Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Forest History Center and ISD 318 Community Education Team Up to Offer Classes in May

The Forest History Center and ISD 318 Community Education have teamed up to offer classes this May at the Forest History Center, Grand Rapids.  We have FREE Children First! events and Wild Edibles for adults and their families.  Please register online at www.getlearning.org  or call 327-5730

FREE Children First! Event
Nature Night – Tuesday, May 10, 2011 6:30-8:00 pm at
Forest History Center.  Choose between 2 sessions to register for and attend.
Session S1 Who Goes There? Tracks and Scats Class # 3181028 S1 Explore the mysterious world of animals that inhabit Minnesota Forest by learning about the clues they leave behind.  Taught by FHC Naturalist-Paula Dibb
Session S2 Batty about Bats! Class #3181028 S2
Are you scared of bats?  Discover more about these fascinating creatures and how they make life more comfortable for humans.  Taught by FHC Naturalist Nick Wourms.
Please register online at www.getlearning.org  or call 327-5730

Wild Edibles I: Early Spring Foraging Class #318621
May is one of the most exciting months to gather edible plants in the wild. Join Judy Sutherland and Bill Carpenter at the Forest History Center for a wild edible hunt. Learn what plants are edible, where to find them and what plants to avoid.  Wear clothing appropriate for weather-you will be outside in the woods.
Judy Sutherland & Bill Carpenter
Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011
Time of Class: 6:00-8:00
Class Fee: $20.00
Location: Forest History Center
Please register online at www.getlearning.org  or call 327-5730

Wild Edibles II: Preparing and Tasting  Class #318622
Judy Sutherland and Bill Carpenter will teach you some secret recipes and techniques for making your wild edibles delicious and tasty. We will be cooking and tasting our Wild Edibles in this class.  It is suggested that you have attended one of Judy and Bill's Wild Edibles classes before you take this class.  You can also bring any of your recipes to share.
Instructors: Judy Sutherland & Bill Carpenter
Date: Thursday, May 19, 2011
Time of Class: 6:00-8:00
Class Fee: $20.00
Location: Forest History Center
Please register online at www.getlearning.org  or call 327-5730


Press Release on Classes at Forest History Center – from
Karen Walker Community Education, kwalker@isd318.org , 327-5799 and
Ed Nelson, Forest History Center, ednelson@mnhs.org, 327-4482 ext. 3