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• Paint Your Own Rain Barrel!

  <p>Rain barrels are an excellent way to conserve water while also reducing the runoff from storm water - with this workshop you will be able to purchase and paint a rain barrel of your very own!&nbsp;<br><br>All supplies will be provided by the Green Iowa AmeriCorps. Participants may work on their project for as long as they would like during the three hours of the event, but are not required to stay for the entire duration. Participants are welcome to bring guests to assist them with painting their barrels.<br><br>$25 materials fee; limit of 20 participants. Get your tickets below:<br><a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fpaint-your-own-rain-barrel-tickets-63754674949%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3mGnYJKxeu33pMe38wSFFO-GhaQZmfy8zhm3qzAu6xbTEpvhOh-ceKkN8&h=AT2DV5Yd2l7Ogl1K4VEwK0xITprTKFJl6sarjgZSiK0wTvdW_U4LLOVWTCnvFqlyUHM6R_mND3SIKXbMCkz6nWK5ROkDUI5bIpBmFYkpyljVarTLScsu32QkqLGmempnqg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paint-your-own-rain-barrel-tickets-63754674949</a><br><br>Thank you to Coca-Cola for providing the barrels to make this event possible.</p> 2019-06-19 20:00:00 -0500

  7/24/19 2019-07-24 17:00:00 -0500

  5:00 p.m.

  Cultivate Hope Urban Farm

  Cedar Rapids

  25.0

• Veggie Gardening: Composting and Fertilizing

  <p>Green your thumb, improve your wellness and beautify your garden during these fun, hands-on classes on Saturday mornings in downtown Iowa City.</p><p><br></p><p>You will take home all the knowledge, publications, seeds and inspiring ideas needed to successfully and enjoyably grow vegetables and herbs in your own garden.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn to help plants thrive, produce high yields and reduce maintenance chores through proper seed starting, bed layout, soil preparation, mulching, composting and companion planting.</p><p><br></p><p>Only organic methods of weed and pest management will be learned; no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers will be used.</p><p><br></p><p>Participants of any experience level are invited.</p><p><br></p><p>Yummy snacks generously provided by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newpioneercoop/" target="_blank">New Pioneer Co-op</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Please register soon: The classes are limited to 30 people and are expected to fill quickly.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>DATES AND TOPICS</p><p>Saturdays: 9:30 am - 11:30 am.</p><p><br></p><p>August 10: Composting and Fertilizing</p><p>Understand plant nutrient needs. Create a compost pile and brew nutrient-rich compost tea. Start an indoor vermicomposting (worm) bin.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES</p><p>Register for all 7 classes: <a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/veggie-gardening/11145?fbclid=IwAR2jvvlKPOifgH48wf4kNWDEL35g4Nn5jaqk0DznwlVLybcQoedBnbDc2nI" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/veggie-gardening/11145</a></p><p>Fee for all classes: $115</p><p>You save $5.50 per class.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES</p><p>Fee for individual classes: $22</p><p><br></p><p>August 10: Composting and Fertilizing</p><p><a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/composting-and-fertilizing/11152?fbclid=IwAR3uZhudyKacSFc4we4p2EqbiZPRzveujuC8ai_w9PxGMOq1JiYkryM3Gu4" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/composting-and-fertilizing/11152</a></p><p><br></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>We meet at the Edible Classroom on the south side of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Robert-A-Lee-Community-Center/476360445826844" target="_blank">Robert A Lee Community Center</a>, 220 South Gilbert Street.</p><p><br></p><p>TEACHERS</p><p>Taught by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fred.meyer.007" target="_blank">Fred Meyer</a>, master gardener and permaculture designer at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.kardos.58" target="_blank">Jennifer Kardos</a>, horticultural therapist and health coach.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a> in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ICParksandRec/" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a>.</p> 2019-04-09 11:30:00 -0500

  8/10/19 2019-08-10 09:30:00 -0500

  9:30 a.m.

