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• Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations at Prairiewoods

  <p>Experience sound, stillness, playfulness and relaxation through the enigmatic vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. During this in-person hour at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), Kathy Broghammer will lead us to connect with our inner selves through the song of bowls. We will be invited to sit or lie down to listen and just be. We will hear the sounds and feel the vibrations of the singing bowls going inward. Let’s let our souls rest and allow ourselves to be recreated! The cost is $10 per session, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-05-16 19:30:00 -0500

  5/16/22 2022-05-16 18:30:00 -0500

  6:30 p.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

  10.0

• Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations at Prairiewoods

  <p>Experience sound, stillness, playfulness and relaxation through the enigmatic vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. During this in-person hour at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), Kathy Broghammer will lead us to connect with our inner selves through the song of bowls. We will be invited to sit or lie down to listen and just be. We will hear the sounds and feel the vibrations of the singing bowls going inward. Let’s let our souls rest and allow ourselves to be recreated! The cost is $10 per session, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-04-17 19:30:00 -0500

  6/06/22 2022-06-06 18:30:00 -0500

  6:30 p.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

  10.0

• Going Inward with Sounds & Vibrations at Prairiewoods

  <p>Experience sound, stillness, playfulness and relaxation through the enigmatic vibrations of Himalayan and crystal singing bowls. During this in-person hour at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha), Kathy Broghammer will lead us to connect with our inner selves through the song of bowls. We will be invited to sit or lie down to listen and just be. We will hear the sounds and feel the vibrations of the singing bowls going inward. Let’s let our souls rest and allow ourselves to be recreated! The cost is $10 per session, and registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p> 2022-06-20 19:30:00 -0500

  6/20/22 2022-06-20 18:30:00 -0500

  6:30 p.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

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• June Silent Directed Retreat at Prairiewoods

  <p>Join us for a week of sacred space, silence, solitude, rest and prayer. Steeped in the love of all of creation on 70 acres of prairie and woodland, deepen awareness of life’s gifts; restore balance; live in the moment; and nurture relationships with Creator, Earth, self and others. Each day affords opportunities for healthy meals, quiet personal reflection and an hour-long session with a spiritual director. An optional centering prayer session closes each day. Body modalities, such as massage, healing touch and reflexology, may be available for an additional cost. Silent directed retreats are ideal for anyone who desires quiet time away to return to one’s center, to learn the art of deep listening, to recover a sense of wonder and gratitude for life, and to fall in love again with all of creation. This retreat is offered at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) June 19–25 and July 24–30 and is facilitated by Rose Blank; Ann Jackson, PBVM; and Lucille Winnike, FSPA. The cost is $495 and includes spiritual direction, lodging and all meals. <em>(Lodgers only, please.)</em> For more information or to register, contact Prairiewoods at www.Prairiewoods.org or 319-395-6700.</p>

  6/19/22 2022-06-19 17:00:00 -0500

  5:00 p.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

  495.0

• July Silent Directed Retreat at Prairiewoods

  <p>Join us for a week of sacred space, silence, solitude, rest and prayer. Steeped in the love of all of creation on 70 acres of prairie and woodland, deepen awareness of life’s gifts; restore balance; live in the moment; and nurture relationships with Creator, Earth, self and others. Each day affords opportunities for healthy meals, quiet personal reflection and an hour-long session with a spiritual director. An optional centering prayer session closes each day. Body modalities, such as massage, healing touch and reflexology, may be available for an additional cost. Silent directed retreats are ideal for anyone who desires quiet time away to return to one’s center, to learn the art of deep listening, to recover a sense of wonder and gratitude for life, and to fall in love again with all of creation. This retreat is offered at Prairiewoods (120 East Boyson Road in Hiawatha) June 19–25 and July 24–30 and is facilitated by Rose Blank; Ann Jackson, PBVM; and Lucille Winnike, FSPA. The cost is $495 and includes spiritual direction, lodging and all meals. (Lodgers only, please.) A non-refundable deposit of $25 is required at registration. (Full payment is required to register online. If you prefer to pay the $25 registration fee now and the balance when you arrive, please call 319-395-6700.) If you want to stay in a Hermitage, you also will need to register by phone. </p>

  7/24/22 2022-07-24 17:00:00 -0500

  5:00 p.m.

  Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center

  Hiawatha

  495.0

• EIAA - Friday Morning Art Den

  <p>Adults, join us for a relaxing Friday morning open studio where you can concentrate on embracing your creative vibe this summer! Use any of our art supplies, ranging from pastels, to paints and from clay to charcoal. We will have papers and canvases, a drawing horse, an easel or a table, as well as a rotating still life.</p><p>This is also a great opportunity to work on your stained glass projects! We'll have grinders on and soldering irons available.</p><p>$5 at the door or buy a 6-time punch card for $25.<br>Friday Morning Art Den takes place at STUDIO 17, just around the corner from our administrative building. The address is 907 17th St NE<br>Food and drink is welcome and we will have coffee from Starbucks or Stillwater Coffee Company available as well as lots of cool creamers and biscotti. Studio will be fairly quiet, so feel free to bring earbuds! Masks are not required if you have been vaccinated, but if you are unvaccinated we do suggest that you wear one.<br>Any questions? Call 319-350-1805</p> 2022-05-20 12:00:00 -0500

  5/20/22 2022-05-20 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

  Cedar Rapids

  5.0

• EIAA - Friday Morning Art Den

  <p>Adults, join us for a relaxing Friday morning open studio where you can concentrate on embracing your creative vibe this summer! Use any of our art supplies, ranging from pastels, to paints and from clay to charcoal. We will have papers and canvases, a drawing horse, an easel or a table, as well as a rotating still life.</p><p>This is also a great opportunity to work on your stained glass projects! We'll have grinders on and soldering irons available.</p><p>$5 at the door or buy a 6-time punch card for $25.<br>Friday Morning Art Den takes place at STUDIO 17, just around the corner from our administrative building. The address is 907 17th St NE<br>Food and drink is welcome and we will have coffee from Starbucks or Stillwater Coffee Company available as well as lots of cool creamers and biscotti. Studio will be fairly quiet, so feel free to bring earbuds! Masks are not required if you have been vaccinated, but if you are unvaccinated we do suggest that you wear one.<br>Any questions? Call 319-350-1805</p> 2022-05-27 12:00:00 -0500

  5/27/22 2022-05-27 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

  Cedar Rapids

  5.0

• EIAA - Friday Morning Art Den

  <p>Adults, join us for a relaxing Friday morning open studio where you can concentrate on embracing your creative vibe this summer! Use any of our art supplies, ranging from pastels, to paints and from clay to charcoal. We will have papers and canvases, a drawing horse, an easel or a table, as well as a rotating still life.</p><p>This is also a great opportunity to work on your stained glass projects! We'll have grinders on and soldering irons available.</p><p>$5 at the door or buy a 6-time punch card for $25.<br>Friday Morning Art Den takes place at STUDIO 17, just around the corner from our administrative building. The address is 907 17th St NE<br>Food and drink is welcome and we will have coffee from Starbucks or Stillwater Coffee Company available as well as lots of cool creamers and biscotti. Studio will be fairly quiet, so feel free to bring earbuds! Masks are not required if you have been vaccinated, but if you are unvaccinated we do suggest that you wear one.<br>Any questions? Call 319-350-1805</p> 2022-06-03 12:00:00 -0500

  6/03/22 2022-06-03 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

  Cedar Rapids

  5.0

• EIAA - Friday Morning Art Den

  <p>Adults, join us for a relaxing Friday morning open studio where you can concentrate on embracing your creative vibe this summer! Use any of our art supplies, ranging from pastels, to paints and from clay to charcoal. We will have papers and canvases, a drawing horse, an easel or a table, as well as a rotating still life.</p><p>This is also a great opportunity to work on your stained glass projects! We'll have grinders on and soldering irons available.</p><p>$5 at the door or buy a 6-time punch card for $25.<br>Friday Morning Art Den takes place at STUDIO 17, just around the corner from our administrative building. The address is 907 17th St NE<br>Food and drink is welcome and we will have coffee from Starbucks or Stillwater Coffee Company available as well as lots of cool creamers and biscotti. Studio will be fairly quiet, so feel free to bring earbuds! Masks are not required if you have been vaccinated, but if you are unvaccinated we do suggest that you wear one.<br>Any questions? Call 319-350-1805</p> 2022-06-10 12:00:00 -0500

