Archive for January, 2012

Tai Chi

[ 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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Crayfish Dissection 2 NISTEM points

[ 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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Coyote Howl

[ 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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Night Hike 2 NISTEM points

[ 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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Earthworm Dissection- 2 NISTEM points

[ 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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Preschool Discovery Hour – Squirrels

[ 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

To register or for more [...]

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Evening Experiences

[ 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

 

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Great Backyard Bird Count

[ February 19, 2012; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Fox Island County Park

February 19, Sunday  1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join thousands of other beginning and devoted birders as we find out how many birds and the variety of bird species are found in Allen County and across the United States.  This will help scientists compare bird survival rates from one year to the next.  [...]

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Cross Country Ski Clinic

[ February 18, 2012; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Metea County Park

February 18, Saturday  2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Learn how equipment works, waxing vs. no-wax, purchasing, ski prep and maintenance, and how to dress. Receive basic instruction and practice on technique, weather permitting.  Snacks provided!

Cost: $10,  includes ski rental and snacks

Pre-register by: 2/13

Min. 5     Max.  20

To register or for more information:

Email: mgobert@allencountyparks.org

Call: 449-3777 Michael [...]

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Animal Homes – Pre-Kindergarten

[ February 16, 2012; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] Metea County Park

February 16, Thursday  1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Come out to Metea Park and study some of the different homes animals make, or those that we make for the animals.  Class held inside the Nature Center. For Pre K (4 & 5 yr olds)  Cost includes activity, snack and a bird house for each [...]

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