  Edible Classroom at the Robert A. Lee Rec Center

  Iowa City

  22

• Forest Bathing: Animal Moves

  <p>Treat yourself to a walk in the woods.</p><p><br></p><p>Do you need more than a short vacation from the bustle of fast-paced life? The constant daily flurry may cause you to forget how to slow down, enjoy precious moments, and quiet your running mind.</p><p><br></p><p>Forest bathing is a restorative, joyful practice that is scientifically proven to enhance wellness, reduce stress, improve concentration, boost your immune system, sharpen senses and deepen your relationship with nature. It will help you remember how to view, with child-like wonder, the beauty of each moment.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the forest and see it change throughout the year. You will walk along trails of Hickory Hill Park in a slow, relaxed way that helps you learn to still your mind and enjoy the present moment. Each class has a different focus, intermixing playful, exploratory activities during the delightful stroll. Lessons about plants, birds, insects and the ecological health of forests will be woven into each walk.</p><p><br></p><p>You should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain. Dress appropriately for the weather and for sitting in the woods. Small sitting mats will be provided. Please bring items for your comfort: water bottle, insect repellent, hat, long pants, walking stick, full-length mat or portable chair. If desired, bring materials for sketching or writing. We recommend walking without electronic devices.</p><p><br></p><p>Please register soon: Classes are limited to 15 people and are expected to fill quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>DATES AND FOCUS</p><p>Saturdays: 9:30 am - 11:30 am.</p><p><br></p><p>Each walk has a specific focus.</p><p><br></p><p>Jul 27: Animal Moves</p><p>Playfully move like a bear, fox, bunny and other animals to enjoy the forest through their eyes.</p><p><br></p><p>Aug 31: Plant Connection</p><p>Sit with a plant and open all your senses to discover messages it may provide.</p><p><br></p><p>Sep 28: Art and Creativity</p><p>Inspire and grow your creativity by building tiny structures, writing or drawing.</p><p><br></p><p>Oct 19: Dreams and Journeys</p><p>Meditate in the woods with a specific intention and listen to guidance from the land.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES</p><p>Register for all 7 classes: <a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173?fbclid=IwAR2hgwqODaJph4YSIu2i9Z3fiXsCtZ0EdDj1YmWQho-1RkUKPoSmtEPesk8" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173</a></p><p>Fee for all classes: $115</p><p>Save $3.50 per class.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES</p><p>Fee for individual classes: $20</p><p>Register at the Iowa City Parks and Recreation website.</p><p>Jul 27: Animal Moves</p><p><a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-animal-moves/11141?fbclid=IwAR2hgwqODaJph4YSIu2i9Z3fiXsCtZ0EdDj1YmWQho-1RkUKPoSmtEPesk8" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-animal-moves/11141</a></p><p><br></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>We meet at the parking lot off Bloomington Street on the south side of Hickory Hill Park.</p><p><br></p><p>GUIDE</p><p>Walks are guided by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fred.meyer.007" target="_blank">Fred Meyer</a>, master gardener, master conservationist, master woodland manager and permaculture designer at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a> in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ICParksandRec/" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Endorsed by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HealthiestIowa/" target="_blank">Healthiest State Initiative</a>.</p> 2019-04-09 11:30:00 -0500

  7/27/19 2019-07-27 09:30:00 -0500

  9:30 a.m.

  Hickory Hill Park-Iowa City

  Iowa City

  20

• Herbs & Tea for Caregivers and Care Receivers

  <table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="709"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="397"><p><strong></strong>The Family Caregivers Center of Mercy is offering an educational session on herbs and tea at 901 8th AVE SE in Cedar Rapids. Learn how and where to grow herbs. Judy Bemer, Linn County Master Gardener, will introduce some a variety of herbs and discuss how to use them. Learn about the history of the American Tea Party from caregiver Dianne Osmun and discuss herbal teas available today. Tea and herbal goodies will be served to enjoy with the class. Both caregivers and care receivers are invited. Registration is required. To register or to request caregiving assistance at the Family Caregivers’ Center while attending this event, please let us know in advance by calling (319) 221-8866 or emailing fcgc@mercycare.org.</p></td></tr></tbody></table> 2019-07-15 12:00:00 -0500

  8/14/19 2019-08-14 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Family Caregivers Center of Mercy

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Immigrant Foodways: The Witch’s Garden

  <p>In this fun and informative hands-on workshop, we’ll explore the medieval gardens of famous women physickers, sometimes known as “witches.” You’ll be able to design your own “herbal” gardens using the laminated healing herbs chart provided and concoct the teas documented in recovered manuscripts. We’ll try our hand at creating our own recipes, taste some contemporary spins on medieval teas and elixers, and make a variety of your favorite tea combinations into satchels that you can take home. </p> 2019-06-19 16:00:00 -0500

  7/20/19 2019-07-20 13:00:00 -0500

  1:00 p.m.