  6/10/22 2022-06-10 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

  Cedar Rapids

  5.0

• EIAA - Friday Morning Art Den

  <p>Adults, join us for a relaxing Friday morning open studio where you can concentrate on embracing your creative vibe this summer! Use any of our art supplies, ranging from pastels, to paints and from clay to charcoal. We will have papers and canvases, a drawing horse, an easel or a table, as well as a rotating still life.</p><p>This is also a great opportunity to work on your stained glass projects! We'll have grinders on and soldering irons available.</p><p>$5 at the door or buy a 6-time punch card for $25.<br>Friday Morning Art Den takes place at STUDIO 17, just around the corner from our administrative building. The address is 907 17th St NE<br>Food and drink is welcome and we will have coffee from Starbucks or Stillwater Coffee Company available as well as lots of cool creamers and biscotti. Studio will be fairly quiet, so feel free to bring earbuds! Masks are not required if you have been vaccinated, but if you are unvaccinated we do suggest that you wear one.<br>Any questions? Call 319-350-1805</p> 2022-06-17 12:00:00 -0500

  6/17/22 2022-06-17 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

  Cedar Rapids

  5.0

• EIAA - Friday Morning Art Den

  <p>Adults, join us for a relaxing Friday morning open studio where you can concentrate on embracing your creative vibe this summer! Use any of our art supplies, ranging from pastels, to paints and from clay to charcoal. We will have papers and canvases, a drawing horse, an easel or a table, as well as a rotating still life.</p><p>This is also a great opportunity to work on your stained glass projects! We'll have grinders on and soldering irons available.</p><p>$5 at the door or buy a 6-time punch card for $25.<br>Friday Morning Art Den takes place at STUDIO 17, just around the corner from our administrative building. The address is 907 17th St NE<br>Food and drink is welcome and we will have coffee from Starbucks or Stillwater Coffee Company available as well as lots of cool creamers and biscotti. Studio will be fairly quiet, so feel free to bring earbuds! Masks are not required if you have been vaccinated, but if you are unvaccinated we do suggest that you wear one.<br>Any questions? Call 319-350-1805</p> 2022-06-24 12:00:00 -0500

  6/24/22 2022-06-24 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

  Cedar Rapids

  5.0

• A Virtual Author Event with Sulari Gentill

  <p>Join Swamp Fox Bookstore on Wednesday, June 15 at 7 PM Central for a virtual author chat with Sulari Gentill. The event is free, but registration is required. Register at&nbsp;<a href="http://swampfoxbookstore.com/sulari?fbclid=IwAR0PLD166mwicwhbnVuqK1F5oDuIgy8Wyr2XpIDt3dH7F1ZhqxzXo5gsh4s" rel="nofollow noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">swampfoxbookstore.com/sulari</a></p><p>About Sulari Gentill<br>After setting out to study astrophysics, graduating in law, and then abandoning her legal career to write books, SULARI GENTILL now grows French black truffles on her farm in the foothills of Australia's Snowy Mountains. Sulari is the author of the Rowland Sinclair historical mystery series and the Ned Kelly award-winner After She Wrote Him. Her latest novel, The Woman in the Library, releases in June 2022.</p><p>About The Woman in the Library<br>Four strangers in a library strike up a friendship. One of them is a murderer. As they each share their stories, which one has something to hide?</p><p>The ornate reading room at the Boston Public Library is quiet, until the tranquility is shattered by a woman's terrified scream. Security guards take charge immediately, instructing everyone inside to stay put until the threat is identified and contained. While they wait for the all-clear, four strangers sitting at the same table pass the time in conversation. Each has his or her own reasons for being in the reading room that morning—it just so happens that one of them is a murderer.</p><p>Award-winning author Sulari Gentill delivers a sharply thrilling read with The Woman in the Library, an unexpectedly twisty literary adventure that examines the complicated nature of friendship and shows us that words can be the most treacherous weapons of all.</p> 2022-04-15 20:00:00 -0500

  6/15/22 2022-06-15 19:00:00 -0500

  7:00 p.m.

