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FEBRUARY 18, 2023 | <strong>DIS</strong>COVER! 10 | Nature MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Love BugFamily Getting there: WHAT: Family Nature Night — Love Bugs WHERE: Dickinson County Nature Center, 22785 Nature Center Road, Okoboji, IA WHEN: 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 COST: Free CONTACT: 712-336-6352 ONLINE: dickinsoncountyconservationboard.com The Dickinson County Nature Center is inviting you to bring your love bugs to their next Family Nature Night so they can learn to love bugs. The free, monthly event takes place the fourth Friday of each month and is set to take place at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Each month, Family Nature Night has a new theme and this month will feature the theme of Love Bugs. “We have nothing but love for our decomposing, pollinating, Nature Night set for Feb. 24 in Okoboji nutrient recycling bugs! Join us as participants see firsthand how these mighty mini creatures help the world around us,” said Britney Snell, a naturalist with the nature center. This program will help introduce the exciting world of bugs to kids of all ages and will help them answer this question: what makes an insect an insect? Bugs often get a bad wrap. And the organizers of this event are hoping to change that. “Bugs and insects are an important part of our ecosystem. Kids tend to miss the importance of these creatures due to their off-putting appearance,” said Jackie Jerge, the community relations coordinator with the Dickinson County Nature Center. “We should all learn to love bugs as they help pollinate plants, disperse seeds, and help keep soil heathy by adding nutrients to the ground. This impacts our food cycle.” In addition to learning more about the characteristics of insects, the group will get the chance to meet the nature center’s own collection of insects. There will also be a craft where the families will get to design their own love bug. Make sure everyone in the KATE HARLOW | STAFF WRITER family is bundled up for the weather as some of the class might take place outdoors. In addition to teaching families more about the environment around them, Family Nature Night is also a time for families to come together for a fun activity. “I am looking forward to seeing families spend time together, discovering and learning together,” Jerge said. F Okoboji | Iowa
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! <strong>DIS</strong>COVER! | FEBRUARY 18, 2023 Taste | 11 FOOD ART Climb aboard the charcuterie board had high schoolers on up enjoy a class,” train. Thiessen said. The Pearson Lakes Art Center will And like all art — there is no one set way be holding the next monthly Charcuterie of doing things. Board class with Amy Thiessen of Lakeside “I love seeing the variety and creativity, even though I walk everyone through Charcuterie at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Registration for the class costs $70 for the same process, each board turns out members of the art center and $75 for unique,” Thiessen said. nonmembers. For people who are looking Thiessen hopes that she is able to help to share a board the cost is an additional guide people and inspire them to create $10. something beautiful next time they try a Each Charcuterie Board class is unique charcuterie board themselves in their own in that Thiessen always makes sure to add homes. a new element to the board or theme for the class to spark everyone’s creativity. Thiessen is still coming up with the perfect twist for the February class — potentially some new cheeses. “I’m thinking I’ll add some surprise floral or spring elements,” Thiessen said. “I’m ready for spring.” With each month’s new element or theme there is always more to learn. “It’s fun to see a mix of returning and new faces each month,” Thiessen said. “And the new kitchen space is amazing.” The class is all about exploring your creativity and creating edible art. “Anyone interested in styling food or trying new pairings will like this class! I’ve Getting there: WHAT: Charcuterie Board Class WHERE: Pearson Lakes Art Center, 2201 Highway 71, Okoboji, IA WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 COST: $70 for members and $75 for nonmembers CONTACT: 712-332-7013 ONLINE: www.lakesart.org KATE HARLOW | STAFF WRITER Pearson Lakes Art Center offers charcuterie class Feb. 23 “I hope they take away confidence to style their own boards in the future, as well as knowledge of what ingredients to purchase and pair up,” Thiessen said. In addition to being tasty, charcuterie boards have the ability to be stunning but also casual. They are as flexible and individual and the occasion warrants. “Charcuterie boards are so great because you are only limited by your creativity,” Thiessen said. “There’s also a big ‘wow’ factor from your guests, it’s something that leaves a great impression!” F Okoboji | Iowa
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