Events

Come on an insect safari.  We will focus on finding, catching, observing, and releasing grasshoppers and butterflies that we encounter along the way. We have a limited number of butterfly nets and insect containers so feel free to bring your own. Be sure to put on some bug spray and sun screen before you come. We will discuss the many benefits of insects and their...

Explore the universe as we discover the basics of Astronomy and observe stars, constellations, planets, moon craters, and orbiting satellites. Bring your curiosity and binoculars to the amphitheater so we can observe the night sky. Bring your smart phone with a star finder app loaded on it to assist us in night sky observation. This program is for all ages of people who are curious...

Everyone has their favorite recipes. They may have been from childhood, passed down from generation to generation or a recipe you whipped up on your own. Recipes can connect us to each other and spark great stories from our past. Everyone will be provided a journal to write our recipes, journal a little, and maybe doodle from time to time. Everyone is encouraged but not...

Ready for an adventure? Try a “Girls Weekend Out!” Meet for lunch at the amazing Fort Dodge Community Orchard at noon on Thursday, October 5th (Dutch Treat) and then gather at the Blanden Museum in the Fort Dodge Historic District to see the Carmen Slater Retrospective Quilt Exhibit, followed by settling in at beautiful Rock River Retreat to work on your own Fiber Arts projects...