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Art Programs at Silverwood Park

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All classes take place at Silverwood Park, 2500 County Rd. E, St Anthony.

Carving Series for Adults: Comfort Birds and Bird Identification: Wednesdays, May 5-May 19, 5-8 pm, and Saturdays, May 8-May 22, 8:30-11:30 am. Learn the basics of woodcarving and put your newfound skills to use by carving a simple wooden comfort bird. Whittle away and have a conversation with a naturalist who is available to answer questions about birds and teach about bird anatomy. Each session includes carving and birding outdoors. Choose whether you would like to purchase a knife to keep or bring your own; instructors will advise on ways to keep your knives in good condition. Cost is $95 for this three-session program, and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. This program is for ages 18+.

The Artful Garden: Natural Dye Plants and Ceramic Art: Saturday, May 8, 9 am-noon. Join them for a workshop on natural dye gardens and ceramic art-making. Learn how to cultivate, harvest and process plants for dyeing projects and receive a dye plant starter pack for your home garden. Afterwards create custom ceramic garden markers using a variety of handbuilding and decoration techniques to label your new plants. Cost is $30 and reservations are required by two days prior. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation. This program is for ages 8+. Children 13 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult from the same household.

Makers Circle: Saturday, May 8, 10 am-noon. Whether you weave, knit, carve, paint or draw, bring the personal project you are currently working on and have some creative time with the community. This program is free and open to ages 16+.

Clean up at Sullivan Lake Park

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St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 825, 51st Ave. NE, Columbia Heights will host a clean up at Sullivan Lake Park, 800 block of 51st Ave. in Columbia Heights, Sunday, Sept. 8. They will gather at 11 am. Gloves, bags, and grabbers will be provided. They will also provide snacks and beverages. Info: 763-571-9721, sttimothys-elca.org.

Mississippi River History

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Theater of Public Policy: Mississippi River History: Saturday, Aug. 17, 6:30-8:30 pm. parkconnection.org/events/2019/t2p2. Upper St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center, 1 Portland Ave. Issues and stories of the Mississippi River come to life through engaging conversations and improvisation with the Theater of Public Policy. Enjoy a program with expert guest John Anfinson, superintendent at Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. The Theater of Public Policy advances the understanding of complex ideas and issues by unpacking them through smart conversation and improvisational comedy.

MPRB Events at Kroening Interpretive Center

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Programs are based out of the Kroening Interpretive Center at 4900 Mississippi Court, Minneapolis. For more information call or email the center staff at 612-370-4844 or northminneapolis@minneapolisparks.org. The center is open Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am-4 pm, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am-4 pm and Sunday from 12-4 pm. Register for events at https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities__events/.

Nature Nuts Play Group: Wednesdays through March, 10:45-11:45 am. Come with your little one to play and have fun in nature with other children and parents/guardians. Each day in this four-week series will be different, but will have nature themes involving plants, animals, and seasons. For kids up to age 5 with an adult. This is an Adult/Child interactive program. Registration fee, $16. Weather is always changing, wear clothes and shoes for playing outside.

Snowshoeing: Get some wonderful exercise while recreating in nature by checking out a pair of snowshoes to explore the park. Please wear winter boots for use with snowshoes. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.

Homeschool Day: Healthy Habitats: Thursday, March 21, 1-3 pm. Animals need shelter, food, and space to move around just like people. Hike through the park to discover that animals have homes, too, build your own animal home and learn how we can protect the homes of our animal friends. Registration fee: $5 ages 5-13.

Nature Art: Earthen Art: Saturday, March 23, 2-3 pm. Get down in the dirt to make sensational soil-based art. Wet, dry or somewhere in between, the earth beneath your feet is a fun medium to create a piece of art. Free for all ages.

Spring Break Camp: Nature Detectives: March 25-29, 8 am-4 pm. Follow tracks, scat and other wild signs. Use tools such as binoculars and magnifying glasses to learn how to become the ultimate nature sleuth. Test your skills off trail and solve creature sign investigations. Registration fee: $150 ages 6-12. Day camp will be based out of Kroening Interpretive Center. Bring a lunch and snack every day and dress for the weather and a mess.

Family Funday: Spring Arts and Animals: Sunday, March 31, 1-3 pm. Come learn about our neighborhood native species. Meet some Minnesota animals up-close and personal. Then, let nature inspire your creation of spring themed artwork to take home. Free for all ages.

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