Event Category: All Events
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Way Back When Wednesdays
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Join us at the Museum every Wednesday at 10:00 am for a conversation about the way it was in Dickinson County Way Back When. The conversation is lively and fun, and many laughs are shared. All are welcome! Coffee included!
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Homeschool Ed-ventures
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This free program is for kids ages 5-12 and is held the third Thursday of every month during the school year from 9:30-11 AM. All programs are held at the nature center unless otherwise stated. Adults do NOT have to stay. January 15th – Winter Walk at Horseshoe Bend February 19th – Crafting with Critters March 19th – Mini Meteorologists April…
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Chinese Dumpling Making
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In this fun & festive primarily hands-on class, guests will learn to make delicious traditional Chinese dumplings using fresh ingredients and unique spices! Helen will provide delicious samples while she teaches about various fillings, and demonstrates several folding techniques for creating dumpling masterpieces! Participants will practice folding dough, then stuff their own 10 – 12…
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Pretty Pretty Pumpkin
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Education, tasting and a bit of crafting – this multi-faceted class is all about the world`s most popular gourd! Sarah will present a historical perspective of how the pumpkin has been used not just for food, but for a variety of other purposes. Topics will include composting, skincare, natural dyes, uses with wildlife, decorations, and…
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Kids Cooking Apple Crisp
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Fun in the kitchen for kids ages 9-13 years old on an inservice school day! Instructor Natasha will guide students in making a yummy dessert, as well as teach safe practices in dicing and paring. Each student will enjoy a fresh apple crisp sample, and create & bake their own single serving crisp in a…
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Wine Class
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Sip, savor, and discover something new at a Wine Class with Jennifer Tritle-Oitzman of Okoboji Wines! Spend the evening exploring the world of wine while enjoying great conversation, new flavors, and a relaxed atmosphere.
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Iowa and The Broken Circle
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Experience a special screening of Iowa and the Broken Circle, a 90-minute documentary by Iowa City filmmaker Charlie Morris and part of The Iowa Prairie Documentary Project. The film explores the story of Iowa’s land, water, and communities while highlighting the beauty of the state, restoration efforts, and the challenges facing its natural resources. Following the…
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The Tortoise and the Hare
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Show synopsis: The Missoula Children’s Theatre’s twist on Aesop’s classic is a hare-raising, ab-shell-lute whirlwind of fun! Taylor Tortoise and Curly Hare’s competitive antics are getting out of control, and all the other animals in their little town outside of Cape Canaveral, Florida, get roped into the shenanigans. When a group of astronauts comes through…
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SatARTday Class | Clay Gingerbread Houses
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Create a magical holiday keepsake as an individual or family in this fun, hands-on clay workshop! Participants will build their own handmade clay gingerbread house with terra-cotta clay from beginning to end using slab rolled clay. The instructor will demonstrate using a cookie cutter to build your 3D house out of slab construction and joining…
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SatARTday Class | Clay Gingerbread Houses
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Create a magical holiday keepsake as an individual or family in this fun, hands-on clay workshop! Participants will build their own handmade clay gingerbread house with terra-cotta clay from beginning to end using slab rolled clay. The instructor will demonstrate using a cookie cutter to build your 3D house out of slab construction and joining…