  National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

  Cedar Rapids

  20.0

• Forest Bathing: Art and Creativity

  <p>Treat yourself to a walk in the woods.</p><p><br></p><p>Do you need more than a short vacation from the bustle of fast-paced life? The constant daily flurry may cause you to forget how to slow down, enjoy precious moments, and quiet your running mind.</p><p><br></p><p>Forest bathing is a restorative, joyful practice that is scientifically proven to enhance wellness, reduce stress, improve concentration, boost your immune system, sharpen senses and deepen your relationship with nature. It will help you remember how to view, with child-like wonder, the beauty of each moment.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the forest and see it change throughout the year. You will walk along trails of Hickory Hill Park in a slow, relaxed way that helps you learn to still your mind and enjoy the present moment. Each class has a different focus, intermixing playful, exploratory activities during the delightful stroll. Lessons about plants, birds, insects and the ecological health of forests will be woven into each walk.</p><p><br></p><p>You should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain. Dress appropriately for the weather and for sitting in the woods. Small sitting mats will be provided. Please bring items for your comfort: water bottle, insect repellent, hat, long pants, walking stick, full-length mat or portable chair. If desired, bring materials for sketching or writing. We recommend walking without electronic devices.</p><p><br></p><p>Please register soon: Classes are limited to 15 people and are expected to fill quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>DATES AND FOCUS</p><p>Saturdays: 9:30 am - 11:30 am.</p><p><br></p><p>Each walk has a specific focus.</p><p><br></p><p>Sep 28: Art and Creativity</p><p>Inspire and grow your creativity by building tiny structures, writing or drawing.</p><p><br></p><p>Oct 19: Dreams and Journeys</p><p>Meditate in the woods with a specific intention and listen to guidance from the land.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES</p><p>Register for all 7 classes: <a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173?fbclid=IwAR2hgwqODaJph4YSIu2i9Z3fiXsCtZ0EdDj1YmWQho-1RkUKPoSmtEPesk8" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173</a></p><p>Fee for all classes: $115</p><p>Save $3.50 per class.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES</p><p>Fee for individual classes: $20</p><p>Register at the Iowa City Parks and Recreation website.</p><p>Sep 28: Art and Creativity</p><p><a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-art-and-creativity/11143?fbclid=IwAR15ih2iMa5sELCURpPdJGzBV4G4AoM-WZRA3BL8MYnn_gaJX1a02BCkgxs" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-art-and-creativity/11143</a></p><p><br></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>We meet at the parking lot off Bloomington Street on the south side of Hickory Hill Park.</p><p><br></p><p>GUIDE</p><p>Walks are guided by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fred.meyer.007" target="_blank">Fred Meyer</a>, master gardener, master conservationist, master woodland manager and permaculture designer at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a> in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ICParksandRec/" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Endorsed by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HealthiestIowa/" target="_blank">Healthiest State Initiative</a>.</p> 2019-04-09 23:30:00 -0500

  9/28/19 2019-09-28 09:30:00 -0500

  9:30 a.m.

  Hickory Hill Park-Iowa City

  Iowa City

  20

• Forest Bathing: Dreams and Journeys

  <p>Treat yourself to a walk in the woods.</p><p><br></p><p>Do you need more than a short vacation from the bustle of fast-paced life? The constant daily flurry may cause you to forget how to slow down, enjoy precious moments, and quiet your running mind.</p><p><br></p><p>Forest bathing is a restorative, joyful practice that is scientifically proven to enhance wellness, reduce stress, improve concentration, boost your immune system, sharpen senses and deepen your relationship with nature. It will help you remember how to view, with child-like wonder, the beauty of each moment.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the forest and see it change throughout the year. You will walk along trails of Hickory Hill Park in a slow, relaxed way that helps you learn to still your mind and enjoy the present moment. Each class has a different focus, intermixing playful, exploratory activities during the delightful stroll. Lessons about plants, birds, insects and the ecological health of forests will be woven into each walk.</p><p><br></p><p>You should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain. Dress appropriately for the weather and for sitting in the woods. Small sitting mats will be provided. Please bring items for your comfort: water bottle, insect repellent, hat, long pants, walking stick, full-length mat or portable chair. If desired, bring materials for sketching or writing. We recommend walking without electronic devices.</p><p><br></p><p>Please register soon: Classes are limited to 15 people and are expected to fill quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>DATES AND FOCUS</p><p>Saturdays: 9:30 am - 11:30 am.</p><p><br></p><p>Each walk has a specific focus.</p><p><br></p><p>Oct 19: Dreams and Journeys</p><p>Meditate in the woods with a specific intention and listen to guidance from the land.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES</p><p>Register for all 7 classes: <a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173?fbclid=IwAR2hgwqODaJph4YSIu2i9Z3fiXsCtZ0EdDj1YmWQho-1RkUKPoSmtEPesk8" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173</a></p><p>Fee for all classes: $115</p><p>Save $3.50 per class.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES</p><p>Fee for individual classes: $20</p><p><br></p><p>Register at the Iowa City Parks and Recreation website.</p><p><br></p><p>Oct 19: Dreams and Journeys</p><p><a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-dreams-and-journeys/11144?fbclid=IwAR3e6jDk75hxTCp8VBUZUnRAUfss0OBAlgZtPuIdQJbzENQQrb2rSgCoFbs" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-dreams-and-journeys/11144</a></p><p><br></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>We meet at the parking lot off Bloomington Street on the south side of Hickory Hill Park.</p><p><br></p><p>GUIDE</p><p>Walks are guided by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fred.meyer.007" target="_blank">Fred Meyer</a>, master gardener, master conservationist, master woodland manager and permaculture designer at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a> in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ICParksandRec/" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Endorsed by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HealthiestIowa/" target="_blank">Healthiest State Initiative</a>.</p> 2019-04-09 11:30:00 -0500

