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Nature Senses and Art (Daisies)
<p>Your senses come alive in nature! Come participate in an exciting nature scavenger hunt, listen to nature</p><p>sounds, sniff out some interesting smells, and feel the different textures found around the Nature</p><p>Center. We’ll have a snack to explore our taste buds and make nature inspired art creations. Activities</p><p>from this workshop may be applied towards parts of the Between Earth and Sky Journey and/or the</p><p>Outdoor Art Badge. Scouts: $10, Scout Leaders (up to 2): Free, Additional adults: $5</p><p><br></p> 2019-08-05 14:30:00 -0500
9/21/1912:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Naturalization Ceremony
<p>The Hoover Museum hosts a naturalization ceremony on the grounds of the Hoover National Historic Site. This is a unique collaboration between four federal agencies and a private foundation. Candidates will take the oath of allegiance to the United States. </p> 2019-09-06 15:00:00 -05009/20/192:00 p.m.Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum and LibraryWest Branch -
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Solar Power Hour at Indian Creek Nature Center
<p>Grow Solar Linn County is a grassroots program that combines volume discounts with community education to make solar power more affordable for homeowners in Linn County, regardless of municipality. <br><br>Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association with the support of Linn County, Cedar Rapids, Marion, Mount Vernon, Center Point, The Nature Conservancy in Iowa, and Indian Creek Nature Center, homeowners throughout Linn County may participate in this program to help pool their buying power to secure discounts that make installing solar more affordable.<br><br>Start by attending a Solar Power Hour. Our free information session teaches you the basics of solar, its financial implications for your property, and how the Grow Solar Linn County program works. Then, get a free, no obligation site assessment from our competitively-selected installer. You have until October 31, 2019 to decide whether to get solar through the program.<br><br>A schedule of other Solar Power Hours and sign-up for more information can be found at: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgrowsolarlinncounty.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0Nsrz5fNmSkF-TlX4x_uxivHDZZur4xB6uvfS2_eHen9GzVDpPD1VdhOs&h=AT0QPYJHSMeDaMHlr3FGmFCQ0_17-XeGRo0bLQh2gNo_yhpfiMo7Vfhcz-8G_mwMi3aRow3ptHQABQ1JHQQcbSUZwKOwsWQBJi54BEBI-72aYDdLYTdJARnUNu142dx1CEW4GvSdXeDjocMPMrB3Rrc" href="http://growsolarlinncounty.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Nsrz5fNmSkF-TlX4x_uxivHDZZur4xB6uvfS2_eHen9GzVDpPD1VdhOs" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://growsolarlinncounty.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/368051727180690/">9/18 Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm<strong> Indian Creek Nature Center</strong> 5300 Otis Road SE, Cedar Rapids</a></p> 2019-08-12 19:30:00 -0500
9/18/196:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Doug Tallamy Talk
<p>Join Doug Tallamy, author of <em>Bringing Home Nature,</em> and Professor and Chair of the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, as he presents <strong>“Rebuilding Nature’s Relationships at Home.”</strong></p><p>Presentation starting on September 26, 2019 at 6:30 pm in 101 BBE (Biology Building East)</p><p>Tallamy will explain why specialized food relationships determine the stability and complexity of the local food webs that support animal diversity, why our yards and gardens are essential parts of the ecosystems that sustain us, how we can use our residential landscapes to connect the isolated habitat fragments around us and produce valuable ecosystem services, and what we can do to make our landscapes living ecosystems once again. Managing landscapes in this crowded world carries both moral and ecological responsibilities that we can no longer ignore.</p><p>Doug Tallamy is a professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, where he has authored 88 research publications and has taught Insect Taxonomy, Behavioral Ecology, Humans and Nature, Insect Ecology, and other courses for 36 years. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His book Bringing Nature Home: How Native Plants Sustain Wildlife in Our Gardens was published by Timber Press in 2007 and was awarded the 2008 Silver Medal by the Garden Writers’ Association. The Living Landscape, co-authored with Rick Darke, was published in 2014. Doug is also a regular columnist for Garden Design magazine. Among his awards, are the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation and the Tom Dodd, Jr. Award of Excellence.</p><p>Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Stratis Giannakouros in advance at (319) 335-5516.</p><p>Co-sponsored by the University of Iowa Office of Sustainability and the Environment and the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History. </p><p><br></p>
