hobbies
GENERAL INTEREST
NEW | Birding by Ear
Learn the voices of our winter neighbors . Ever wondered which bird was making the sounds in your yard ? Did you know that many birds actually have multiple calls ? If you answered “ yes ” to any of these questions , then the next one is “ how do I start ?” Join us for an ‘ ears-on ’ experience to learn some of the birds that are in Minnesota in February , so you can start to build your knowledge of your feathered neighbors . Beginners definitely welcome ! w Feb 24 | 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 W | Online | AL077-2C88-W1 | Burnette
Birdwatching 101
Birdwatching is a hobby that can provide you with a lifetime of enjoyment . Be introduced to the basic elements of birding , such as bird shape , size , and feeding patterns that you can use to identify your feathered neighbors . Handouts and resources to help you get started on your birdwatching adventures will also be provided . For the second class , we will meet at a local park to do some birdwatching and see who has started to migrate through Minnesota . Beginners welcome . w Apr 27 & Apr 29 | Varies | 2 Sessions | Fee : $ 39
T , Th | Varies | AL077-2C89-S1 | Burnette
NEW | Is Your Dog Driving You Crazy ?
Enjoy playing fun games with your dog or puppy that will help reinforce their basic obedience skills . During the winter , it is sometimes hard to help your dog get the exercise they need . Learn how to tire them out with interactive , fun activities for the entire family ! w Feb 3 | 6:30 - 8 pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 39 W | Online | AL077-2C73-W1 | Anderson
NEW | Pet Fostering 101
Are you interested in rescue and how fostering makes a difference ? Learn how rescues get animals and what the intake process looks like . Explore the ins and outs of fostering ; including day-to-day fostering , basic medical needs for cats and dogs , and the adoption process . Address why socialization and enrichment in foster homes is critically important and how it sets foster pets up for success . Learn how you can be involved and what you can do to earn your wings . w Jan 19 | 6 - 7:30 pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C72-W1 | Angel of Hope Animal Rescue
Calligraphy-Beginning
Calligraphy adds creative flair to correspondence , parties , decorations , art projects , and more . You will be introduced to the basic calligraphy alphabet and beginner techniques you can use to practice making letter forms . Tools and materials every calligrapher needs will also be discussed . Not meeting February 15 . Supply fee $ 25 covers all supplies including handouts , pen , nibs , ink and paper required for the class . w Jan 25 - Mar 8 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm | 6 Sessions | Fee : $ 65 M | Northdale MS | AL077-2C75-W1 | Kinane
Introduction to Mushroom Foraging
Have you just wanted to find your first morel ? Curious about fiddleheads ? Wonder about shopping the woods as a grocery store ? Learn about wild food of the spring and how to safely forage for some easy to identify items . w Mar 9 | 6 - 8pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 35 T | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C78-W1 | Daniels
NEW | Mushroom Health and Wellness
Mushrooms and other wild foods can help you feel better and keep you healthy . Learn ( and taste ) how mushrooms can help with boosting the immune system , improve brain function and provide crucial nutrients . w Jan 20 | 6 - 8pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 35 W | Staff Dev Ctr | AL077-2C76-W1 | Daniels
NEW | Minnesota Medal of Honor Recipients
Through instructor June Glosser Anderson ’ s presentation , you will meet a 14-year-old orphan who was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism during a Civil War battle ; the schoolmaster who took his students to war , dooming their home town to oblivion ; a buffalo soldier ; a World War I soldier who was awarded two Congressional Medals of Honor ; the Commander of the USS Arizona who went down with his ship at Pearl Harbor ; a Hungarian Freedom Fighter who signed up to fight Commies in Vietnam ; and a host of other brave men who fought and died for their country .
w Jan 28 | 6:30 - 8 pm | 1 Session | Fee : $ 25 Th | Online | AL077-2C71-W1 | Gossler Anderson
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