The Fox Island Alliance
Events
***Become An Indiana Master Naturalist! 2012
Interested and intrigued by nature and the environment? Want to learn more and share this information with others?
The Indiana Master Naturalist Program is an educational/volunteer program developed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Purdue Extension to provide citizens with hands-on opportunities to learn about our Hoosier natural features and resources. SEE THE FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW.
Cross Country Ski Clinic
Fox Island County Park, December 18, Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn: how equipment works, waxing vs. no-wax, purchasing, ski prep and maintenance, how to dress and receive basic instruction and practice on technique, weather permitting. Leave phone number, shoe size, height and weight when registering in order to reserve equipment. Fee includes one hour rental (weather permitting) or voucher for future ski rental.
Cost: $7.00, $3.00 w/own equipment, Pre-register by: 12/13; 1/3 for January 8, Min: 5, Max: 15
To register or more information: Email: rzartman@allencountyparks.org, Call: 449-3186, Ron Zartman
Owl Prowl
Fox Island County Park, December 18, Saturday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We will gather indoors to discover whooo our resident owls are, and then head outdoors to try to call some in. Dress for the weather and for trails.
Cost: $2.00 per person, Pre-register by: 5 days prior, Min: 5, Max. 15
To register or more information: Email: rzartman@allencountyparks.org, Call: 449-3186, Ron Zartman
Tai Chi
Fox Island Nature Center, January 5 - February 23, Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Instructor Sandy Gebhart will teach the Sun Seventythree Form in this eight week Tai Chi class. The Sun Form is a gentle, non-strenuous form that can be practiced by all. Be prepared to have fun as you join this light hearted group. Registration accepted through 3rd week if attendance minimum is reached
Cost: $50.00 for eight weeks, Pre-register by: 12/31, Min: 10, Max: 25
To register or more information: Email: rzartman@allencountyparks.org, Call: 449-3186, Ron Zartman
Cross Country Ski Clinic
Fox Island County Park, January 8, Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn: how equipment works, waxing vs. no-wax, purchasing, ski prep and maintenance, how to dress and receive basic instruction and practice on technique, weather permitting. Leave phone number, shoe size, height and weight when registering in order to reserve equipment. Fee includes one hour rental (weather permitting) or voucher for future ski rental.
Cost: $7.00, $3.00 w/own equipment, Pre-register by: 12/13; 1/3 for January 8, Min: 5, Max: 15
To register or more information: Email: rzartman@allencountyparks.org, Call: 449-3186, Ron Zartman
Owl Prowl
Fox Island County Park, January 8, Saturday 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
We will gather indoors to discover whooo our resident owls are, and then head outdoors to try to call some in. Dress for the weather and for trails.
Cost: $2.00 per person, Pre-register by: 5 days prior, Min: 5, Max. 15
To register or more information: Email: rzartman@allencountyparks.org, Call: 449-3186, Ron Zartman
***Become An Indiana Master Naturalist! 2012
Interested and intrigued by nature and the environment? Want to learn more and share this information with others?
The Indiana Master Naturalist Program is an educational/volunteer program developed by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Purdue Extension to provide citizens with hands-on opportunities to learn about our Hoosier natural features and resources. The purpose of the program is to:
- Bring together natural resource specialists with adult learners to foster an understanding of Indiana's plants, water, soils, and wildlife, and promote volunteer service in local communities.
- Provide an educational opportunity for course participants (18 years and older) to establish a short or long-term partnership with an agency or local organization involved in natural resource management by volunteering as a part of the course.
In Allen County Indiana, this program is sponsored by Fox Island Alliance and Purdue Extension Service.
Program Information
- The sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 9:30 pm and on Saturday mornings from 8:30am to 12:30pm and either at Allen County Extension Office or Fox Island County Park.
- The sessions begin on March 13 and end on May 10. The Final Exam is Saturday, May 15.
- Participants must attend the orientation meeting on Tuesday evening, March 13.
- Participants must attend at least 8 of the 9 class sessions, complete a final exam, and complete 33 volunteer hours to obtain Indiana Master Naturalist Certification and a pin. Graduation Day is Tuesday, October 16, 2012.
- Class size is limited to 30 applicants. Space is reserved on a first-come first-served basis; and space will be reserved only when the $80.00 registration fee is paid. Advance registration is due by Tuesday, February 1. You will receive a letter inviting you to orientation if you are among the first 30 to register.
| Date | Sessions (Some sessions will require moderate walking) | Instructor | Location |
| 3/13 | Orientation | Get Acquainted/ Naturalists | Metea Park |
| 3/20 | Forest Ecology | Dr. Jim Tobolski | Metea Park |
| 3-27 | Reptiles, Amphibians | Dr. Bruce Kingsbury | Fox Island Park |
| 4/10 | Geology | Tony Fleming | Metea Park |
| 4/14 | Birds | Dr. James Haw | Fox Island Park |
| 4/21 | Wetlands | Tim Skiver | Fox Island Park |
| 4-28 | Wildflowers | Ben Hess | Fox Island Park |
| 5/1 | Insects | R. Divelbiss & K. Harding | Metea Park |
| 5/8 | Mammals | Dr. Bruce Kingsbury | Metea Park |
| 5/12 | Native Trees | Ricky Kemery | Extension Office |
| 5/15 | Final Exam | Required – No makeup | Metea Park |
Questions? Contact the Allen County Extension office at 260-481-6826 (press option 3) or e-mail Kate Ferguson @katef8881@comcast.net