  Swamp Fox Bookstore

  Marion

  0.0 0

• Summer Wild Medicine

  <h2 data-hook="about">About the Event</h5><div data-hook="about-section-wrapper"><div data-hook="about-section-text"><p>Among choruses of insects and birds, plants remind us to listen for quiet messages too. We will find full flowers to sample and rich green leaves, some perhaps past due for harvest. Learn about elder, bee balm, &nbsp;jewelweed, wild roses, selfheal, daylily, mullein, and others that thrive in wild and cultivated places alike. Taste a yummy wild snack. &nbsp;Create an intentional grid or artful collage with plant samples, and hold space for Nature’s gifts and your inspired thoughts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>THINGS TO BRING</strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 18px;">-A water bottle</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 18px;">-A small bag</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 18px;">-Tool of choice for harvesting a handful of herbs</span></li><li><br></li></ul><p>Please wear standard attire for hands-on, outdoor learning.</p><p>Tell us if mobility accommodations may be needed, as we will cover a good bit of ground during the class.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>REGISTRATION</strong></p><p>Sliding scale fee: $25 - $0, based upon your access to resources.</p><p><br></p><p>This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a<strong>&nbsp;20% discount&nbsp;</strong>for registering for the series. (See separate Series: Medicinal Wildcrafting registration).</p><p><br></p><p>Harvest Preserve and Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.</p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 18px;">-<a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 18px;">-</span><a href="https://www.harvestpreserve.org/membership-volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Learn about Harvest Preserve membership.</span></a></li><li><br></li></ul><p>Please register soon: The class is limited to 20 people.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY</strong></p><p>We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>EDUCATOR</strong></p><p>Guided by Mandy Dickerson, Iowa City Herbalist and Certified TriYoga Teacher, Owner of Plantchanters Garden LLC</p><p><br></p><p><strong>LOCATION</strong></p><p>Harvest Preserve 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA</p><p><br></p><p><strong>COVID-19</strong></p><p>The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</strong></p><p>This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials, and funds.</p><ul><li>-<a href="https://cfjc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Johnson County Community Foundation</a></li><li>-<a href="https://rahuntfdn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Roy A. Hunt Foundation</a></li><li>-<a href="https://www.icgov.org/?id=1082" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a></li><li>-<a href="https://100grannies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">100 Grannies</a></li><li>-<a href="https://www.earlmay.com/locations/iowa-city-iowa" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Earl May Garden Center</a></li><li>-<a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/master-gardener-program" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Master Gardeners of Johnson County</a></li><li>-<a href="https://www.newpi.coop/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">New Pioneer Food Co-op</a></li></ul></div></div> 2022-04-18 17:30:00 -0500

  7/17/22 2022-07-17 16:00:00 -0500

  4:00 p.m.

  Harvest Preserve

  Iowa City

  0.0 0

• 2x2xU My Return

  <p align="center">“My Return”</p><p align="center">It’s that time again! 2x2xU</p><p align="center">Everybody is glad to be back!</p><p align="center">For some of us, it's been quite a journey.</p><p align="center">Tell us the story of "your return."</p><p><br></p><p align="center">This is the 19th year for this</p><p align="center">New Bohemia District Community Art Event!</p><p align="center"><br></p><p align="center">ANYONE can participate</p><p align="center">yes, <strong>YOU!</strong></p><p align="center"><em>In the past, participants ages ranged from 3 years old to 82 years old!</em></p><p align="center"><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>What is 2x2xU?&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p>2x2xU is the Annual Celebration of visual arts in Cedar Rapids.</p><p>The New Bohemia Arts &amp; Entertainment District will become a giant gallery with works of art by YOU.</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;The public is invited to purchase a 2’ x 2’ plywood board at the official pick up location (see below) and let your imaginations run wild, creating original works of art based on this year’s theme, <strong>“My Return”</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>HERE’S WHAT TO DO:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Pick up boards starting Monday, April 11, 2022&nbsp;</strong></p><p>at: Millar Woodwind Repair</p><p>in the Cherry Building.</p><p>329 10^th Ave. SE Ste 121</p><p>Pick up hours: 12:00-5:00 M-F Saturday morning 9:00-12:00</p><p><br></p><p>Adult ($20 each) &nbsp; &nbsp;Minor under 18 ($10 each)</p><p>CASH or CHECK ONLY, <em>checks should be made out to The New Bohemia Group LLC &nbsp;</em></p><p><em>Boards not registered will still need to pay the registration fee.&nbsp;</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Completed boards are due on or before Saturday, May 16, 2022. Drop off at:</strong></p><p>Millar Woodwind Repair</p><p>in the Cherry Building.</p><p>329 10^th Ave. SE Ste 121</p><p>Pick up hours: 12:00-5:00 M-F Saturday morning 9:00-12:00</p><p>OR drop off at the Ceramics Center located in the Cherry Building.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Boards will be displayed throughout the New Bohemia District inside business windows and outside on posts or fences&nbsp;</strong><strong>from May 29, 2022 to October 31, 2022</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Maps for a self-guided tour will be available for pick up at businesses throughout the New Bohemia District</p><p><br></p><p><strong>KICK OFF</strong> for this event is SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2022, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND</p><p>The Olympic</p><p>1202 3^rd Street SE, CR IA</p><p>2:00-4:00pm</p><p><br></p><p>Channel your inner artist and be a part of this community art event!</p><p><br></p><p>For questions contact Anne Stamats at <a href="mailto:blackearthgallery@gmail.com">blackearthgallery@gmail.com</a> or 319-431-2669</p> 2022-04-13 16:00:00 -0500