9/26/196:30 p.m.Biology Building EastIowa City -
Hidden Spaces Tour at the Museum of Natural History
<ul><li><strong>Lead by Cindy Opitz: Director of Research Collections for the UI Pentacrest Museums</strong></li><li>It's our Behind-the-Scenes Collections tour...but with a spooky twist! Our Collections team will be wearing their Halloween costumes and highlighting some spooky spaces and collections items. We invite you to wear your costume as well and see us in a new light...a darker light that is. Bwahahahaha! <em>Pre-registration is required to attend.</em></li></ul>
10/27/195:30 p.m.University of Iowa Museum of Natural HistoryIowa City -
Behind-the-Scenes Collections Tour at the Museum of Natural History
<ul><li><strong>Lead by Cindy Opitz: Director of Research Collections for the UI Pentacrest Museums</strong></li><li>Embark on an expedition through natural history collections with the experts. Did you know that most museums only have ~10% of their collections on display in public galleries? The rest is in safe keeping in storage spaces awaiting future research, exhibits and displays. UIMNH is no different. You've seen all we have in Iowa, Bird and Mammal Halls, but what lies behind our closed doors? Find out on this very special, behind-the-scenes tour of collections at MNH. <em>Registration is required to attend. </em></li></ul>
10/03/195:30 p.m.University of Iowa Museum of Natural HistoryIowa City -
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
9/28/199:30 a.m.Hickory Hill Park-Iowa CityIowa City -
Doodlebugs: Eerie Art
<p>Ms. Erin says, "Don't be afraid! Today we're making friendly ghosts!" Young kids and their caregivers are welcome to attend this eerie edition of Doodlebugs. </p> 2019-08-13 11:15:00 -0500
10/25/1910:30 a.m.Hiawatha Public LibraryHiawatha -
Midwest Antique & Art Show/Collector's Eye Show
<p>The Midwest show features an array of merchandise and dealers who specialize in advertising, Americana, fine art, folk art, furniture, holiday, pottery and toys and other unique items. The Collector's Eye is an opportunity for new and advanced collectors to discover items ranging from quality Americana to fun and funky vintage. These are important not to be missed shows.</p> 2019-09-09 16:00:00 -0500
10/27/1910:40 a.m.Midwest Antique PromotionsCedar Rapids -
Prayer Experience Series: Prayerful Walking at Prairiewoods
<p>Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) is pleased to announce a new ongoing series focused on a group prayer experience that is open to all. In September, facilitator Angie Pierce Jennings will help us celebrate the goodness of creation with others as we walk the land and pray together. We will gather in prayer outside and then walk together through the woods and prairie in silence while holding the day’s prayer. Feel free to enjoy this as a series or as individual sessions. A free-will offering will be accepted, and registration is appreciated but not required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-09-04 12:00:00 -0500
9/17/1911:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Prayer Experience Series: Prayerful Walking at Prairiewoods
<p>Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) is pleased to announce a new ongoing series focused on a group prayer experience that is open to all. In September, facilitator Angie Pierce Jennings will help us celebrate the goodness of creation with others as we walk the land and pray together. We will gather in prayer outside and then walk together through the woods and prairie in silence while holding the day’s prayer. Feel free to enjoy this as a series or as individual sessions. A free-will offering will be accepted, and registration is appreciated but not required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-09-18 12:00:00 -0500
9/18/1911:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Labyrinth Meditation at Prairiewoods
