Arts and Crafts
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Nature Nook
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This program is for kids 12 and under. We will be reading "We walk through the forest", doing a nature themed craft, and getting the kids set up with WI Explorer Booklets.
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Summer Fun at the Mead
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Are you ready for some fun in the summer sun? Join us every Friday for Summer Fun at the Mead!
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Painting at the Park
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Combine Newport’s beauty with the joy of painting to create a plein air masterpiece!
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Art – Naturally!
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Ignite your imagination to create whimsical art pieces using nature as our inspiration.
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Sunset Watercolors
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Discover what makes sunsets colorful while watching the sun set over the bay, then create your own. Meet at Welcker’s Point.
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Nature Journaling
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Take a family friendly walk through a short grass prairie and explore what makes this ecosystem unique.
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Wild Child In The Park
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Be inspired by the wonders of nature! Wild child is all about nature, kids and adventure!
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Knot Tying 101
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Learn the basics of knot tying and discover how these handy skills can help around the campsite and during outdoor adventures. Drop in outside the Boathouse to practice your knots and create a fun take-home craft!
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Let's Redecorate!
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This event’s a little different! Come on down and give a little TLC to our Nature Center!
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Nature Journaling
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Take some time to relax and get creative as we craft our own nature journals! Meet the Naturalist under the pagoda to learn how to create a deeper connection to the world around you through journaling.