  5/29/22 2022-05-29 14:00:00 -0500

  2:00 p.m.

  NewBo District

  Cedar Rapids

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• Meet New Edible Friends

  <p>We get it: You walk into a park (or even your own backyard) and would like to snack on wild food Mother Nature provides, but everything just looks like a wall of green. How can you differentiate tasty edibles from plants that might make you sick?</p><p><br></p><p>Through playful activities, you will learn patterns that help quickly sift through all that vegetation and reveal the wild edibles in your area.</p><p><br></p><p>You are invited no matter your level of outdoor experience. All are welcome.</p><p><br></p><p>Please contact us before class if mobility accommodations may be needed—we will cover quite a bit of ground during the class.</p><p><br></p><p>Yummy snacks generously provided by New Pioneer Co-op.</p><p><br></p><p>THINGS TO BRING</p><ul><li>Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: hat, jeans, sunscreen</li><li>A cup for drinks (optional)</li><li>A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)</li></ul><p>REGISTRATION</p><p>Sliding scale fee: $25 - $0, based upon your access to resources.</p><p><br></p><p>This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a<strong>&nbsp;20% discount</strong> for registering for the series. (See separate Series: Forage Wild Edibles with Confidence registration).</p><p><br></p><p>Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</li></ul><p>INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY</p><p>We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.</p><p><br></p><p>EDUCATORS</p><p>Taught by Fred Meyer and Jen Kardos, happy foragers at Backyard Abundance.</p><ul><li>Fred offers years of experience as a permaculture designer, Master Gardener, hiker and wild edible forager to help you thrive in the outdoors.</li><li>Jen leverages her knowledge as a horticultural therapist and functional medicine health coach to help you understand the wellness benefits of foraging and the specific health properties of each plant.</li></ul><p>LOCATION</p><p>We meet at the Hickory Hill Park south entrance, 1439 Bloomington St, Iowa City.</p><p><br></p><p>COVID-19</p><p>The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.</p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</p><p>This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.</p><ul><li><a href="https://cfjc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Johnson County Community Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://rahuntfdn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Roy A. Hunt Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.icgov.org/?id=1082" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a></li><li><a href="https://100grannies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">100 Grannies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.earlmay.com/locations/iowa-city-iowa" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Earl May Garden Center</a></li><li><a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/master-gardener-program" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Master Gardeners of Johnson County</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newpi.coop/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">New Pioneer Food Co-op</a></li></ul> 2022-04-20 19:30:00 -0500

  5/18/22 2022-05-18 18:00:00 -0500

  6:00 p.m.

  Hickory Hill Park (Bloomington St)

