Grown-up Makers Monday
ADULTS ONLY. Age 18 and up. If you have a creative flair, try this D.I.Y. workshop with an edge! Using repurposed, found, and natural materials, we'll make all sorts of cool things ranging from jewelry and art to plant-based decor and wildcrafted projects.
Registration is required and cost varies.
Registration is required and cost varies.
Explore |
Create |
LEarn |
Monday January 20, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Shrinky Dink Jewelry
Shrinky Dinks are no longer just for middle schoolers! We're going to have some fun with this one, making nature-themed wearable art and experimenting with color using the same fun, meltable plastics you remember from the old days. Registration required. $6 per person.
Shrinky Dink Jewelry
Shrinky Dinks are no longer just for middle schoolers! We're going to have some fun with this one, making nature-themed wearable art and experimenting with color using the same fun, meltable plastics you remember from the old days. Registration required. $6 per person.
Monday February 17, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Sashiko Denim Mending
Sashiko mending is deep-rooted in Japanese culture. Used for centuries, this simple running stitch has made its debut in the US as consumers are becoming more aware of the environmentally destructive nature of the fashion industry. Mending clothing and other wearables is not only fun but meditative and earth-friendly. You are invited to bring any clothing item to mend (jeans or other denim items work great!), or you can make a patch to take home and apply later. No prior sewing experience is needed. Please call with any questions. Registration required. $6 per person
Sashiko Denim Mending
Sashiko mending is deep-rooted in Japanese culture. Used for centuries, this simple running stitch has made its debut in the US as consumers are becoming more aware of the environmentally destructive nature of the fashion industry. Mending clothing and other wearables is not only fun but meditative and earth-friendly. You are invited to bring any clothing item to mend (jeans or other denim items work great!), or you can make a patch to take home and apply later. No prior sewing experience is needed. Please call with any questions. Registration required. $6 per person
Monday March 16, 6:00 pm -8:00 pm
Weaving Dream Catchers
The Native Americans of the Ojibwe nation created dream catchers to alter the energy of a room, especially during sleep and believed that they had the power to ensnare bad dreams, allowing only good dreams pass through. These beautiful tools of lore are easy to make and evoke positive, calming energy. Come relax in the barn, make your own dream catcher, and explore the history of these beautiful works of art. Please call with any questions. Registration required. $6 per person.
Weaving Dream Catchers
The Native Americans of the Ojibwe nation created dream catchers to alter the energy of a room, especially during sleep and believed that they had the power to ensnare bad dreams, allowing only good dreams pass through. These beautiful tools of lore are easy to make and evoke positive, calming energy. Come relax in the barn, make your own dream catcher, and explore the history of these beautiful works of art. Please call with any questions. Registration required. $6 per person.
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in tune once more.”
– John Burroughs
WORKSHOPS
Several times a year, Winnie Palmer Nature Reserve offers workshops for educators and the community. These workshops are designed to provide educational tools for educators to take into their classroom, passing on love for nature. They are also designed to educate the community on sustainable living and best management practices. We usually partner with other organizations such as Westmoreland Cleanways and the Pennsylvania Game Commission as well as Saint Vincent College faculty and staff. They are fun and educational and usually Act 48 credits are available. For more information about upcoming workshops, see below. If there is a workshop that you are interested in seeing us host at WPNR, or if there is one that you would like to provide, contact the Reserve at 724-537-5284.
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Growing Up WILD - Educator Workshop
Sponsored by the Department of Environmental Protection - Environmental Education Grant
Sponsored by the Department of Environmental Protection - Environmental Education Grant
This free workshop will be focused on using a wildlife curriculum in an
Early Childhood Education setting but registration is open to all educators,
from formal teachers to naturalists, scout leaders, and others!
DATE/TIMEMarch 14, 2020
8:30 am - 3:00 pm |
REGISTRATIONFREE
Registration required. |
AGESAdults & Educators
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WPNR Living library IS OPEN
Visit us at the learning barn to view our seed bank, The Living Library. The first one in our region, the library hopes to serve as a learning tool and free resource for anyone who wants to grow fruits, vegetables, trees, flowers, and herbs. We have over 300 types of seeds and the numbers are growing every day as folks all across the country are sharing their seeds with us. To find out how you can acquire seeds or how you can donate to help our Living Library grow, call, e-mail, or inquire at the front desk!
Adult Pop-Up WorkshopS |
For the adult learner – “grow” your knowledge of the natural landscape.
Once a month, our Education Horticulturist hosts lunchtime pop-up workshops for adults. As the weather and season lends itself month to month, check our website and follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) for the topic presented.
Join us for an hour of discovery, learn about nature, and engage in interesting conservation.
No registration required. Free to attend.
Once a month, our Education Horticulturist hosts lunchtime pop-up workshops for adults. As the weather and season lends itself month to month, check our website and follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) for the topic presented.
Join us for an hour of discovery, learn about nature, and engage in interesting conservation.
No registration required. Free to attend.
DATESThursday, January 23, 12:00-1:00 pm
Growing Micro-greens Thursday, February 20, 12:00-1:00 pm The Bitters Revolution |
REGISTRATIONFREE
No registration required. |
AGESAdults.
Bring a date, a friend, or your group of pals to the Learning Barn. |
NATURE DATE NIGHT
Our annual night out in nature fundraising event for adults!
Bring a date, a friend, or your closest group of pals to the Environmental Learning Barn for a night out in nature! The annual event includes food and entertainment!
Bring a date, a friend, or your closest group of pals to the Environmental Learning Barn for a night out in nature! The annual event includes food and entertainment!