  10/19/19 2019-10-19 09:30:00 -0500

  9:30 a.m.

  Hickory Hill Park-Iowa City

  Iowa City

  20

• Mastering the Art of Astrology - Class 3

  <p>Mastering the Art of Astrology is a year-long course that will begin by teaching how to read your chart. As the series progresses, learn how to read other people’s charts, how to compare charts, and even do some forecasting! The charts help you understand what makes you unique, and how you relate to others. Class will meet one evening per month.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Required data:</strong> If you are joining us for the first time, please provide us your birth date, place, and time when you register for the seminar. &nbsp;Tom will create a customized packet with your chart to use in class.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>About Tom: Beginning his study before he was a teenager, Tom has been immersed in astrology for more than fifty years. Tom developed software professionally for almost forty years, and his passion is combining computerized techniques with natal astrology and the study of planetary cycles and how they affect us in the world. His book, <em>Beyond 2012: Planetary Cycles and World History</em>, looks at these major planetary cycles and their effects on war, revolution, and economic shifts. Tom taught astrology when he lived in California, and he is delighted to begin teaching here in Cedar Rapids, where he lives with his husband, John Schwartzkopf.</p> 2019-07-08 20:00:00 -0500

  8/15/19 2019-08-15 18:30:00 -0500

  6:30 p.m.

  Illuminations

  Cedar Rapids

  30.0

• Forest Bathing: Plant Connection

  <p>Treat yourself to a walk in the woods.</p><p><br></p><p>Do you need more than a short vacation from the bustle of fast-paced life? The constant daily flurry may cause you to forget how to slow down, enjoy precious moments, and quiet your running mind.</p><p><br></p><p>Forest bathing is a restorative, joyful practice that is scientifically proven to enhance wellness, reduce stress, improve concentration, boost your immune system, sharpen senses and deepen your relationship with nature. It will help you remember how to view, with child-like wonder, the beauty of each moment.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy the forest and see it change throughout the year. You will walk along trails of Hickory Hill Park in a slow, relaxed way that helps you learn to still your mind and enjoy the present moment. Each class has a different focus, intermixing playful, exploratory activities during the delightful stroll. Lessons about plants, birds, insects and the ecological health of forests will be woven into each walk.</p><p><br></p><p>You should be comfortable walking on uneven terrain. Dress appropriately for the weather and for sitting in the woods. Small sitting mats will be provided. Please bring items for your comfort: water bottle, insect repellent, hat, long pants, walking stick, full-length mat or portable chair. If desired, bring materials for sketching or writing. We recommend walking without electronic devices.</p><p><br></p><p>Please register soon: Classes are limited to 15 people and are expected to fill quickly.</p><p><br></p><p>DATES AND FOCUS</p><p>Saturdays: 9:30 am - 11:30 am.</p><p><br></p><p>Each walk has a specific focus.</p><p><br></p><p>Aug 31: Plant Connection</p><p>Sit with a plant and open all your senses to discover messages it may provide.</p><p><br></p><p>Sep 28: Art and Creativity</p><p>Inspire and grow your creativity by building tiny structures, writing or drawing.</p><p><br></p><p>Oct 19: Dreams and Journeys</p><p>Meditate in the woods with a specific intention and listen to guidance from the land.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES</p><p>Register for all 7 classes: <a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173?fbclid=IwAR2hgwqODaJph4YSIu2i9Z3fiXsCtZ0EdDj1YmWQho-1RkUKPoSmtEPesk8" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-mindful-walks-in-the-woods/11173</a></p><p>Fee for all classes: $115</p><p>Save $3.50 per class.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>REGISTER FOR INDIVIDUAL CLASSES</p><p>Fee for individual classes: $20</p><p>Register at the Iowa City Parks and Recreation website.</p><p>Aug 31: Plant Connection</p><p><a href="https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-plant-connection/11142?fbclid=IwAR2Jp0zYCn3wLfw9j0GeQScpj35VDVBUYRrWvLd9wTmjewW1rBXo_1CaWV4" target="_blank">https://apm.activecommunities.com/iowacityrecreation/Activity_Search/forest-bathing-plant-connection/11142</a></p><p><br></p><p>LOCATION</p><p>We meet at the parking lot off Bloomington Street on the south side of Hickory Hill Park.</p><p><br></p><p>GUIDE</p><p>Walks are guided by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/fred.meyer.007" target="_blank">Fred Meyer</a>, master gardener, master conservationist, master woodland manager and permaculture designer at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BackyardAbundance/" target="_blank">Backyard Abundance</a> in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ICParksandRec/" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Endorsed by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HealthiestIowa/" target="_blank">Healthiest State Initiative</a>.</p> 2019-04-09 11:30:00 -0500

