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Nature Sense with Eloise Dietz


Activities - Adults 55+ / Thompson Park Activity Center WSP / Lifelong Learning -
Adult 55+ Sept '23-Aug '24

Eloise's programs are designed to promote connections with nature. Register one week or more in advance.

Instructor: Eloise Dietz

Join the Maple Tree Celebration - March

Discover the magic of maple trees and their sweet treasures in early spring. Learn about their history, identifying them, and savoring the delicious rewards of tapping efforts. It's a sweet, tree-thankin' time!

Spring Showers Spring Hike - April

 We'll hike and find the first nature sightings that make Spring, spring for you! Let's talk about seasonal sightings (phenology) and head out on a leisurely spring walk. Bring binoculars and field guides if you choose.

Birds on the Move - May

Join us for a morning symphony of birdsong! Witness the seasonal return of migratory birds to Minnesota's landscapes as they embark on their breeding journey. Explore Thompson Park's woodlands, prairies, and lake to discover the avian wonders gracing our early spring.

DIY: Buckthorn Walking Stick - June

Learn to identify this highly invasive tree and find a use for it - a long-lasting hiking stick! Select the perfect stick and customize it to your liking. Saw, sand, and adorn it with provided colored duct tape and strapping. Afterwards, hit the trails at TPAC for an adventure with your unique creation! 

Bees a Buzzin’ - July

Get acquainted with TPAC's vibrant and buzzin’ bees! Learn about their essential pollination work in gardens, woodlands, and prairies and appreciate the intricacies of their survival needs. Learn to distinguish between native bees, wasps, hornets, bumble bees, and honey bees. Discover who the pollinators, honey producers, and predator bees are. This engaging talk is truly the bee’s knees! 

A Prairie Home - August

Explore beyond the "Sea of Grass" and discover the richness of prairies! More than just grass, they're vital habitats for diverse plant and animal species. Join a TPAC prairie hike to uncover the surprising and fascinating story these landscapes hold. Be amazed at the vibrant life thriving here!

1783-S24 A Prairie Home
District 197 - 197 Thompson Park Activity Center : 197 Thompson Park Activity Center
Thursday, Aug 1
10:00 - 11:30 AM

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$ 10.00
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1783-S24 Bees a Buzzin'
District 197 - 197 Thompson Park Activity Center : 197 Thompson Park Activity Center
Tuesday, Jul 9
10:00 - 11:30 AM

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$ 10.00
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1783-S24 Birds on the Move
District 197 - 197 Thompson Park Activity Center : 197 Thompson Park Activity Center
Tuesday, May 14
10:00 - 11:30 AM

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$ 10.00
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1783-S24 DIY Buckthorn Walking Stick
District 197 - 197 Thompson Park Activity Center : 197 Thompson Park Activity Center
Tuesday, Jun 4
10:00 - 11:30 AM

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$ 10.00
1 session