  Iowa City

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• Early Summer Forage

  <h2 data-hook="about"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>About the Event</strong></span></h5><div data-hook="about-section-wrapper"><div data-hook="about-section-text"><p>Repetition and play are keys to successfully learning any skill. During this class, you will playfully practice the identification skills learned in the Meet New Edible Friends class to increase your foraging confidence.</p><p>We will sample simple, delicious snacks and drinks by blending our foraged bounty with familiar veggies and culinary herbs. Recipes, informational handouts and book recommendations will be provided. Planned dishes include a detoxing greens drink, foraged pesto and a serviceberry crisp.</p><p>You are invited no matter your level of outdoor experience. All are welcome.</p><p>Please contact us before class if mobility accommodations may be needed—we will cover quite a bit of ground during the class.</p><p>Yummy ingredients generously provided by New Pioneer Co-op.</p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">THINGS TO BRING</span></strong></p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: hat, jeans, sunscreen</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">A cup for drinks (optional)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)</span></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">REGISTRATION</span></strong></p><p>Sliding scale fee: $25 - $0, based upon your access to resources.</p><p>This class is a part of a 4-class series. There is a<strong>&nbsp;20% discount</strong> for registering for the series. (See separate Series: Forage Wild Edibles with Confidence registration.)</p><p>Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</span></a><span style="font-size: 14px;">.</span></li></ul><p>INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY</p><p>We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.</p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>EDUCATORS</strong></span></p><p>Taught by Fred Meyer and Jen Kardos, happy foragers at Backyard Abundance.</p><ul><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Fred offers years of experience as a permaculture designer, Master Gardener, hiker and wild edible forager to help you thrive in the outdoors.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;">Jen leverages her knowledge as a horticultural therapist and functional medicine health coach to help you understand the wellness benefits of foraging and the specific health properties of each plant.</span></li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">LOCATION</span></strong></p><p>We meet at the Hickory Hill Park south entrance, 1439 Bloomington St, Iowa City.</p><p><span style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>COVID-19</strong></span></p><p>The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.</p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px;">SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</span></strong></p><p>This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.</p><ul><li><a href="https://cfjc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Johnson County Community Foundation</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://rahuntfdn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Roy A. Hunt Foundation</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.icgov.org/?id=1082" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://100grannies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">100 Grannies</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.earlmay.com/locations/iowa-city-iowa" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Earl May Garden Center</a></span></li><li><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/master-gardener-program" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Master Gardeners of Johnson County</a></span></li><li><a href="https://www.newpi.coop/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 14px;">New Pioneer Food Co-op</span></a></li></ul></div></div> 2022-04-15 19:30:00 -0500

  6/29/22 2022-06-29 18:00:00 -0500

  6:00 p.m.

  Hickory Hill Park-Iowa City

  Iowa City

  25

• Series: Forage Wild Edibles with Confidence

  <p>How did our ancestors thrive in the Midwest on seemingly so little available food? During this series, you will learn how to walk into any Midwest landscape and confidently find edible berries, nuts, greens and mushrooms.</p><p><br></p><p>Recipes, informational handouts and book recommendations will be provided during each class.</p><p><br></p><p>Classes in this series happen Wednesdays at 6:00 pm.</p><ul><li>May 18: Meet New Edible Friends - Let's make finding wild food easier.</li><li>Jun 29: Early Summer Forage - Practice finding yummy greens and berries through playful activities.</li><li>Aug 3: Forage for Primitive Fire - Fire-making is a fundamental survival skill that will boost your confidence and increase your enjoyment when hiking and camping.</li><li>Aug 24: Mushroom Foraging 101 - Learn to safely and enjoyably forage for mushrooms, including the best conditions for foraging and how to identify mushrooms.</li></ul><p>You are invited no matter your level of outdoor experience. All are welcome.</p><p><br></p><p>Please contact us if mobility accommodations may be needed—we will cover quite a bit of ground during the classes.</p><p><br></p><p>Yummy snacks generously provided by New Pioneer Co-op.</p><p><br></p><p>THINGS TO BRING</p><ul><li>Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: hat, jeans, sunscreen.</li><li>A cup for drinks (optional).</li><li>A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional).</li></ul><p>REGISTRATION</p><p>Sliding scale fee: $80 - $0, based upon your access to resources.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Save 20%</strong> by registering here for all 4 classes in the series.</p><p><br></p><p>Harvest Preserve and Backyard Abundance members may receive a 10% discount.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Backyard Abundance membership</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.harvestpreserve.org/membership-volunteer" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Learn about Harvest Preserve membership.</a></li></ul><p>INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY</p><p>We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the classes.&nbsp;<strong>Please invite friends and family</strong> to ensure the events happen as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.</p><p><br></p><p>EDUCATORS&nbsp;</p><p>Taught by Fred Meyer, Jen Kardos and Annie Ventullo, experienced teachers and happy foragers at Backyard Abundance.</p><ul><li>Fred offers years of experience as a permaculture designer, Master Gardener, hiker and wild edible forager to help you thrive in the outdoors.</li><li>Jen leverages her knowledge as a horticultural therapist and functional medicine health coach to help you understand the wellness benefits of foraging and the specific health properties of each plant.</li><li>Annie offers her guidance as a skilled and proficient mycophile.</li></ul><p>LOCATIONS</p><p>We meet at two Iowa City locations based upon the class:</p><ul><li>Hickory Hill Park south entrance, 1439 Bloomington St.</li><li>Harvest Preserve, 1645 N Scott Blvd.</li></ul><p>COVID-19</p><p>The event is held outside. Masks are optional. We will try to maintain 6' distancing.</p><p><br></p><p>SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</p><p>This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners using grant funding from the Johnson County Community Foundation and the Roy A. Hunt Foundation. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.</p><ul><li><a href="https://cfjc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Johnson County Community Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://rahuntfdn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Roy A. Hunt Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.icgov.org/?id=1082" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</a></li><li><a href="https://100grannies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">100 Grannies</a></li><li><a href="https://www.earlmay.com/locations/iowa-city-iowa" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Earl May Garden Center</a></li><li><a href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/master-gardener-program" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">Master Gardeners of Johnson County</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newpi.coop/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" tabindex="0" target="_blank">New Pioneer Food Co-op</a></li></ul> 2022-04-20 19:25:00 -0500

