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| PUBLIC PROGRAM-MENU FOR THE FUTURE: FARMING FOR THE FUTURE-7 PM-MEMBER:$30/SERIES-NONMEMBER:$35/SERIES-Session 3 explores emerging food system alternatives, highlighting sustainable growing practices and the benefits of small farms and urban food production. How can individuals make choices that will lead to a more sustainable food supply? CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER. |
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM-PRESCHOOLERS & PARENTS: FALL HARVEST/WINTER REST-9:30 TO 10:30 AM-MEMBER CHILD:$4-NONMEMBER CHILD:$5-Learn how and why plants and animals prepare for winter. Collect prairie seeds to help ICNC restore wildflowers and native grasses. CALL 362-0664 BY 4 PM ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 TO REGISTER.
PUBLIC PROGRAM-MENU FOR THE FUTURE: WHAT YOU EAT-7 PM-MEMBER:$30/SERIES-NONMEMBER:$35/SERIES-Session 4. Explore food systems from a human health perspective. Consider influences that shape our choices and food policies, from the fields to Capital Hill. Discuss the implications for our health and well-being. CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER. |
| PUBLIC PROGRAM-SIERRA CLUB CHILI LUNCHEON & OUTDOOR GEAR SILENT AUCTION-11 AM TO 1 PM-LUNCH FEES: ADULT:$5-CHILD:$2.50-Sample great homemade chili for lunch and bid on a variety of camping, hiking, boating, and gardening gear. Sale proceeds benefit ICNC and the Sierra Club. Lunch and auction begin at 11 AM. Bidding closes at 12:30 PM. CALL 362-0664 FOR DETAILS. |
| PUBLIC PROGRAM-MENU FOR THE FUTURE: TOWARD A JUST FOOD SYSTEM-7 PM-MEMBER:$30/SERIES-NONMEMBER:$35/SERIES-Session 5 examines issues of hunger, equity, and Fair Trade. Consider the role governments, communities, and individuals can play in addressing these issues to create a more just food system. CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER. |
| PUBLIC PROGRAM-GREEN AND SIMPLE GIFTS: WILLOW JEWELRY-7 PM-MEMBER:$8-NONMEMBER:$10-Join us for an evening around the woodstove crafting unique gifts from a versatile, renewable resource. Create simple willow beads for making attractive necklaces and bracelets. Learn to cut, drill, and trim willow beads. Be creative while mixing, matching, and stringing your own jewelry. This is a great gift for a lover of natural materials. Willow & some tools supplied. CALL 362-0664 FOR MATERIALS LIST AND TO REGISTER. |
| PUBLIC PROGRAM-MENU FOR THE FUTURE: CHOICES FOR CHANGE-7 PM-MEMBER:$30/SERIES-NONMEMBER:$35/SERIES-Session 6. Individuals and communities are discovering the benefits of choosing local, seasonal, and sustainably grown and produced foods. Be inspired and receive practical advice in creating more sustainable food systems. CALL 362-0664 TO REGISTER. |
| THE NATURE CENTER BUILDINGS ARE CLOSED FROM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26 THROUGH SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. TRAILS ARE OPEN FROM 6 AM TO 10 PM. |
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