Porter County Parks Briefs: September 5, 2014

rot3Fund Your Park!
Starting Tuesday, September 9 we encourage community members to join us in raising funds for our “Fund Your Park” campaign! All money donated throughout this 45 day campaign will go towards building the Native American Play Area of the Natural Playground at Sunset Hill Farm! This will be an accessible play area focusing on natural materials and concepts to provide a safe, educational and most importantly FUN facility for kids to enjoy! To contribute or learn more about the project, please visit fundyourpark.org and select our project on the home page. All contributions make a difference in getting us to our $25,000 goal!

Kids and Canvas at Hawthorn Park
Sunday, September 21, 2-5pm, Hawthorne Park, Porter, IN

Come to Hawthorne Park in Porter to create your own “Bug Art” project with our instructor Shirley Massey.

Kids ages 5-9 paint from 2-3 p.m. Cost is $8.

Kids ages 10 and up paint their creation from 3:30-5 p.m. Cost is $10.

Register by calling 219-734-0203.

Yoga at the Park
Saturdays, September 13-November 1, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Sunset Hill Farm, $45/Series or $7/class

Join our certified instructor for Hatha yoga class with an optional vinyasa flow sequence. The class will stimulate the musculature through breath and movement and is the perfect way to start the day by preparing both body and mind. All levels welcome. Register by calling 219-734-0203.

Boot Camp at Sunset Hill
Saturdays, September 20-November 1, 7:15-8:15 a.m., Sunset Hill Farm, $42/Series or $7/class

Come to Sunset Hill to participate in a fun and invigorating exercise program to help shape a better version of you! Class will be held outdoors (indoors for inclement weather). Instructor: Sal Anzalone. Register by calling 219-734-0203.

Family Hike/Meet the Animals
Friday, September 12, 10-11 a.m. & 11 a.m.-noon Free

Each month you can come to the park for a hike with the Park Naturalist and meet the animals and their caretakers. Register by calling 219-465-3641 or email jspiess@porterco.org.

Meditation Mondays
Mondays, 6-7:30pm, Brincka Cross Gardens, $7

Join our Cynthia Smith each Monday at Brincka Cross Gardens to learn the ins and outs of meditation, which will focus on both the mind and body. Register by calling 219-734-0203.

Spa for the Soul
Sunday, September 14, 12:30-4pm Brincka Cross Gardens, $40

Join Cynthia at Brincka Cross for a restorative half day retreat that will focus on both the mind and body. You will leave with your spirit and soul renewed. Register by calling 219-734-0203.

Young Artists at Sunset Hill
Saturday, September 13, 1-2pm Sunset Hill Farm, $8

Youth painting instruction for all skill levels. The project this month will focus on “Fall Fun”. Participants will create and take home their project the same day. Register by calling 219-734-0203.

Kids and Canvas at Hawthorn Park
Sunday, September 21, 2-5pm, Hawthorne Park, Porter, IN

Come to Hawthorne Park in Porter to create your own “Bug Art” project with our instructor Shirley Massey.

Kids ages 5-9 paint from 2-3pm. Cost is $8.

Kids ages 10 and up paint their creation from 3:30-5pm. Cost is $10.

Register by calling 219-734-0203.

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Bees in Winter
Saturday, September 13, 2:30-3:30pm, Free

Come to Sunset Hill to learn how to treat your bee hives for Varroa Mites and wintering your hives. Participants should bring your bee suits. Register by calling 219-734-0203.

Fall Photography Workshop
Saturday, September 20, 1-3pm Free

Join the Duneland Photo Club at Sunset Hill for an afternoon learning about photography in the fall. Must be 18 years or older unless accompanied by an adult. Register by calling 219-734-0203.