No Time to Hibernate! Stories & Explore! Ages 2-6 with an adult Enjoy seasonal stories while relaxing inside a picnic shelter. We will read books about seasonal life for the 昀椀rst half and then do a little exploring around the site. Bring a blanket for extra warmth or a pillow to relax on while you listen to the stories. Fee: R Free / NR $5 Monday, December 18, 10-11 a.m. Coral Woods Conservation Area, Marengo Code: 8897 Monday, January 15, 10-11 a.m. Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Code: 8899 Monday, February 19, 10-11 a.m. Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Code: 8900 “The Mitten” Ages 3-6 with Adult Winter Cake Decorating Ages 10+ Saturday, January 13, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 10 a.m.-Noon Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Fee: R $2 / NR $6 Code: 8885 Fee: R $38 / NR $48 Code: 8882 Join us for an interactive story time adventure Take your winter decorating to the next level! as we explore the characters from “The Mitten.” Learn to design a two layer, 6-inch round A young boy’s grandma knits him a pair of mittens but when winter-themed cake that will be perfect for he plays outside, he loses one in the snow. What a cozy place holiday gift-giving to others...or yourself! for woodland animals to get warm! This program includes a Our instructor will take you step-by-step from layering to the hike, outdoor activities, and a craft. Dress for the weather. 昀椀nishing touches. You will leave with your cake and decorating supplies so you can recreate your designs at home! Craft Corner Make Your Own Paper Ages 5+ Upcycled Crafts: Magazine Beads & Flowers Ages 9-14 Saturday, January 6, 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, January 14, 1-2:30 p.m. Just for Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood kids! Fee: R Free / NR $5 Code: 8729 Fee: R Free / NR $5 Code: 8894 Learning to make your own paper is easy, fun and Learn how to upcycle magazines into beautiful beads and environmentally friendly. Take your samples home and paper 昀氀ower decorations. Basic supplies are provided, but you amaze your family and friends! This is a beginner class. are welcome to bring your own magazines for speci昀椀c colors. Papermaking: Natural Valentine All Ages Watch the Love Grow Ages 8+ Saturday, February 10, 1:30–3 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 9-11 a.m. Lost Valley Visitor Center, Glacial Park, Ringwood Prairieview Education Center, Crystal Lake Fee: R Free / NR $5 Code: 8867 Fee: R $2 / NR $6 Code: 8901 Do you need a Valentine’s Day gift idea? Have your family’s Give a gift from the heart this Valentine’s Day! Create a picture taken outdoors in beautiful Glacial Park and then paper card and a paper seed heart as a gift for someone make a “natural” picture frame to complete your gift. special to you. This is a beginner class. Register online at MCCDistrict.org. Youth 13 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Register online at MCCDistrict.org. Landscapes | Winter 2023-24 15