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[ March 10, 2012; 7:30 am to 8:00 pm. ] Metea County Park Nature Center
March 10, Saturday 7:30 AM—8:00 PM
We’ll be exploring a wild cave near Springville and going off the beaten path, looking for cave wildlife and unusual formations. YOU MUST HAVE TAKEN PRE CAVING CLASS ON MARCH 2nd to participate. This activity is somewhat strenuous, but suitable for beginners in good physical condition.
Cost: [...]
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[ March 6, 2012; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Good for Home School
Metea County Park Nature Center
March 6, Tuesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Ron for a fish dissection. We’ll study the parts visible from the outside, then open it up and see what’s inside. Skills gained during this dissection will be helpful in following dissections, students may do any or all the dissections. [...]
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[ March 2, 2012; 7:30 pm; ] Metea County Park Nature Center
March 2, Friday 7:30 PM
This a mandatory pre-caving class for the Caving Adventure on March 10th. See Caving Adventure Trip. Class fee covers maps and caving instruction. Learn about geology, cave life, needed equipment and cave formation. This activity is somewhat strenuous, but suitable for beginners in good physical condition.
Cost: $25.00 [...]
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[ February 29, 2012; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. March 7, 2012; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. March 14, 2012; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. March 21, 2012; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. March 28, 2012; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. April 4, 2012; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. April 11, 2012; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. April 18, 2012; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Fox Island County Park
February 29 – April 18, Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Instructor Sandy Gebhard will teach the Sun Seventy-three Form in this eight week Tai Chi class. This gentle, non-strenuous form can be practiced by all. Be prepared to have fun as you join this light hearted group. Registration accepted thru 3rd week if [...]
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[ February 28, 2012; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Good for Home School
Metea County Park Nature Center
February 28, Tuesday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Ron for a crayfish dissection. We will study the parts that are visible from the outside & then open it up and see what’s on the inside. Skills gained during the earthworm dissection will be helpful in following dissections. A [...]
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[ February 26, 2012; 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Fox Island County Park
February 26, Sunday 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for an evening hike to search for signs and listen for these wily canines. Dress warm for the weather and for trails.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 2/21
Min: 5 Max: 15
To register or for more information:
Email: rzartman@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3186 Ron Zartman
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[ February 24, 2012; 7:30 pm; ] Payton County Park
February 24, Friday 7:30 PM
Stars sparkle in the night sky as we stroll through the old fields and wetlands of Payton County Park. Flashlights are welcome, but not needed.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 2/20
Min: 5 Max: 55
To register or more information:
Email:bdispenza@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-8619 Bob Dispenza
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[ February 21, 2012; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Good for Home School
Metea County Park Nature Center
February 21, Tuesday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Join Ron for a session with an earthworm. We’ll observe a living earthworm & then dissect a preserved one. The earthworm is the simplest animal that we will observe, but most difficult to dissect. Dissecting skills will be gained during this [...]
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[ February 21, 2012; 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. ] Fox Island County Park
February 21, Tuesday 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
The Fox Squirrel is not the only kind that lives at Fox Island. We’ll explore Chipmunks, Red & Flying Squirrels, too. We’ll go outside to look for signs of them before finishing with a snack.
Cost: $3.00/Child $2.00/adult
Pre-register by: 2/16
Min:5 Max: 20
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[ February 19, 2012; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Metea County Park
February 19, Sunday 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Close the day by watching the world turn in. A sunset walk at Metea County Park. Dress weather appropriate, the hiking is easy to moderate, and often wet.
Cost: $3.00
Pre-register by: 2/14
Min. 5 Max. 20
To register or for more information:
Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777 Michael Gobert
