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SUMMARY:What can we find in a pond? (Ages 7 to 10)
DESCRIPTION:Will you find lost treasure in the pond? \nJoin us in using a muck net to scoop water from a pond and investigate what you find using a sieve\, hand lens and nature viewers. Find out if the pond is healthy or unhealthy. Also\, study a muskrat to discover why they live in a pond habitat. This event is for ages 7 to 10. \nWater-proof garden boots are recommended but not required. Meet in the first parking lot.  \nRegister to Attend \nThis program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/gabis-arboretum/event/what-can-we-find-in-a-pond-ages-7-to-10/
LOCATION:Gabis Arboretum\, 450 West 100 North\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46385\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drawing in the Prairie (Ages 12+)
DESCRIPTION:Show off your artistic skills in the prairie! \nParticipants will walk through the prairie\, taking photographs\, observing and learning about plant life in the prairie. Each participant will then create one or more drawings of plants. \nMeet in the depot. \nRegister to Attend \nThis program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/gabis-arboretum/event/drawing-in-the-prairie-ages-12/
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SUMMARY:Earth Art (Ages 10+)
DESCRIPTION:Create Earth Art and leave it in nature for everyone to see! \nWe will look at a few examples of earthworks by well-known artists (Andy Goldsworthy\, Robert Smithson\, Nancy Holt and Christo and Jeanne Claude). We will then collect natural materials from the surrounding area (leaves\, twigs\, grasses\, etc.) and create our own “earth art\,” which we will leave in nature for others to see. \nDon’t forget to take a photo before it dissolves back into nature. \nMeet in the depot. \nRegister to Attend \nThis program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/gabis-arboretum/event/earth-art-ages-10/
LOCATION:Gabis Arboretum\, 450 West 100 North\, Valparaiso\, IN\, 46385\, United States
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SUMMARY:Remains from the past (Ages 7 to 10)
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in exploring fossils? \nJoin us to work with real fossils and learn about the four different types. Examine and classify them using a hands lens. Find out about what information can be learned from fossils. Practice making casts and molds to understand how fossils are formed. This event is for ages 7 to 10. \nMeet in the first parking lot. \nRegister to Attend \nThis program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/gabis-arboretum/event/remains-from-the-past-ages-7-to-10/
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SUMMARY:Rocking the Trails (Ages 2 to 4)
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about nature? \nJoin a Gabis Volunteer Naturalist as kids and their parents learn about nature with themed activities and stories geared for young children. This event is for ages 2 to 4. \nMeet at the Adventure Garden.  \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/gabis-arboretum/event/rocking-the-trails-ages-2-to-4/
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SUMMARY:Bugging Out (Ages 2 to 4)
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to expand your knowledge on bugs? \nKids and their parents join a Gabis Volunteer Naturalist to learn about nature with themed activities and stories geared for young children. This event is for ages 2 to 4. \nMeet at the Adventure Garden.  \nRegister to Attend \nThis program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/gabis-arboretum/event/bugging-out-ages-2-to-4/
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SUMMARY:All about Monarch Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in expanding your knowledge about monarch butterflies? \nThis engaging presentation explores the fascinating world of the monarch butterfly\, one of nature’s most recognizable and inspiring species. Attendees will learn about the monarch’s incredible long-distance migration\, a journey that spans thousands of miles and showcases the butterfly’s remarkable endurance. \nThe presentation highlights the essential relationship between monarchs and milkweed\, explaining how this plant is critical to their survival and reproduction. Participants will also discover practical ways to support monarch populations through gardening\, including how to create butterfly-friendly habitats at home. \nIn addition\, the monarch lifecycle—from egg to adult—will be examined to better understand each stage of development. The session will also emphasize how individuals can make a difference as citizen scientists by observing\, reporting and protecting these butterflies. \nWith opportunities for open discussion\, attendees are encouraged to share ideas\, ask questions and explore additional topics related to monarch conservation. \nMeet at the Depot. \nRegister to Attend \nThis program is free. Non-members must pay an arboretum admission fee of $10 per carload for entry.
URL:https://www.pnw.edu/gabis-arboretum/event/all-about-monarch-butterflies/
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