Buckthorn to Art, Silverwood Park Events October 2012

Beat Back the Buckthorn at Silverwood Park

Help Three Rivers Parks “Beat Back the Buckthorn” at Silverwood Park. This invasive species produces a dense shade that prevents the establishment of native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. With no “natural controls” to limit its growth, buckthorn is a threat to the future of native natural habitats. Volunteers are needed to help keep this species at bay. Open to eight years old.

Dates include Wednesday, Oct. 17; Thursday, Oct.18; and Friday Oct.19; from 9 a.m.-noon, or 1-4 p.m.  Groups are asked to call 763-694-7724 to register.

Self-Guided Clay Exploration

This class provides studio time for students to work independently on projects. The instructor will answer questions and demonstrate techniques as needed; however, students are expected to work independently on projects of their choice. Enrollment includes one bag of clay. Additional bags of clay are available for $15 per bag. This class meets from 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 17-Nov. 21, at Silverwood Park, St. Anthony, and is limited to students currently or previously enrolled in Ceramics for Beginning and Returning Students at Silverwood or for students with comparable experience with instructor’s permission. Dress for mess.

Cost is $100 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #337811-11. This program is for ages 14+.

Sunset Yoga Series

Restore and renew while practicing yoga with instructor Samantha Thompson. You’ll learn to link breath with movement as you move through a series of poses. By deepening the connection of mind, body, and breath, you’ll build awareness, concentration, and strength. Poses can be adapted for students of various levels.

Sunset Yoga Series meets on Tuesdays from 7-8:15 p.m., at Silverwood Park, St. Anthony, starting Oct. 16 and running through Nov. 29. Cost is $60 for the six-week series and reservations are required. Call 763-694-7707 to make your reservation and reference activity number #437811-14. This program is for ages 14+.

Build-a-Beast Book

A surrealist lens has been placed over the animals at Silverwood. Come join other monster makers, beast builders, and creature collagers, on Friday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Silverwood Park, St. Anthony, to create your own imaginative beast or monster. Through the magic of the photocopy machine, we will share our creatures with each other and bind a collaborative mix-and-match monster flip book for each artist to take home. What kind of creature will you concoct?

Cost is $60 and reservations are required. Call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation and reference activity number #437810-01. This program is for ages 7-11.

Information provided by Three Rivers Park District