November programs at Tamarack Nature Center; Winter Rental Shack attendants and volunteers needed

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Savoring Fall and Prepping for Winter

Tamarack in fall

Most of the leaves have fallen, but there’s still plenty of fall beauty left to enjoy at Tamarack Nature Center. Join us this month to explore habitats, battle buckthorn and craft holiday ornaments from nature.

Read on for details on upcoming programs, as well as information on how to work or volunteer at Tamarack’s Winter Recreation Rental Shack this season. If you were one of the hundreds of trick-or-treaters that participated in Tamarack Trick or Treat – or if you want to see the fun you missed – be sure to check out the photos on our Facebook page.

When the wind blows through a wood, its mass is cut and closed by every leaf, forming a train of jittery vortices in the air. - Alice Oswald

Tamarack Tykes: I is for Imagination – November 8

Nature hike

Go on an imagination-filled journey to search for habitats at Tamarack during this program for preschoolers and their adult partners. Participants will create their own nature friend and build it a perfect habitat to call home.

Saturday, November 8
9:30 – 11 a.m.
Ages 2 - 5 with an adult partner
$9.75 adult and child; $6.50 additional child; $3.75 additional adult

Register online or call 651-407-5350.

FREE Buckthorn Brigade – November 8

Buckthorn

Interested in learning how to control buckthorn at home or in Ramsey County parks? This free program will teach you all you’ve ever wanted to know about buckthorn, including how to identify, control and safely dispose of this invasive species. Participants will test their new skills on the Tamarack grounds and be treated to hot beverages.

Saturday, November 8
10 a.m. – noon
Ages 8 and up with an adult
Free, but pre-registration is required.

To register, email Melanie Harding or Anna Newton, or call 651-407-5350.

Second Fridays Homeschool: Natural Ornaments – November 14

Constructing feeders

Based on demand, we’ve added a second session of the November Second Fridays Homeschool program to accommodate more families. The new session will be held in the morning from 10 a.m. – noon. Students will create beautiful and original ornaments from collected nature objects. Please note this class is all indoors and includes a $2 supply fee.

Friday, November 14
10 a.m. – noon
Ages 5 – 10
$7.50/child

Register online or call 651-407-5350.

Drop-In Discoveries – Next Station December 6

Saw whet owl

As a reminder, Drop-In Discoveries have now moved to a winter schedule. The free stations will be available the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. – noon. Weekly Drop-In Discoveries stations will return next spring.

The next station will be Owls Up Close on Saturday, December 6, featuring opportunities to meet Tamarack’s resident owls.

A topic schedule is available on our website.

Work or Volunteer at the Winter Recreation Rental Shack

Winter rec rental shack

Winter is quickly approaching! We’re currently accepting applications for paid Winter Recreation Rental Attendants and volunteer Winter Recreation Rental Assistants to help run ski and snowshoe rentals. Follow the links below to learn more about each position. Please make sure to read all position requirements before applying. Feel free to call us with questions at 651-407-5350.

More information: Winter Recreation Rental Attendants (Paid | Application deadline: November 14, 2014)

More information: Winter Recreation Rental Assistants (Volunteer | Open until filled.)