Upcoming activities for adults at Sharon Bluffs State Park include Fox Club and a basket making class

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March 2, 2010

Anonymous The Daily Iowegian Tue Mar 02, 2010, 10:01 AM CST

There are many educational programs provided for kids at the nature center in Sharon Bluffs State Park, but adults — here’s a program just for you!

OK, let’s call adults “big kids” since we are all young at heart. Everyone is invited to the Fox Club which is a monthly program for adults that enjoy nature and the outdoors.

On Monday, March 8 from 1-2:30 p.m., Laura DeCook, ACCB naturalist, will present a program about owls and let you see the resident great horned owl up close. Along with the presentation, you will be treated with a homemade dessert and coffee.

There is no cost for the program, but donations will be appreciated to help cover the cost of refreshments.

Pre-register for the owl program by calling (641) 895-1775.

A basket making class will be held on Friday, March 19 at the Center 2000 in Sharon Bluffs State Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The class is designed for individuals that have little or no experience in basket making. Participants will be instructed step-by-step on how to make a basket by using a wooden base, reeds and a wooden mold to shape the basket. At the end of the class, you will be able to take home your basket.

All materials will be provided for each participant that pays the class fee of $20. However, you must pre-register by March 17 in order to make a basket. Call (641) 895-1775 to sign up for the basket class.