  8/31/19 2019-08-31 09:30:00 -0500

  9:30 a.m.

  Hickory Hill Park-Iowa City

  Iowa City

  20

• Seed Starting and Edible Garden Planning

  <p>One of the hardest parts of garden planning is getting a good head start and keeping those seedlings alive! In this course, learn all of the ins and outs of starting your own edible garden from seed starting indoors and out in the soil. Learn to care for new seedlings, how to harden off plants, when to transplant, and grow your own food. Garden planning can be easy once you know which plants do well next to each other. Companion planting can make or break your garden as it can keep pests away, prevent disease, and even impact the flavor and quality of your vegetables. Whether you want to learn how to be more sustainable, feed your family delicious homegrown food, get outside and put your hands in the soil, or cook more at home, this course will teach you all you need to know to get started planting the garden of your dreams!&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Registration is required prior to the class start date. If you have questions or would like to register, please visit <a href="http://www.kirkwood.edu/ce">www.kirkwood.edu/ce</a> or contact 319-398-1022.</li></ul> 2019-05-23 20:00:00 -0500

  7/22/19 2019-07-22 18:00:00 -0500

  6:00 p.m.

  Kirkwood Regional Center

  Coralville

  35.0

• Garden Appetizers

  <p>We've partnered with New Pioneer Coop to present yummy, fresh appetizers for discerning palettes. Want to learn some new ways to use produce this summer? This event is for you!</p><p>Please register by calling the library or online at <a href="http://www.crlibrary.org">www.crlibrary.org</a></p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-16 19:30:00 -0500

  7/23/19 2019-07-23 18:00:00 -0500

  6:00 p.m.

  Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Passport to the Parks - Time Check Park

  <p>Garden Yard Games!</p><p>Every Monday starting June 10th through July 29th we’ll be at a different park in the city. This year we’re partnering with Linn County Education Outreach and we’ll be learning something new about agriculture- from how things grow to how we can make a positive impact on the environment. This program will be geared towards Pre-k- elementary aged kids. Attend more than five and earn an Ag Brag Certificate. We’ll also be connecting each site to the closest community garden/urban farm to give families the opportunity to learn about food production in their neighborhoods and how to get more involved in their own food production.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-16 11:00:00 -0500

  7/22/19 2019-07-22 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Time Check Park

  Cedar Rapids

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• Colonies in Bloom

  <p>The Lily Lake is in full bloom. &nbsp;See it and tour private gardens lush with summer flowers.&nbsp;</p> 2019-03-21 17:00:00 -0500

  7/27/19 2019-07-27 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Amana Colonies

  Amana

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• The More We Get Together

  <p>Activities to bring school-aged children and older adults together and form intergenerational relationships.</p><p>Adults from The Gardens of Cedar Rapids will be on hand to make alongside and assist children with a variety of crafts and treats in this summer series of programs. Grandparents and older adults are encouraged to accompany children to this event as well.</p><p>&nbsp;We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-07-23 11:00:00 -0500

  7/23/19 2019-07-23 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Passport to the Parks - Huntington Ridge

  <p>As the garden season winds down, it's important to blanket your beds in cover crops. Come and see what that's all about!</p><p>Every Monday starting June 10th through July 29th we’ll be at a different park in the city. This year we’re partnering with Linn County Education Outreach and we’ll be learning something new about agriculture- from how things grow to how we can make a positive impact on the environment. This program will be geared towards Pre-k- elementary aged kids. Attend more than five and earn an Ag Brag Certificate. We’ll also be connecting each site to the closest community garden/urban farm to give families the opportunity to learn about food production in their neighborhoods and how to get more involved in their own food production.</p><p>We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-05-16 11:00:00 -0500

  7/29/19 2019-07-29 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Huntington Ridge Park

