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  • February 2026

  • Sun 1

    Watercoloring: Iowa’s Wild Rose

    February 1 @ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    Let’s paint Iowa’s State Flower - the Wild Rose! This is a beginner-level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you […]

  • Sun 1

    Watercoloring: Iowa’s Wild Rose

    February 1 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Let’s paint Iowa’s State Flower - the Wild Rose! This is a beginner-level painting class and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you […]

  • Sun 15

    Cozy Crafternoon: Nature-Inspired Trinket Dishes

    February 15 @ 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

    Join us for a cozy, creative afternoon at the Nature Center! Unwind and let your imagination bloom as you personalize your very own trinket dish using paint, Mod Podge, and […]

  • Sun 22

    Willow Garden Tower

    February 22 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Participants will create a 5-7 foot tall tower with woven sides and twining spirals that join at the top. Put your tower to work in your summer garden as a […]

  • March 2026

  • Sun 8

    Watercoloring: Crocus

    March 8 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Let’s paint one of the first flowers to make their way up in the spring - the Crocus! This is a beginner-level painting class and participants do not need any […]

  • Sun 15

    Willow Bases and Beyond – Part 1

    March 15 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    Create beautiful and useful willow art in this Two-Part Introduction to Stake and Strand Basketmaking! March 15 – Part 1: Join teacher Mary Kopecky as we make two or more […]

  • April 2026

  • Sun 12

    Watercoloring: Apple Blossoms!

    April 12 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

    Let’s paint some apple blossoms! This is a beginner-level painting class, and participants do not need any previous watercolor experience. A template is provided so you can enjoy and focus […]

  • Sun 19

    Willow Bases and Beyond – Part 2

    April 19 @ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Create beautiful and useful willow art in this Two-Part Introduction to Stake and Strand Basketmaking! April 19 – Part 2: Weaving the sides, rim, and handles: Using a base from […]

  • May 2026

  • Sat 16

    “Home Tweet Home” Paint a Birdhouse Child Craft

    May 16 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Let creativity take flight! Drop in anytime during the scheduled window for this kid-focused crafting adventure. Children will paint their very own birdhouse to take home, whip up a simple […]

  • June 2026

  • Thu 11

    Flickering Fireflies

    June 11 @ 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

    Gather the family and come on out to the Nature Center, where you will start the evening learning about these amazing insects and making a firefly craft. Enjoy a campfire […]

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