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Improve the health of your local environment through a wide variety of fun events.

Feeling cooped up? All our classes will enhance your mind, body and spirit by participating in the joys and rhythms of nature with friends.

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Sat, May 04
Caution for Poisons
McPherson Park
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May 04, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
McPherson Park , 1858 7th Ave Ct, Iowa City, IA
Take a closer look at poisonous and toxic plants in the Midwest landscape.
Wed, May 08
Step-by-Step Urban Pollinator Gardens
Wetherby Edible Forest
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May 08, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:20 PM
Wetherby Edible Forest, 2400 Taylor Dr, Iowa City, IA
Create a paradise for your buzzing and fluttering friends.
Sat, May 11
Front Yard Food: Adopt a Tomato
Wetherby Park Shelter
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May 11, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CDT
Wetherby Park Shelter, 2400 Taylor Dr, Iowa City, IA
Let's cultivate generosity and green thumbs together.
Sat, May 11
Honoring the Mother with Forest Therapy
Kent Park
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May 11, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Kent Park, 2048 US-6 NW, Oxford, IA
Celebrate Mother’s Day by rejuvenating in the woods.
Sun, May 19
Mushroom Foraging 101
Hickory Hill North Entrance
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May 19, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Hickory Hill North Entrance, 800 Conklin Street Iowa City
Learn to safely and enjoyably forage for mushrooms, including the best conditions for foraging.
Sun, Jun 02
Foraging Spring Edibles
Hickory Hill South Entrance
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Jun 02, 2024, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Hickory Hill South Entrance, 1439 E Bloomington St, Iowa City
Practice finding yummy greens and berries through playful activities.
Sat, Jun 08
Wild Medicine Walk
Harvest Preserve
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Jun 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Harvest Preserve, 1645 N Scott Blvd, Iowa City, IA
From trail to treatment: discover nature's healing plants.
Sat, Jul 20
Herbs for the First Aid Kit
Mandy's Residential Garden
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Jul 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT
Mandy's Residential Garden, 2022 H St, Iowa City, IA
Nature's remedies: discover herbal first aid secrets.

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