<p>A labyrinth is a powerful ancient symbol of our journey through life. It has been a part of almost every culture and religious tradition in history. The labyrinth is not a maze; it has a single path that leads to the center of the circle and then back out. This winding path takes us on an inward pilgrimage to our own center and leads us toward the Divine. Walking the labyrinth is a spiritual, prayerful practice. Join facilitator Angie Pierce Jennings at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for a guided labyrinth meditation on the outdoor labyrinth. (In case of inclement weather, we will walk the indoor labyrinth.) The cost is $5, and registration is required by Sept. 13. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-06-30 15:15:00 -0500
9/16/192:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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Tallgrass Conversations Book Reading at Prairiewoods: In Search of the Prairie Spirit
<p>Join author Thomas Dean at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) as he reads and shares photographs from his newly-released <em>Tallgrass Conversations: In Search of the Prairie Spirit. </em>These stories will be a springboard to discussing how conversations can enhance our relationships with the natural world. If we think of <em>conversation</em> as encounter and interaction that creates something new—understanding, inspiration, care, healing—then conversation with our native landscape can nurture a deeper relationship with and sense of stewardship of the tallgrass prairie, one of the most altered and threatened ecosystems in the world. To be in search of the prairie spirit here in this place on Earth, then, means to engage in tallgrass conversations. Let’s engage in conversation with each other and with the prairie! Those of us who want to go even deeper are invited to register for Tom’s 24-hour retreat that begins with this book reading. (Please see the separate registration page.) The cost of the book reading is $10, and the book is available in the Prairiewoods Gift Shop. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-08-19 20:30:00 -0500
9/20/196:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Tallgrass Conversations Retreat at Prairiewoods: In Search of the Prairie Spirit
<p>Conversation is perhaps our greatest hope, not only for healing the rifts in human understanding, but also for restoring and reinspiring our relationship with the natural world. If we think of <em>conversation</em> as encounter and interaction that creates something new—understanding, inspiration, care, healing—then conversation with our native landscape can nurture a deeper relationship with and sense of stewardship of the tallgrass prairie, one of the most altered and threatened ecosystems in the world. To be in search of the prairie spirit here in this place on Earth, then, means to engage in tallgrass conversations. Come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) for a Friday evening book reading and Saturday retreat with author Thomas Dean. The Friday night event—which is open to the public—will consist of Tom reading and sharing photographs from his recently-released book <em>Tallgrass Conversations: In Search of the Prairie Spirit,</em> as well as discussion about how conversation can enhance our relationships with the natural world. The day-long Saturday workshop will continue the discussion but focus greatly on us encountering the prairie, generating creative expression and sharing that creative expression with one another. The cost for the 24-hour retreat is $195 and includes sessions, Friday night lodging, all Saturday meals and a copy of <em>Tallgrass Conversations. </em>(An optional overnight Saturday, including Sunday breakfast, can be added for $55.) The commuter fee is $165 and includes sessions, Saturday lunch and dinner, and a copy of <em>Tallgrass Conversations.</em> For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p>
9/20/196:30 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Prayer Experience Series: Prayerful Walking at Prairiewoods
<p>Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) is pleased to announce a new ongoing series focused on a group prayer experience that is open to all. In September, facilitator Angie Pierce Jennings will help us celebrate the goodness of creation with others as we walk the land and pray together. We will gather in prayer outside and then walk together through the woods and prairie in silence while holding the day’s prayer. Feel free to enjoy this as a series or as individual sessions. A free-will offering will be accepted, and registration is appreciated but not required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2019-08-19 12:00:00 -05009/24/1911:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!
