listen for these wily canines. Dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Minimum of 5, maximum 15 people pre-registered by January 5- [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
[ January 13, 2009; 9:30 am to 10:30 am. ] January 13, Tuesday 9:30– 10:30 AM, Fox Island Nature Center
Gather indoors to discover what animals do in winter, take a short hike to look for footprints and other animal signs, and then warm up with a snack. Minimum of 5 pre-registered participants by January 6 required. Maximum 20. Call 449-3186 for pre-registration or more information. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
[ January 16, 2009 6:00 pm to January 17, 2009 12:00 am. ]
January 16, 6 PM-12:00 midnight, Fox Island Nature Center
Enjoy an evening of recording personal memories in a “crop ‘til you drop” scrap-booking session, once-a-month.
Bring your own supplies and we will provide the table space and atmosphere. Creative Memories consultant, Sherina Hewson, will be here to answer your cropping questions. She will provide scrapping tools as [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
[ January 17, 2009; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] January 17, Saturday, 3-5 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center
Wilderness Women is a program designed for women and young ladies from about 12 years and up to become more self sufficient in the outdoors and develop an environmental consciousness all while gaining skills and knowledge. Time to bundle up against the cold! Come to Metea [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
[ January 17, 2009; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] January 17, Saturday, 11-12 AM, Metea County Park
Ever wish you knew what animal was sniffing around your house during the night after seeing the tracks it left? Come out to Metea County Park for a hike with Rachel Rossiter Smith to learn more about animal tracks and behavior. Dress for the weather. Cost is $2 [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
[ January 21, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. January 28, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. February 4, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. February 11, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. February 18, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. February 25, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. March 4, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. March 11, 2009; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ]
January 21 through March 11, Fox Is land Nature Center
6:00 – 7:00 PM, Wednesdays – Eight Weeks
Instructor Sandy Gebhart will teach the Sun Short Form in this eight week Tai Chi class. The Sun Short Form is a gentle, non-strenuous form that can be practiced by all. It is even great for those with arthritis. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Dec 22nd, 2008 No Comments »
[ January 24, 2009; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. ] January 24, Saturday, 9 AM to 4 PM, Fox Island County Park Nature Center
This workshop is designed for teachers (and educators of all backgrounds)! The workshop outlines how instructors can introduce students to bird conservation through standards-based classroom activities and environmental stewardship projects. Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources and the Muscatatuck Wildlife Society sponsor this [...]
