December 8, Tuesday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center
We will be studying plant and animal cells.
Ages 12 through adult.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 12/3
Min: 5
Max: 10
To register or more information:
Email: rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778
Ron Divelbiss
Night Hike - 2 NISTEM points
November 27, Friday, 7:00 PM, Metea County Park North, Big Trees parking lot off Hursh Rd.
Walk off all that holiday food while you explore our wildest park and perhaps meet some nocturnal residents. Flashlights optional, and not used on the hike.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 11/22
Min: 5
Max: 30
To register or more information:
Email: bdispenza@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-8619
Bob Dispenza
Walk off all that holiday food while you explore our wildest park and perhaps meet some nocturnal residents. Flashlights optional, and not used on the hike.
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: 11/22
Min: 5
Max: 30
To register or more information:
Email: bdispenza@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-8619
Bob Dispenza
What’s Next? Response to "Last Child in the Woods"
November 16, Monday, 7:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center
What can we do now? A back-to-nature movement to reconnect children with the outdoors is burgeoning nationwide – USA Today, Nov. 2006. We will hold a discussion on ways to turn around this “nature deficit” trend. See last page for information on the Special Event with Richard Louv on Nov. 13th.
Cost: FREE
Pre-register by: 11/16
Min: 5
Max: 50
To register or more information:
Email: nbradtmiller@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778
Nancy Bradtmiller
What can we do now? A back-to-nature movement to reconnect children with the outdoors is burgeoning nationwide – USA Today, Nov. 2006. We will hold a discussion on ways to turn around this “nature deficit” trend. See last page for information on the Special Event with Richard Louv on Nov. 13th.
Cost: FREE
Pre-register by: 11/16
Min: 5
Max: 50
To register or more information:
Email: nbradtmiller@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778
Nancy Bradtmiller
Lecture by Richard Louv, author of "Last Child in the Woods"
Special event offered in partnership with Acres Land Trust
November 13, Friday, 7:30 PM, IPFW – Rhinehart Music Center
Since its initial publication, Last Child in the Woods has created a national conversation about the disconnection between children and nature. Richard Louv is the recipient of the 2008 Audubon Medal and on the National Best Seller List. Hosted by ACRES, Inc.
Cost: $5.00 for Partnering organizations – Fox Island Alliance, Friends of Metea, and Allen County Park Pass Holders.
$10.00 - General Public
To reserve tickets call Rhinehart box office at 260/481-6555
For more information:
Email: nbradtmiller@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778
Nancy Bradtmiller
November 13, Friday, 7:30 PM, IPFW – Rhinehart Music Center
Since its initial publication, Last Child in the Woods has created a national conversation about the disconnection between children and nature. Richard Louv is the recipient of the 2008 Audubon Medal and on the National Best Seller List. Hosted by ACRES, Inc.
Cost: $5.00 for Partnering organizations – Fox Island Alliance, Friends of Metea, and Allen County Park Pass Holders.
$10.00 - General Public
To reserve tickets call Rhinehart box office at 260/481-6555
For more information:
Email: nbradtmiller@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778
Nancy Bradtmiller
Breakfast on the Marsh: “Life and Times of a Canal Boat Captain”
Programming offered off site in conjunction with Little River Wetland Project
November 12, Thursday, 8:00 AM -10:00 AM, Coventry Meadows
Come and meet Frank Lyons (a.k.a. Bob Dispenza), canal boat captain, as he explains how expanding the canal system can benefit the people of Indiana. Learn about life on the canal, and some of the technical aspects of canal operation. Program takes place in the mid-1800s –use your mental “time machine.
Cost: FREE.
Pre-register by: N/A
Min: N/A
Max: N/A
To register or for more information:
Email: crc@lrwp.org
Call: 478-2515
November 12, Thursday, 8:00 AM -10:00 AM, Coventry Meadows
Come and meet Frank Lyons (a.k.a. Bob Dispenza), canal boat captain, as he explains how expanding the canal system can benefit the people of Indiana. Learn about life on the canal, and some of the technical aspects of canal operation. Program takes place in the mid-1800s –use your mental “time machine.
Cost: FREE.
Pre-register by: N/A
Min: N/A
Max: N/A
To register or for more information:
Email: crc@lrwp.org
Call: 478-2515
Winter Dried Weed and Cone Arrangements for adults
November 17, Tuesday, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Metea County Park Nature Center
We will be making wreaths, candle rings, or teasel Christmas trees. Start collecting cones, pods and seeds to use in your arrangement.
Forms, glue, and lacquer will be provided.
Ages 12 through adult.
Cost: $5.00
Pre-register by: 11/12
Min: 5
Max: 10
To register or more information:
Email rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778
Ron Divelbiss
We will be making wreaths, candle rings, or teasel Christmas trees. Start collecting cones, pods and seeds to use in your arrangement.
Forms, glue, and lacquer will be provided.
Ages 12 through adult.
Cost: $5.00
Pre-register by: 11/12
Min: 5
Max: 10
To register or more information:
Email rdivelbiss@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3778
Ron Divelbiss
Great Tree Canopy Comeback
November 7, Saturday, 10:00 AM, Metea County Park
We need volunteers to help us plant forty trees as we once again partner with the Friends of the Parks in the Great Tree Canopy Comeback. A picnic follows from 11:30 – 1:00 at Soloman Park
Cost: FREE
Pre-register by: N/A
Min: N/A
Max: N/A
To register or more information:
Email: sbrown2430@comcast.net
Call: 422-3232
Suzette Brown – Friends of the Parks
We need volunteers to help us plant forty trees as we once again partner with the Friends of the Parks in the Great Tree Canopy Comeback. A picnic follows from 11:30 – 1:00 at Soloman Park
Cost: FREE
Pre-register by: N/A
Min: N/A
Max: N/A
To register or more information:
Email: sbrown2430@comcast.net
Call: 422-3232
Suzette Brown – Friends of the Parks
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