<p><strong>Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, class will be held indoors. Arrive a few minutes early to get settled and meet new friends. Free.</strong></p> 2019-09-17 19:00:00 -0500
9/17/196:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Bird Banding
<p>Join ornithologists Dr. Neil Bernstein and Dr. Anya Illes for a special bird banding program. Be our guest and drop in anytime during the window of time to watch Dr. Bernstein and Dr. Illes net, band, and release birds from Nature Center property. You’ll get a chance to see the equipment they use, observe the banding process, and learn about the importance of banding. You’ll also get an up close look at the birds! Children and families are welcome to join in on the fun. Banding is a weather-dependent activity. This program is free and open to the public; free will donations to the Nature Center are welcome.</p> 2019-08-05 15:30:00 -0500
9/15/1912:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Sacred Space, Sacred Hope: Celebrating a Gift for the Future at Prairiewoods
<p>On Oct. 4, St. Francis Day, come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) to celebrate a momentous occasion in our care of Earth! Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration (Prairiewoods’ founding organization) and the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation will sign an agreement to enter the majority of the 70 acres of prairie and woodlands at Prairiewoods into a conservation easement, saving this sacred space as a natural oasis for future generations. Please join us for part or all of the day’s celebration! The schedule includes guided ecospirituality experiences and tours to connect with the land (3–4 p.m.), a panel discussion on <em>Sacred Space, Sacred Hope: Perspectives on Meaning & Mission </em>(4–5 p.m.), an easement signing ceremony (5:15–5:45 p.m.) and a reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres (5:45–7 p.m.). All are welcome, however, registration is requested so that we can plan appropriately. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700. Come celebrate this gift for the future!</p> 2019-08-19 19:00:00 -050010/04/193:00 p.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!
<p><strong>Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, class will be held indoors. Arrive a few minutes early to get settled and meet new friends. Free.</strong></p> 2019-09-24 19:00:00 -0500
9/24/196:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Meet Vesta the Fox
<p>A little over a year ago a baby fox with a second chance at life was rescued by Linn County wildlife rehabilitator Amber Oldfield. Vesta and Amber will join us for an open-house style program. Learn about one-year-old Vesta’s story, as well as other animals native to Iowa, and about being a wildlife rehabilitator. Free</p> 2019-08-05 14:00:00 -0500
9/15/191:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Full Moon Yoga Series: Hike and Moonlight Yoga in the Tipi
<p>Enjoy an evening of hiking in nature, yoga, and moonlight relaxation. Begin with a medium-length hike and return to the tipi for a beginners yoga practice led by Michelle Eash of ME, I AM Holistics. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket for warmth, weather appropriate clothing, and a flashlight, lantern or headlamp to guide you on your path. In the event of inclement weather, this class will be held indoors. All ages & abilities are welcome. Fee: $20 or $36 when you sign up for both classes</p> 2019-08-05 20:00:00 -0500
9/15/196:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Practice in the Prairie: Free Summer Yoga Series!
<p>Take your practice to the prairie as some of Cedar Rapids’ best instructors teach a different style of yoga or Pilates each week to keep you on your toes! Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors. Class is held on the Amazing Space patio, and in case of rain, class will be held indoors. Arrive a few minutes early to get settled and meet new friends. Free. </p> 2019-09-18 19:00:00 -0500
9/18/196:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Farm to Table Dinner
<p>Joining us for the second time, Cobble Hill will serve a delicious late-summer feast, served at sunset on the Nature Center's string-lit patio. Details can be found on our website. Registration required. $130 per person</p> 2019-08-06 21:00:00 -05009/19/196:00 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
What Has Wandered Into Backbone State Park?
