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Tonaquint Nature Center
Getting Your Grass Into Gear
| Dates: | September 11, 2010 - September 11, 2010 |
| Time: | 10:00 am |
| Price: | Free |
| Is your lawn looking ragged and worn-out? Fall is the best time to repair, replant and rejuvenate your lawn. |
Curiosity Club
| Dates: | September 14, 2010 - October 5, 2010 |
| Time: | Session 1- 10:30-11:30 am or Session 2- 1:30-2:30 pm |
| Price: | $20/child/session |
| Register: | |
| This 4-week program is designed to encourage your youngster to ask why, explore new topics and have fun! Weekly topics include: The Great Outdoors, Germ Everywhere, Dr. Seuss Adventures, Outer Space Explorations |
Boy Scout Merit Badge Class- Nature
| Dates: | September 16, 2010 - September 30, 2010 |
| Time: | 4:30-6:00 pm |
| Price: | $12/youth |
| Register: | |
| Local scouts can earn credit for the elective Nature merit badge while attending this class. Each scout is required to bring his merit badge book and a notebook. Pre-registration is required by Friday, September 10 at 5 pm. |
Boy Scout Merit Badge Class- Soil & Water Conservation
| Dates: | September 21, 2010 - October 12, 2010 |
| Time: | 4:30-6:00 pm |
| Price: | $12/youth |
| Contact: | 435/627-4560 |
| Register: | |
| Local scouts can earn credit for the elective Soil & Water Conservation merit badge while attending this class. Each scout is required to bring his merit badge book and a notebook. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, September 15 at 5 pm. |
Jr. Ranger Scavenger Hunt
| Dates: | September 24, 2010 - September 24, 2010 |
| Time: | 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
| Where: | Tonaquint Park North Pavillion |
| Price: | Free |
| Register: | |
| Attention all kids 12 & under and families- the Tonaquint Nature Center staff is partnering with D/ASIA, BLM, US Forest Service, Washington County Water Conservation District, Red Cliffs Desert Reserve and others to host a fun family evening at the park. Kids will be exploring the whole park by doing different learning activities at various stations in order to earn stamps for a prize at the end of the scavenger hunt. After the scavenger hunt, join us for a star gazing presentation and opportunity. |
Boy Scout Merit Badge Class- Art
| Dates: | October 7, 2010 |
| Time: | 3:30-5:00 pm |
| Price: | $18/youth (includes all materials) |
| Register: | |
| Local scouts can earn credit for the elective Art merit badge while attending this class. Each scout is required to bring his merit badge book, a notebook and an empty aluminum can. Pre-registration is required by Monday, October 4 at 5 pm. Classes will be held on October 7th & 21st |
House Number/Personal Sign Workshop
| Dates: | October 8, 2010 |
| Time: | 12:30-3:30 pm |
| Price: | $45/person |
| Contact: | 435/627-4560 |
| Students will learn how to center and will make a mug, bowl, plate and vase. All projects will be trimmed and glazed and ready for use. The class fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firings. |
Boy Scout Merit Badge Class- Environmental Science
| Dates: | October 14, 2010 - November 18, 2010 |
| Time: | 4:30-6:00 pm |
| Price: | $12/youth |
| Contact: | 435/627-4560 |
| Register: | |
| Local scouts can earn credit for the Environmental Science merit badge while attending this class. Each scout is required to bring his merit badge book and a notebook. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, October 13 at 5 pm. There will be no class on Thursday, November 11 |
Boy Scout Merit Badge Class- Sculpture
| Dates: | October 14, 2010 |
| Time: | 3:30-5:00 pm |
| Price: | $20/youth (includes all materials) |
| Register: | |
| Classes are on Thursdays, October 14 & 28 Local scouts can earn credit for the elective Sculpture merit badge while attending this class. Each scout is required to bring his merit badge book and a notebook. Pre-registration is required by Monday, October 11 at 5 pm. |
Pumpkin Alley Decorating Contest
| Dates: | October 25, 2010 |
| Time: | 5:30-6:45 pm |
| Price: | FREE |
| Everyone is invited to enter their Halloween creation in the annual pumpkin alley event! All decorated, carved and non-carved, pumpkins must be at the Nature Center by 6:15 pm and must be created by the individual entering the contest. You must be present to win. Winners and prizes will be announced at 6:30 pm |
Tonaquint Fall Festival
| Dates: | October 25, 2010 |
| Time: | 5:00-7:00 pm |
| Price: | FREE General Admission; $1.00/craft |
| All ghouls and goblins are welcome to participate in Halloween games, crafts and the pumpkin decorating contest. There will be refreshments for all visitors. |
Curiosity Club
| Dates: | November 2, 2010 - November 23, 2010 |
| Time: | Session 3- 10:30-11:30 am or Session 4- 1:30-2:30 pm |
| Price: | $20/child/session |
| This 4-week program is designed to encourage your youngster to ask why, explore new topics and have fun! Weekly topics include: Who’s Sleeping & Flying Away, Fairy Tales Adventures, Rockin’ Fun, Giving Thanks to Mother Nature |
Boy Scout Merit Badge Class- Mammal Study
| Dates: | November 2, 2010 - November 16, 2010 |
| Time: | 4:30-6:00 pm |
| Price: | $12/youth |
| Local scouts can earn credit for the Mammal Study merit badge while attending this class. Each scout is required to bring his merit badge book and a notebook. Pre-registration is required by Monday, October 25 at 5 pm. |
I Do What? Where? Care of Native Plants
| Dates: | November 20, 2010 |
| Time: | 10:00-11:00 am |
| Price: | Free |
| Contact: | Julie at 435/673-3617 |
| Want to know what to do with the red yucca shoots after they bloom? How about the care of ornamental grasses? Well, everyone’s been planting desert plants, but most of us are unsure on the proper care. Help is here! This workshop teaches how to take of them through each season. |