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In the Outdoors: Noting Nature
May
18

In the Outdoors: Noting Nature

May offers so much color and life! Stop to smell the roses, or at least sketch them - be in the now and take in the details during a short nature hike around Atwood Park, where you will have opportunities to draw different elements of the area. Colored pencils and paper will be provided. Please arrive at the north entrance of the park and meet at the Atwood Center.

About In the Outdoors

Be “In the Outdoors” all season long, rain or shine, you can’t go wrong! It’s great for all ages, through all of life’s stages. Bring your scout group, or your whole family!

Events are FREE, pre-registration is highly recommended.

In the Outdoors events are sponsored by Rock River Disposal.

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In the Outdoors: Atwood Abuzz
Jun
15

In the Outdoors: Atwood Abuzz

It is wildflower season, and pollinators are abuzz! Join us for bee-themed activities in the park and at the Atwood Center. From a short hike up to our hilltop prairie, bee-themed crafts, and meeting a beekeeper, this event is sure to bee a good time!

About In the Outdoors

Be “In the Outdoors” all season long, rain or shine, you can’t go wrong! It’s great for all ages, through all of life’s stages. Bring your scout group, or your whole family!

Events are FREE, pre-registration is highly recommended.

In the Outdoors events are sponsored by Rock River Disposal.

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In the Outdoors: Weekend Warrior
Jul
20

In the Outdoors: Weekend Warrior

Living off the land takes a lot of knowledge and skills in various areas. Learn the skills of archery and tomahawk throwing at Atwood Park, and become a weekend warrior! Take aim at our targets; the crowds will roar, but no worries here, since no one keeps score! Come give it a try; we’ll show you some tricks as your arrows fly and your tomahawk sticks! Participants must be at least five years old for archery and seven years old for tomahawks.

About In the Outdoors

Be “In the Outdoors” all season long, rain or shine, you can’t go wrong! It’s great for all ages, through all of life’s stages. Bring your scout group, or your whole family!

Events are FREE, pre-registration is highly recommended.

In the Outdoors events are sponsored by Rock River Disposal.

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In the Outdoors: Campfire and Constellations
Aug
17

In the Outdoors: Campfire and Constellations

With the Perseids meteor shower active until the 24th of August, join us for a night of light! Begin the night around a campfire, and end it stargazing. Bring a blanket, bring a friend; we’ll bring firewood! All ages welcome!

About In the Outdoors

Be “In the Outdoors” all season long, rain or shine, you can’t go wrong! It’s great for all ages, through all of life’s stages. Bring your scout group, or your whole family!

Events are FREE, pre-registration is highly recommended.

In the Outdoors events are sponsored by Rock River Disposal.

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