<p>Oriental bittersweet is a major problem at Backbone State Park in Dundee, Iowa, and in many woodlands across the state. At Trees Forever’s upcoming “What Has Wandered Into Backbone?” Workshop, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will unveil their top invasive species threats in Iowa, which finds Oriental Bittersweet right at the top of the list. </p><p><br></p><p>During this workshop on Friday, September 20, from 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (registration starts at 10 a.m.), landowners will learn to care for their woodlands and how to identify and treat invasive species. The group will start at Backbone Golf and Country Club (located at 1244 400th Street in Strawberry Point) before touring parts of Backbone State Park.</p><p><br></p><p>“In the fall of 2017, we started treating one heavily infested area with chemicals and another with prescribed burns,” Iowa Department of Natural Resources forest health specialist Tivon Feeley said. “Now we will show landowners the difference between the two plots, and they can decide what treatment is more effective. We hope this will help private landowners deal with Oriental bittersweet and other invasive plants in an effort to revive and maintain our native ecosystem.”</p><p><br></p><p> “Native plants provide more benefits for the environment than non-native plants, including better food and habitat for animals and pollinators,” Trees Forever field coordinator Patty Reisinger explains. “Learn about the resources available so you can help us protect our native ecosystem by removing invasive species and implementing sound land management practices.”</p><p><br></p><p>The $10 registration fee covers lunch and handouts. Register online at <a href="http://www.TreesForever.org/whathaswanderedintobackbone">www.TreesForever.org/whathaswanderedintobackbone</a></p><p><br></p><p>This event is possible thanks to a partnership between Trees Forever, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Forest Service and Syngenta’s Operation Pollinator.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information, contact: Patty Reisinger, <a href="mailto:preisinger@treesforever.org">preisinger@treesforever.org</a>, 319-350-4185.</p><p align="center">###</p> 2019-09-13 15:00:00 -0500
9/20/1910:30 a.m.Backbone Golf and Country ClubStrawberry Point -
Saturday Soul-Stretch for Lovers of Embodied Spirituality at Prairiewoods
<p>Wake up! Wake up! The weekend is here. Saturday Soul-Stretch will get us out of bed and back into our full-spectrum humanity! Come to Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) once a month to de-stress, reconnect and sink deeply into the present moment. A hot breakfast starts the day, followed by gentle tai chi movement and a sitting meditation to foster deep relaxation. Once we’re relaxed and engaged, we’ll sip aromatic tea and enter into a whole new realm of exploration with a different spiritual modality each month, such as working with dreams, journaling, mandalas, labyrinths, breath-exercise, sounding, centering prayer, poetry for the soul, singing bowl meditation or drumming. To cap off the morning’s spiritual workout, we’ll enjoy a mindfulness walk out in the beauty of Prairiewoods’ 70 acres of prairie grasses, trees, streams and gardens, with only the owls, squirrels, turkeys and deer as our companion-guides. Finally, we’ll return to the Center for a delicious lunch, and leave happy and refreshed! The cost is $50 and includes breakfast and lunch. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2018-01-09 13:00:00 -0600
10/12/198:00 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
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Solar Power Hour at Whipple Auditorium
<p>Grow Solar Linn County is a grassroots program that combines volume discounts with community education to make solar power more affordable for homeowners in Linn County, regardless of municipality. <br><br>Offered by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association with the support of Linn County, Cedar Rapids, Marion, Mount Vernon, Center Point, The Nature Conservancy in Iowa, and Indian Creek Nature Center, homeowners throughout Linn County may participate in this program to help pool their buying power to secure discounts that make installing solar more affordable.<br><br>Start by attending a Solar Power Hour. Our free information session teaches you the basics of solar, its financial implications for your property, and how the Grow Solar Linn County program works. Then, get a free, no obligation site assessment from our competitively-selected installer. You have until October 31, 2019 to decide whether to get solar through the program.<br><br>A schedule of other Solar Power Hours and sign-up for more information can be found at: <a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgrowsolarlinncounty.