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Adult Programs at the Kalamazoo Nature Center
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Boomers and Beyond
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Programs for Adults 55+
Boomers & Beyond
Meet and mingle while we learn about the wonders of nature! Bring your lunch. We'll spend an hour outside exploring, then we will discuss what we saw while we enjoy lunch together. We meet the last Tuesday of each month (except November and December) from 11am - 1pm. Check back soon for a full 2010 Boomers & Beyond Schedule!
Upcoming Boomers & Beyond Programs:
Fungus Amongus - September 28
Join Pete Stobie to learn about the hidden Kingdom. We will learn some basic biology about the fungi and then go and search for some examples on the trail and learn some stories about these mysterious mushrooms and mischievous molds. Bring your lunch, we’ll eat together to finish the program.
Preparing for Winter - October 26
For this gathering we will talk about how to best prepare for Michigan’s snowy winters! Bring your lunch, we’ll eat together and enjoy some sweet treats to finish the program.
Boomers takes a break for the holidays in November and December.
Nature in Winter - January 25
Come learn about snow science and how animals survive our snowy winters. We'll also learn how to identify tracks in the snow. Bring your lunch, we'll eat together and enjoy some sweet treats to finish the program.
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Green Living Series
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The Green Living Series (GLS) at the Kalamazoo Nature Center is aimed at helping us live with less impact on the natural world. GLS programs are free to the public and occur on the first Tuesday of every odd-numbered month from 6:30 – 8pm. Participants leave each program with simple and inexpensive ideas that can be easily implemented at home.
Upcoming Green Living Series Programs:
Natural Soap Making
Tuesday, September 7, 6 – 8 pm
Join Naturalist Judy Packard as she demonstrates how to make your own soap in this interactive workshop. We will learn cold-process soap making with natural oils and lye. We will also rebatch some soap to create your own herbal soaps. Everyone will leave with samples of the soaps we created!
Composting & Vermiculture
Tuesday, November 2, 6:30 – 8 pm
Join AJ Brucks, Director of the Van Buren County Conservation District, as she presents the basics of composting and vermiculture. Alison will bring some tools and tricks to successfully start up your own worm or compost bin. This is a great workshop to get you started for the winter season!
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Connecting Women & Nature
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Special outdoor programs for women, led by women designed to enhance knowledge of the natural world and our connections to it.
Connecting Women & Nature: Local Harvest Dinner
Tuesday, October 5, 6 – 8 pm
Registration and payment required by Friday, October 1: (269) 381-1574 ext.0
Dinner and presentation for women age 14 and up
Join us for an evening at a local restaurant where our focus will be eating locally. Food and beverages will be locally made and we will meet the farmers that produce the fresh ingredients! For pricing and other details, please contact Meg Kline at (269) 381-1574 ext. 29 or by email.
Connecting Women & Nature: Leelanau Peninsula Trip
Friday, November 5 – Saturday, November 7
Registration and payment required by Friday, October 27: (269) 381-1574 ext. 0
Weekend trip for women ages 14 and up
Join us for a weekend excursion to the Leelanau Peninsula! On our trip we will enjoy touring local vineyards, birding, and walking through beautiful forests in full autumn colors. For complete trip details and pricing, contact Meg Kline at (269) 381-1574 ext. 29 or by email.
 Save the Date:
Costa Rica: Adventures in Nature!
February 18- 27, 2011
There will be a meeting for those interesting in learning more about the trip on August 31, 2010 at 6:30 pm in the Glen Vista Auditorium.
Join us on this exciting adventure as we explore Central America’s jewel. Costa Rica is one of the best places to experience the tropics with minimal impact. The country has a very enlighten approach to conservation as they seek to protect the lush rainforests which are home to monkeys, lizards, sloths, poison-dart frogs exotic birds, insects and butterflies. Our guide will give us an up-close and personal view of the people, wildlife and our surroundings. We will explore jungles high and low to experience the amazing diversity of the most remarkable animals and plants of the world. Highlights will include : A visit to the Arenal Volcanic area, Monteverde Cloud Forest and Womens Co-op, the Osa Peninsula’s Corcovado National Park . We will enjoy exploring, hiking, and kayaking this beautiful country!
Cost: $3850 per person for this 10-day nature expedition. All inclusive from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Includes air fare, accommodations, meals, transfers, and a tax-deductable donation to the Kalamazoo Nature Center. All arrangements will be made through a specified Travel company. Payment of deposit will confirm your place on the trip.
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Wellness Classes
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Wellness Classes
Yoga Level I
A relaxing and rejuvenating evening of Iyengar-based yoga for students of all skill levels.
Yoga Level II
Level II classes refine technique and add new postures for students who have completed Level I or equivalent experience. Join us for one of these upcoming sessions!
Class Sessions:
Join us for one of these upcoming sessions! Register online or call (269) 381-1574, ext. 0.
Yoga Level I, Wednesdays, October 6 - November 10, 2010. Click Here to register for this session online.
Yoga Level II, Mondays, October 4 - November 8, 2010. Click Here to register for this session online.
Yoga Level I, Wednesdays, November 17 - December 22, 2010. Click Here to register for this session online.
Yoga Level II, Mondays, November 15 - December 20. Click Here to register for this session online.
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Upcoming Workshops
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eBird Workshop
Thursday, October 7, 6 – 8 pm
*Fee: $5/members, $8/non-members
Registration and payment required by Friday, October 1: Click Here to register.
Indoor workshop for ages 14 and up
Join Caleb Putnam of the National Audubon Society for an evening workshop on how to use the online bird database eBird. Please bring a WiFi-capable laptop if you are able – You will have the chance to start using eBird during the workshop!
Fall Color Photography Workshop
Sunday, October 17, 8 – 11 am
*Fee: $35/members, $40/non-members
Registration and payment required by Friday, October 15: Click Here to register.
*Meet: Interpretive Center parking lot by the Sundial
Outdoor workshop for adults (please bring your equipment!)
Join Dave and Josh Haas for an informal photography session on fall color landscapes in and around the Kalamazoo Nature Center. Techniques covered include how to capture vibrant colors and create pleasing compositions. Fall colors will determine shooting location. See Josh and Dave’s work at www.glancesatnature.com. (Transportation provided.)
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