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130. Let’s Get Wiggly! Come wiggle with the worms.
Learn how they live and how they help people. Play
wiggly games and do a wormy craft. (Preschool and
elementary aged) Amy Pittack, Grey Wolf Living.
Friday 11:00 a.m. in Rainbow’s End.
131. Make Your Own Non-Toxic Playdough: Come learn
how to make play dough with things found in
most kitchens. It is completely non-toxic and can
be made in any color. Then use the playdough to
make something fun and creative! (Ages 4 and up)
Ramy Selim, Sunny Day Earth Solutions. Friday
12:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.
132. Make Your Own Paint: Kids of all ages can learn how
to make their own paint using everyday items found
in most kitchens. These paints are all non-toxic and
safe. It’s a great opportunity to be creative while
making something that’s fun and practical. (Age
3 and up) Ramy Selim, Sunny Day Earth Solutions.
Friday 5:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.
133. Mini Solar Cooker: Everybody has an extra shoebox
laying around. Learn how to turn it into an oven!
Build the solar cooker and if the sun cooperates
enjoy a tasty little meal. (Elementary aged)
Kathleen Plaisance, Almond-Bancroft Schools.
Saturday 2:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.
134. Photon Racers: Do you feel the need for speed
Come and assemble a SolarWorld Photon Racer
and then race it on Focus on Energy’s Racetrack!
(School age children and up) Abbie Enlund.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. in Rainbow’s End.
135. Pond Life: Come and meet some pond critters.
Use a magnifying glass to get a closer look and
sketch them in your nature book. We will discuss
how energy moves through this very special
ecosystem. (All ages) Karla Lockman, SPASH.
Friday 10:00 a.m. in Rainbow’s End.
136. Project Learning Tree: Come and explore the
environment through the Project Learning Tree
curriculum. Use art, music, and movement to
discover nature in an expressive way. (Ages 3-8)
Jenny Knade. Sunday 1:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.
137. Radical Reptiles: Dead or Alive: “Turtles and
snakes, I’m gonna learn to like them, no matter
how long it takes!” Using live turtles, snakes, and
some dead ones too, we will examine some pretty
“rad” reptiles that live in Wisconsin and beyond.
Not for the squeemish…bring your favorite big
person to protect you! (All ages). David Stokes.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.
138. Remarkable Recyclables: In this workshop, kids
will be using everyday household items to create
something beneficial for wildlife. Come get
crafty and then take it home with you! Christine
Kuhn and Megan Wecker. Saturday 12:00 p.m. in
Rainbow’s End.
139. Sustainable Singing: Be prepared to laugh, sing
and dance with Tom Pease and guest, David
Stokes! (All ages) Tom Pease and guest, David
Stokes. Sunday 2:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.
140. Tangled in Yarn: How do you make a scarf with
chopsticks Come find out and learn basic
knitting skills. Needles and yarn provided;
please bring and adult with you to help. (The
adult doesn’t need to know how to knit. Limit 12
participants. Ages 6-14) Amy Pittack, Grey Wolf
Living. Friday 4:00 p.m. in Rainbow’s End.
141. The Unhuggables: The truth about bats, toads,
spiders, snakes and other animals that some
people don’t love. David Stokes loves them and
so do many of you. Using toys, puppets, LIVE
ANIMALS, songs, and sign language we will
examine up close and personal the truth. Bring
your camera and favorite big person. Not for the
squeamish! David Stokes. Sunday 10:00 a.m. in
Rainbow’s End.
142. Yoga for Kids and Family: Have fun; cultivate
balance and harmony with the whole family. Enjoy
yoga poses and movements that almost anyone
can do. Yoga encourages self-awareness, selfesteem,
compassion, and healthy living. Studies
have proven that children who practice yoga feel
better about themselves and do better in school.
(All ages) Marguerite Ramlow. Sunday 9:00 a.m.
in Rainbow’s End.
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