  Cedar Rapids

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• Woodfest

  <p>WOODFEST! Amana RV Park, August 23-25, 2019 A festival of and about WOOD! Woodcrafters of all types from throughout the Midwest . Ongoing demonstrations, shop for furniture, home and garden décor, toys, bowls, carvings, tools and more. We are seeking wood vendors/artisans for this 3 day event. It will be located at the Amana RV Park, Amana IA in an air conditioned building.</p><p>If interested please go to <a href="http://www.amanaartsguild.com/">http://www.amanaartsguild.com/</a> for the registration form.</p><p>Handcrafted wood items, tools and equipment, demonstrations and sales. Come shop, browse, learn from and visit with regional and national woodcrafters and wood product vendors.</p><p>$1 admission, children free. Air-conditioned buildings. Food on site. Nearby parking, Handicapped accessible.</p><p>Sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild.</p> 2017-04-20 17:00:00 -0500

  8/23/19 2019-08-23 23:00:00 -0500

  11:00 p.m.

  Amana Colonies RV Park & Event Center

  Amana

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• Amana Woodfest

  <p><strong>2019 AMANA WOODFEST!</strong> <em>August 23-25</em> A festival of and about WOOD! Woodcrafters of all types from throughout the Midwest. Ongoing demonstrations, shop for furniture, home and garden décor, toys, bowls, carvings, tools and more. We are seeking wood vendors/artisans for this 3 day event. It will be located at the Amana RV Park, Amana IA in an air conditioned building.</p><p>If interested please go to <a href="http://www.amanaartsguild.com/">AmanaArtsGuild.com&nbsp;</a>for the registration form.</p><p>Handcrafted wood items, tools and equipment, demonstrations and sales. Come shop, browse, learn from and visit with regional and national woodcrafters and wood product vendors.</p><p>$1 admission (free for children). Air-conditioned buildings. Parking &amp; Food on site. Handicapped accessible.</p><p><em>Sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild.</em></p> 2019-06-17 17:00:00 -0500

  8/23/19 2019-08-23 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Amana RV Park and Event Center

  Amana

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• Prairie Hill Cohousing Open House

  <p>Come for an info meeting (12:30-2pm) and an Open House (2-4), where you can tour new homes in Iowa's first cohousing community. Meet some of our 20 residents and visit our LEED-certified homes as well as our gardens on nearly 8 acres of land a mile from the University of Iowa campus and 1.5 miles from downtown.</p> 2019-06-08 04:00:00 -0500

  7/28/19 2019-07-28 12:30:00 -0500

  12:30 p.m.

  140 Prairie Hill Lane, Iowa City, IA

  Iowa City

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• Corky Solutions: Repurposing Culture to Create Sustainability

  <p>oin Trees Forever, The City of Cedar Rapids and The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio for an evening of culture, art and sustainability. This free event features Paula and Antonio Pinto. They are two fearless artists from Portugal who are pushing the boundaries of art in order to face real world problems. They will be speaking about their work and how they confront social, economic, and ecological issues by partnering with locals and embracing undervalued cultures. Through art, the couple confronts the impact of globalization on marginalized communities. Discover how items Americans take for granted, such as a wine cork, can have an impact on farmers in Portugal who harvest the cork trees and small communities throughout the world.</p><p><br>Their collaborative design projects include urban furniture made from recycled wood shipping palettes and a cork drink container (designed) to be sold online. Both projects are intended to create an awareness of threatened resources and occupations. The Pintos’ socially engaged practice seeks a balance between social, cultural, environmental, and economic areas of society to create a sustainable system.</p><p><br>There will be a reception at 5:00 p.m. on the Library Roof Garden before the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m.</p> 2019-07-05 18:30:00 -0500

  7/24/19 2019-07-24 17:00:00 -0500

  5:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Public Library (Whipple Auditorium)

  Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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• The More We Get Together

  <p>Activities to bring school-aged children and older adults together and form intergenerational relationships.</p><p>Adults from The Gardens of Cedar Rapids will be on hand to make alongside and assist children with a variety of crafts and treats in this summer series of programs. Grandparents and older adults are encouraged to accompany children to this event as well.</p><p>&nbsp;We always recommend confirming details before attending. We hope to see you there!</p> 2019-07-30 11:00:00 -0500

  7/30/19 2019-07-30 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Ladd Library

