Join us for this series of stress-free events designed to help you feel more connected to the natural world.
Block Printing: Birds of Minnesota
Choose from a loon or a cardinal and learn how to carve, ink and print with your very own block. Turn your print into a card or hang it in your favorite room. Presented by Parcel Arts. Registration required. For adults.
Kaposia
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6–8 p.m. Registration begins Sept. 3.
Galaxie
Thursday, Nov. 7, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Registration begins Oct. 10.
Walking Book Club
Exercise your body and mind as we walk around the community and discuss what you've been reading lately on the last Wednesday morning of each month. We will meet at the picnic table outside the library's main entrance. All walkers will be required to fill out a Liability Release and Waiver form. For adults.
Inver Glen
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 9–9:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 9–9:45 a.m.
Nature Drawing 101
Learn how to sketch flowers, trees, rocks and animals under the guidance of teaching artist Tomás Araya. With step-by-step drawing tutorials of several organic compositions gaining the ability to focus on general aspects of drawing like proportions and basic lighting. Registration required. For adults.
Inver Glen
Saturday, Sept. 28, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Registration begins Aug. 31.
Stargazing with Mike Lynch
Watch the great celestial show in the skies using large telescopes with Minnesota author and meteorologist Mike Lynch. Geared for adults and youth ages 6 and older with their caregivers. Registration required for each person attending.
Alimagnet Park
1200 Alimagnet Pkwy., Burnsville
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7:30–9 p.m. Registration begins Sept. 10.
Garden Recap, Clean-up and Planning
Share your triumphs and challenges this past season, review garden clean-up recommendations and planning tips to reduce pests and disease next year. Presented by Dakota County Master Gardeners. Registration required. For adults.
Farmington
Saturday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.–noon Registration begins Oct. 19.