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Programs

Adult Programs

Crafts, naturalist hikes, archery and workshops for adults.

Walkers with Nordic poles on the paved path at Schoolhouse Park

Showing 1–12 of 17 programs.

  1. Adult Programs

    Sweater Weather Knit & Crochet Group

    Mondays, September 14 & 21, October 12 & 26, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

    Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook

    Ages 16 and up

    15 of 30 spots left

  2. Adult Programs

    Hike with a Naturalist (October: Spider Search)

    Thursday, October 8, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

    Grant Park, McEwen Entrance

    Ages 18 and up · Fee $4 nonresidents

    8 of 20 spots left · Register by Tuesday, October 6

  3. Adult Programs

    Intermediate Adult Archery Clinic

    Sunday, October 11, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

    Oak Grove Park, Archery Range

    Ages 16 and up · Fee $5 residents, $8 nonresidents

    6 of 12 spots left · Register by Thursday, October 8

  4. Adult Programs

    Watercolor Balancing Rocks Class

    Saturday, October 17, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.

    Activity Center Park, Community Room

    Ages 18 and up · Fee $35 residents, $46 nonresidents

    13 of 20 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 11

  5. Adult Programs

    Glass Fusing: Sunflower Suncatcher

    Thursday, October 22, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

    Activity Center Park, Community Room

    Ages 16 and up · Fee $33 residents, $43 nonresidents

    9 of 40 spots left · Register by Thursday, October 15

  6. Adult Programs

    Pumpkin Spice Paint Night

    Friday, October 23, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

    Activity Center Park, Community Room

    Ages 16 and up · Fee $22 residents, $29 nonresidents

    10 of 20 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 18

  7. Adult Programs

    Welcoming the New Photographer

    Saturday, October 24, 10:30 a.m. – noon

    Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook

    Ages 14 and up · Fee $26 residents, $34 nonresidents

    8 of 15 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 18

  8. Adult Programs

    Land-based Crafting: Herbal Tincturing 101 AM

    Sunday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. – noon

    Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook

    Ages 18 and up · Fee $55 residents, $72 nonresidents

    5 of 10 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 18

  9. Adult Programs

    Land-based Crafting: Herbal Tincturing 101 PM

    Sunday, October 25, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

    Grant Park, Kennard Nature Nook

    Ages 18 and up · Fee $55 residents, $72 nonresidents

    1 of 10 spots left · Register by Sunday, October 18

  10. Adult Programs

    Glass Fusing: Night Light

    Thursday, November 5, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

    Activity Center Park, Community Room

    Ages 16 and up · Fee $29 residents, $38 nonresidents

    9 of 40 spots left · Register by Thursday, October 29

  11. Adult Programs

    Wildflower BINGO

    Friday, November 6, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

    Activity Center Park, Community Room

    Ages 16 and up · Fee $12 residents, $16 nonresidents

    19 of 24 spots left · Register by Sunday, November 1

  12. Adult Programs

    Hike with a Naturalist (November: Turkeys)

    Thursday, November 12, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

    Bill Yeck Park, Smith House Entrance

    Ages 18 and up · Fee $4 nonresidents

    2 of 20 spots left · Register by Tuesday, November 10

Regularly Offered

The following is a sampling of the adult programs regularly offered.

  • A Walk in the Park – Get outdoors, enjoy sunshine and fresh air while meeting other walking enthusiasts. These are self-guided walks around your community parks!
  • Birding Workshop – Learn the basics of birds and identification through our indoor session and try your skills on a brief hike.
  • Butterfly Surveys – Monitor the health of butterfly populations in Grant Park.
  • Chat with a Naturalist – Nature talks at the Rec West Enrichment Center.
  • Hike for Your Health – Adults can enjoy a brisk morning hike Wednesday mornings. Programs last about an hour and are held on natural trails at various parks throughout the district.
  • Hike with a Naturalist – A monthly stroll to discuss seasonal changes. Hikes are on natural trails.
  • Pickleball Leagues – Held spring and summer in various parks throughout the community.
  • Tennis Leagues – Held spring and summer in various parks throughout the community.
  • Trail Trekking – Trekking with Nordic poles increases endurance, works the entire body and revs up the metabolism.
  • Up and Running Trail Group – Follow your trail leader and you run the natural trails of Grant and Bill Yeck Parks. Runs include meadows, trails and hills.
  • Yoga in the Park – This yoga class is for all levels and includes warm-up, breath work, standing poses, flowing poses and relaxation. The class meets outside, weather permitting.