  5/18/22 2022-05-18 17:55:00 -0500

  5:55 p.m.

  Backyard Abundance

  Iowa City

  0

• Library Fun at the Park

  <p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-04-14 10:30:00 -0500

  6/09/22 2022-06-09 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Time Check Park

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Library Fun at the Park

  <p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-06-16 10:30:00 -0500

  6/16/22 2022-06-16 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Time Check Park

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Library Fun at the Park

  <p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-06-23 10:30:00 -0500

  6/23/22 2022-06-23 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Time Check Park

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Library Fun at the Park

  <p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-06-30 10:30:00 -0500

  6/30/22 2022-06-30 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Time Check Park

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Library Fun at the Park

  <p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-07-07 10:30:00 -0500

  7/07/22 2022-07-07 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Time Check Park

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Library Fun at the Park

  <p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-07-14 10:30:00 -0500

  7/14/22 2022-07-14 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Time Check Park

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Library Fun at the Park

  <p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-07-21 10:30:00 -0500

  7/21/22 2022-07-21 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Time Check Park

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Library Fun at the Park

  <p>Special events for children and families each week at Time Check Park - stories, music, dancing, play and more.</p> 2022-07-28 10:30:00 -0500

  7/28/22 2022-07-28 10:30:00 -0500

  10:30 a.m.

  Time Check Park

  Cedar Rapids

  0.0 0

• Toddler Time

  <p>Toddler Time features stories, rhymes, songs, and interactive activities designed to get babies and toddlers acclimated to loving the library. Big siblings are welcome to join the fun! </p> 2022-05-16 11:00:00 -0500

  5/16/22 2022-05-16 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Ely Public Library

  Ely

  0.0 0

• Kalona Farmers Market

  <p>Take a moment to relax on Saturday mornings when you stroll through downtown Kalona. Our sidewalks line up with vendors selling handcrafted and homegrown items, right next door to antique stores, quilt shops, and general stores. While you shop, enjoy live music by a variety of artists, including Pennies on the Rail, Banjoy, and Blake Shaw.&nbsp;</p> 2022-04-20 12:00:00 -0500

  6/04/22 2022-06-04 09:00:00 -0500

  9:00 a.m.

  Kalona Area Chamber of Commerce`

  Kalona

  0.0 0

• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays. </p> 2022-04-10 10:30:00 -0500

  6/06/22 2022-06-06 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

  0.0 0

• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays. </p> 2022-06-13 10:30:00 -0500

  6/13/22 2022-06-13 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

  0.0 0

• Preschool Story Time

  <p>Youth Services Librarian Alicia Mangin welcomes kids and their caregivers as she shares stories, songs, and fingerplays. </p> 2022-06-20 10:30:00 -0500

  6/20/22 2022-06-20 10:00:00 -0500

  10:00 a.m.

  Hiawatha Public Library

  Hiawatha

  0.0 0