  Cedar Rapids

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• Woodfest

  <p>WOODFEST! Amana RV Park, August23-25, 2019 A festival of and about WOOD! Woodcrafters of all types from throughout the Midwest . Ongoing demonstrations, shop for furniture, home and garden décor, toys, bowls, carvings, tools and more. We are seeking wood vendors/artisans for this 3 day event. It will be located at the Amana RV Park, Amana IA in an air conditioned building.</p><p>If interested please go to <a href="http://www.amanaartsguild.com/">http://www.amanaartsguild.com/</a> for the registration form.</p><p>Handcrafted wood items, tools and equipment, demonstrations and sales. Come shop, browse, learn from and visit with regional and national woodcrafters and wood product vendors.</p><p>$1 admission. children free, Air-conditioned buildings. Food on site. Nearby parking.. Handicapped accessible.</p><p>Sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild.</p> 2019-02-14 16:00:00 -0600

  8/25/19 2019-08-25 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Amana Colonies RV Park & Event Center

  Amana

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• Woodfest

  <p>WOODFEST! Amana RV Park, August23-25, 2019 A festival of and about WOOD! Woodcrafters of all types from throughout the Midwest . Ongoing demonstrations, shop for furniture, home and garden décor, toys, bowls, carvings, tools and more. We are seeking wood vendors/artisans for this 3 day event. It will be located at the Amana RV Park, Amana IA in an air conditioned building.</p><p>If interested please go to <a href="http://www.amanaartsguild.com/">http://www.amanaartsguild.com/</a> for the registration form.</p><p>Handcrafted wood items, tools and equipment, demonstrations and sales. Come shop, browse, learn from and visit with regional and national woodcrafters and wood product vendors.</p><p>$1 admission. children free, Air-conditioned buildings. Food on site. Nearby parking.. Handicapped accessible.</p><p>Sponsored by the Amana Arts Guild.</p> 2017-04-20 17:00:00 -0500

  8/24/19 2019-08-24 22:00:00 -0500

  10:00 p.m.

  Amana Colonies RV Park & Event Center

  Amana

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• John Beckelman: Horizon Suite

  <p>John Beckelman’s Horizon Suite is a group of six recently-completed three-dimensional landscapes. Using the expressive potential of clay and a variety of other materials, Beckelman’s work explores the transitional space where the sky meets the land or sea. The horizontal sweep of this space is mediated by intimate moments of surprising texture, shifting light, and fleeting color. Horizon Suite attempts to gently entice the viewer into the inner landscapes and interior spaces of our imagination and memory. Beckelman finds a curious intersection between the seemingly enduring and timeless character of earth and the fleeting yet wonderful impermanence of the world in which we live. John Beckelman's art has been shown in exhibitions throughout the country and he has been the recipient of numerous awards, commissions, and grants. He received his master of fine arts degree in ceramics and his master of science degree in ceramics from Illinois State University. Beckelman is the Robert O. Daniel Professor of Art, Emeritus at Coe College. He lives and works in Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-07-18 16:00:00 -0500

  7/18/19 2019-07-18 12:00:00 -0500

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

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• John Beckelman: Horizon Suite

  <p>John Beckelman’s Horizon Suite is a group of six recently-completed three-dimensional landscapes. Using the expressive potential of clay and a variety of other materials, Beckelman’s work explores the transitional space where the sky meets the land or sea. The horizontal sweep of this space is mediated by intimate moments of surprising texture, shifting light, and fleeting color. Horizon Suite attempts to gently entice the viewer into the inner landscapes and interior spaces of our imagination and memory. Beckelman finds a curious intersection between the seemingly enduring and timeless character of earth and the fleeting yet wonderful impermanence of the world in which we live. John Beckelman's art has been shown in exhibitions throughout the country and he has been the recipient of numerous awards, commissions, and grants. He received his master of fine arts degree in ceramics and his master of science degree in ceramics from Illinois State University. Beckelman is the Robert O. Daniel Professor of Art, Emeritus at Coe College. He lives and works in Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-07-19 16:00:00 -0500

  7/19/19 2019-07-19 12:00:00 -0500

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• John Beckelman: Horizon Suite

  <p>John Beckelman’s Horizon Suite is a group of six recently-completed three-dimensional landscapes. Using the expressive potential of clay and a variety of other materials, Beckelman’s work explores the transitional space where the sky meets the land or sea. The horizontal sweep of this space is mediated by intimate moments of surprising texture, shifting light, and fleeting color. Horizon Suite attempts to gently entice the viewer into the inner landscapes and interior spaces of our imagination and memory. Beckelman finds a curious intersection between the seemingly enduring and timeless character of earth and the fleeting yet wonderful impermanence of the world in which we live. John Beckelman's art has been shown in exhibitions throughout the country and he has been the recipient of numerous awards, commissions, and grants. He received his master of fine arts degree in ceramics and his master of science degree in ceramics from Illinois State University. Beckelman is the Robert O. Daniel Professor of Art, Emeritus at Coe College. He lives and works in Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-07-20 16:00:00 -0500