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0Nsrz5fNmSkF-TlX4x_uxivHDZZur4xB6uvfS2_eHen9GzVDpPD1VdhOs&h=AT0QPYJHSMeDaMHlr3FGmFCQ0_17-XeGRo0bLQh2gNo_yhpfiMo7Vfhcz-8G_mwMi3aRow3ptHQABQ1JHQQcbSUZwKOwsWQBJi54BEBI-72aYDdLYTdJARnUNu142dx1CEW4GvSdXeDjocMPMrB3Rrc" href="http://growsolarlinncounty.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Nsrz5fNmSkF-TlX4x_uxivHDZZur4xB6uvfS2_eHen9GzVDpPD1VdhOs" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://growsolarlinncounty.com/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/357761038218558/">9/21 Saturday 10:00-11:00am <strong>Downtown Library Whipple Auditorium</strong> 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids</a></p> 2019-08-12 11:00:00 -0500
9/21/1910:00 a.m.Cedar Rapids Public Library (Whipple Auditorium)Cedar Rapids, Iowa -
Introduction to Photography Workshop
<p>This is a condensed, three-hour workshop designed for students who are unable to commit to a weekly course. With personalized instruction, this workshop will help simplify your many camera settings, so you feel confident taking photos in various situations. In addition to basic camera functions, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of photography, including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how to compose better photographs. Learn ideal camera settings for various situations both indoors and outdoors, such as events, children, and nature scenes. Students bring and learn on their own camera.</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> 2019-08-13 21:00:00 -050012/12/196:00 p.m.Kirkwood Center for Lifelong LearningCedar Rapids -
Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods
<p>Find complete rest and relaxation for mind, body and spirit during a monthly Day of Self Renewal at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). This day of pampering is facilitated by Angie Pierce Jennings one Monday a month and features two 40-minute holistic services, guided meditation, singing bowl prayer, a private guest room, access to walking trails and all that Prairiewoods has to offer, a fresh lunch and hours of free time. (Choose from massage, head and shoulder massage, reflexology, healing touch, spiritual direction, dream processing, yoga, chair yoga, guided nature experience or labyrinth meditation.) We can check into our rooms as early as 8 a.m., and the program begins promptly at 8:30 in the Center. The cost is $95 and includes guided meditation, singing bowl prayer, two holistic services, a room for the day and lunch. Registration, a non-refundable deposit of $25 and top three service choices are required at least five days in advance. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2017-10-22 16:30:00 -0500
9/16/198:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha -
Full Moon Yoga Series: Bird Room Meditation
<p>Meditation in or near nature can assist us to connect with our sense of self. Enjoy a candlelit, nature-inspired restorative yoga and meditation to relax the body and mind in the ICNC Bird Room led by Michelle Eash of ME, I AM Holistics. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. All ages and abilities are welcome. Fee: $20 or $36 when you sign up for both classes</p> 2019-08-05 20:00:00 -0500
10/13/196:30 p.m.Indian Creek Nature CenterCedar Rapids -
Hatha Way Yoga at Prairiewoods
<p>Experience the healing powers of meditative yoga in the spiritual environment and natural beauty of Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha). Join us as we link our movements with our breath and cultivate strength, flexibility and relaxation through regular yoga classes. Certified yoga instructors Cindy Hathaway and Carla Brems offer six classes at Prairiewoods each week, including Gentle/Beginner’s Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 9:30–10:30 a.m. with Cindy and from 5:30–6:30 p.m. with Carla) and Chair Yoga (Mondays and Thursdays from 10:45–11:45 a.m. with Cindy). People of all fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to attend whenever available. Cindy, who has practiced yoga for ten years and taught for five, is certified as a Transformational Yoga Instructor through Jackie Chiodo of the Anamaya Resort in Costa Rica. Carla is a RYT 200 Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor. She enjoys teaching Hatha-style yoga in a relaxed atmosphere so that all feel welcome and safe to appreciate and enjoy the physical, mental and spiritual benefits that yoga can bring. Let’s see how Cindy and Carla can help us benefit from yoga! Please bring your own mat if possible. The cost is $60 for a 6-punch card or $99 for an 11-punch card. For more information or to register, contact Cindy at cindylhathaway@gmail.com or 319-431-6597.</p> 2017-07-01 10:30:00 -0500
9/16/199:30 a.m.Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality CenterHiawatha