October 2011

FALL NATIVE PLANT SALE:
Sat/Sun  October 1 & 2   10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  
(Members Admitted at 9:00 a.m. Sat.)
Grab a cart and choose from a wide variety of native trees and shrubs for your home landscape. Come early for the best selection of many hard-to-find plants.  We’ll help you select the right plant for the right place on your property. Free admission. Arboretum greenhouse.

RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP  (Adults)
Saturday, October 8
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Back by popular demand! Capture nature’s gift of rain with a rain barrel – a simple solution to cut down on your water bill and on storm water runoff in this workshop led by Stephanie Pendleton, MSU Extension Director in Jackson County. Cost for the class is $45.00, which includes all materials needed to make a 55 gallon rain barrel. Please register as soon as possible so that we may plan for materials.

PINE NEEDLE BASKETRY  (Adults)
Saturday, October 8
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Join Judy Breland, Stone County Extension Director, for a workshop on the art of pine needle basket-making. A small basket can be completed in the workshop. You will also learn methods for continuing with future projects. Wear old clothes, materials can stain. All supplies provided. Admission is $5 for members and $7 for non-members.  Register by October 7.

INTRODUCTION TO NATURE SKETCHING (Adults)
Saturday, October 15                     
9:00 a.m. to Noon
Artist Robin Veerkamp will teach the basic techniques of sketching from nature in this session. Learn to set up your own field journal and sketch landscapes, woodlands, savannas, and life around a pond. Techniques will be taught for quickly sketching birds and mammals from life. Program fee (includes all materials) is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.  Please register by October 8 so that we may plan for supplies.

PAINTED PUMPKINS    (Kids)
Saturday, October 22                    
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Design a painted pumpkin to add to your fall décor!  Families will use natural materials and a variety of props to personalize their pumpkin in this program with Master Naturalist Mary Cordray. One pumpkin will be provided per family, however, you are welcome to bring more pumpkins for decorating. Members' children, $4, non-members' children, $6.
 
YOGA AT PINECOTE PAVILION (Adults)
Saturday, October 22                    
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Join certified yoga instructor James Sones in the beautiful natural setting of Pinecote Pavilion for a gentle yoga class followed by a short meditation sitting.  Class size is limited to 16.  Yoga mats will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.  Please arrive at least 10 minutes early.  Free for members; non-members $5. Register by October 21.