  7/20/19 2019-07-20 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• John Beckelman: Horizon Suite

  <p>John Beckelman’s Horizon Suite is a group of six recently-completed three-dimensional landscapes. Using the expressive potential of clay and a variety of other materials, Beckelman’s work explores the transitional space where the sky meets the land or sea. The horizontal sweep of this space is mediated by intimate moments of surprising texture, shifting light, and fleeting color. Horizon Suite attempts to gently entice the viewer into the inner landscapes and interior spaces of our imagination and memory. Beckelman finds a curious intersection between the seemingly enduring and timeless character of earth and the fleeting yet wonderful impermanence of the world in which we live. John Beckelman's art has been shown in exhibitions throughout the country and he has been the recipient of numerous awards, commissions, and grants. He received his master of fine arts degree in ceramics and his master of science degree in ceramics from Illinois State University. Beckelman is the Robert O. Daniel Professor of Art, Emeritus at Coe College. He lives and works in Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-07-21 16:00:00 -0500

  7/21/19 2019-07-21 12:00:00 -0500

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• John Beckelman: Horizon Suite

  <p>John Beckelman’s Horizon Suite is a group of six recently-completed three-dimensional landscapes. Using the expressive potential of clay and a variety of other materials, Beckelman’s work explores the transitional space where the sky meets the land or sea. The horizontal sweep of this space is mediated by intimate moments of surprising texture, shifting light, and fleeting color. Horizon Suite attempts to gently entice the viewer into the inner landscapes and interior spaces of our imagination and memory. Beckelman finds a curious intersection between the seemingly enduring and timeless character of earth and the fleeting yet wonderful impermanence of the world in which we live. John Beckelman's art has been shown in exhibitions throughout the country and he has been the recipient of numerous awards, commissions, and grants. He received his master of fine arts degree in ceramics and his master of science degree in ceramics from Illinois State University. Beckelman is the Robert O. Daniel Professor of Art, Emeritus at Coe College. He lives and works in Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-07-23 16:00:00 -0500

  7/23/19 2019-07-23 12:00:00 -0500

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• John Beckelman: Horizon Suite

  <p>John Beckelman’s Horizon Suite is a group of six recently-completed three-dimensional landscapes. Using the expressive potential of clay and a variety of other materials, Beckelman’s work explores the transitional space where the sky meets the land or sea. The horizontal sweep of this space is mediated by intimate moments of surprising texture, shifting light, and fleeting color. Horizon Suite attempts to gently entice the viewer into the inner landscapes and interior spaces of our imagination and memory. Beckelman finds a curious intersection between the seemingly enduring and timeless character of earth and the fleeting yet wonderful impermanence of the world in which we live. John Beckelman's art has been shown in exhibitions throughout the country and he has been the recipient of numerous awards, commissions, and grants. He received his master of fine arts degree in ceramics and his master of science degree in ceramics from Illinois State University. Beckelman is the Robert O. Daniel Professor of Art, Emeritus at Coe College. He lives and works in Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-07-24 16:00:00 -0500

  7/24/19 2019-07-24 12:00:00 -0500

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• John Beckelman: Horizon Suite

  <p>John Beckelman’s Horizon Suite is a group of six recently-completed three-dimensional landscapes. Using the expressive potential of clay and a variety of other materials, Beckelman’s work explores the transitional space where the sky meets the land or sea. The horizontal sweep of this space is mediated by intimate moments of surprising texture, shifting light, and fleeting color. Horizon Suite attempts to gently entice the viewer into the inner landscapes and interior spaces of our imagination and memory. Beckelman finds a curious intersection between the seemingly enduring and timeless character of earth and the fleeting yet wonderful impermanence of the world in which we live. John Beckelman's art has been shown in exhibitions throughout the country and he has been the recipient of numerous awards, commissions, and grants. He received his master of fine arts degree in ceramics and his master of science degree in ceramics from Illinois State University. Beckelman is the Robert O. Daniel Professor of Art, Emeritus at Coe College. He lives and works in Cedar Rapids.</p> 2019-07-25 16:00:00 -0500

  7/25/19 2019-07-25 12:00:00 -0500

  12:00 p.m.

  Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

  Cedar Rapids

  0

• Monday Matinee: Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

  <p>Mondays are for movies at the library! Come cool off all summer long with a family friendly movie on Mondays at 1:00. &nbsp;The true story of a stray dog who joins his new master on the battlefields of the First World War. For his valorous actions, Sgt. Stubby is still recognized as the most decorated dog in American history.</p><p><br></p> 2019-07-09 15:30:00 -0500

  7/22/19 2019-07-22 13:00:00 -0500

  1:00 p.m.

  Iowa City Public Library

  Iowa City

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