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 historic four-square garden at Renfrew Park. They will look at different garden plants up close and explore the many ways humans depend on plants. Students […]
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 wall hanging from their hand painted yarn. Age: Grades 3–5 Cost: $42 member of Institute at Renfrew, $45 non-member Materials fee: $15 (not optional) Limit: […]
Six classes: Thursdays, Sept. 17–Oct. 22, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Students learn the basics of knitting such as casting on, knit stitch, binding off, and i-cord edging, by working on a simple knitted headband, perfect to wear outside on chilly days. Age: Grade 5 & up; Cost: $55 member of Institute at Renfrew, $60 non-member Materials fee: […]
Six classes: Thursdays, Sept. 17–Oct. 22, 3–5:00 p.m. Students learn the basics of knitting such as casting on, knit stitch, binding off, and i-cord edging, by working on a simple knitted headband, perfect to wear outside on chilly days. Age: middle/high school students Cost: $55 member of Institute at Renfrew, $60 non-member Materials fee: $22.00 […]
Thursday, Sept.17, 4–5:30 p.m. In the early fall, insects are everywhere! Kids will use their senses of sight and hearing to search out various “critters” in different types of habitats. Participants will learn about and view insects using bug boxes and magnifying glasses. Get ready to be amazed by the incredible variety of insects we […]
Monday, Sept. 21, 4–5:30 p.m. What makes an amphibian unique? Why are they important? Where can we find amphibians? All this and more will be answered on a guided hike and talk through Renfrew Park as kids discover what amphibians may be living in our backyard! Age: Grades 3–5 Cost: $10 for members, $15 for […]
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 9:30–11 a.m. Go exploring and find some birds! Students will learn about the many adaptations found in birds, and will learn what makes a bird, a bird. Activities include walking the park trails to search for winged creatures, and will learn to recognize several common species based on appearance and individual calls. […]
Thursday, Sept. 24, 4–5:30 p.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 […]
Friday, September 25, 7:30–9 p.m. Discover nocturnal insects at Renfrew Park! The program introduces participants to insects not normally seen during the daytime. The instructor will talk about the special […]
Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Participants learn how the flax plant is transformed into beautiful linen cloth. The program covers the history of flax, and how it affected our culture. […]
Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 28 & 29, 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 […]
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Locations for the SOAR bird walks will now vary, effective immediately. The walks will occur at different natural areas throughout […]
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