EXPLORE! Nature Discovery sessions focus on the great outdoors. Kids will hike along nature trails, learn about the ‘critters' in the park, plus investigate insects, birds and trees. They will […]
Textiles and Nature Art involves creativity with textiles, and making art from natural materials. Kids will learn how to felt wool and dye their own yarn. They will make a […]
Due to the situation with COVID-19, this event was cancelled for 2020. HOWEVER…we've created a VIRTUAL SCRAMBLE and hope you'll join in on July 4, take some photos, and support […]
EXPLORE! Nature Discovery sessions focus on the great outdoors. Kids will hike along nature trails, learn about the ‘critters' in the park, plus investigate insects, birds and trees. They will […]
The Institute at Renfrew created and maintains the historic four-square garden in Renfrew Park. The Institute at Renfrew announces a new series of small-group garden talks. Conducted by three of […]
EXPLORE! Nature Discovery sessions focus on the great outdoors. Kids will hike along nature trails, learn about the ‘critters' in the park, plus investigate insects, birds and trees. They will […]
All program activities are outside. Kids spend time in the trees, learning, doing activities and crafts, enjoying the forested areas of the park. Each day ends with wading in the […]
Renfrew Institute’s 29th annual FREE Jazz Fest! Due to the pandemic, this year's festival is a limited-attendance event with pre-registration in advance required. Sunday's in-person concert at Renfrew Park is SOLD OUT! However, the show will be live-streamed this year, and you may watch it from the comfort of home....OR from Main Street Park in […]
Technology meets nature— Learn about the use of nature identification apps on the smartphone, including iNaturalist, Seek, and others. From hikers to birders to beach-combers, everyone can be a naturalist, […]
Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 14 & 15, 4–5:30 p.m. Kids will spend time in the park and forest, observing nature, and create guided art projects as a response to nature […]
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 9:30–11 a.m. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn about plants as they spend time digging in the dirt and seeing how food is grown in the […]
Three classes: Wednesdays, Sept.16–30, 1–3 p.m. Students are engaged in a variety of textile activities from hand-painting yarn, making pom-poms, weaving on a potholder loom, and creating a small tapestry […]
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