The Arc
Education Center for Natural History & Earth Stewardship
Complete 2013-2014 Calendar of Events
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Saturday, May 11, 2013 - at Highlands Nature Sanctuary Winter unfolds into Spring. Through a gentle morning yoga program, guided meditation journey, exercises in connection, a spring-time walk, and outdoor meditation, we will explore the metaphor of the changing of the seasons in relation to our lives. With Tracy Jo Duckworth, yoga instructor. |
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May 31-June 2, 2013 - at Highlands Nature Sanctuary Slip out of your daily routine into time wrapped in nature's grace. Many women are used to being caretakers. This retreat is designed to give an expansive time for rest and self-nurture. Optional professional massage and body-work, nature walks, journaling, and other connective activities. |
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June 2nd, July 21, August 25th and September 22nd, 2:00pm - at Serpent Mound Internationally acclaimed award winning singer/songwriter/recording artist Steve Free returns to Serpent Mound this summer. Enjoy his catchy modern Appalachian folk style! Free with parking fee. |
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June 3-7, 2013 - at Highlands Nature Sanctuary Our very popular week-long immersion field course in bird identification by sight and song for beginning and intermediate learners. Join naturalist Bruce Lombardo for this look at the breeding birds of the Appalachian heartland and bird ecology. |
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Eastern Wilderness - The Adirondacks June 23–29, 2013 - Raquette Lake, New York Join the Arc's Appalachian Forest School as we trek through the mountains, bogs, and lakes of the Adirondacks. An adventure in the field with the naturalists! |
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People of the Forest - the Adena Culture Part 1 of our Indigenous Legacies summer lecture series at Serpent Mound, in which we explore three different woodland culture groups of ancient Ohio. More Information |
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Bearing Witness—The Art of Nature Journaling July 19-21, 2013 - at the Highlands Nature Sanctuary A Weekend Workshop with Artist & Writer Julie Zickefoose Learn the art of nature journaling and try your hand. Interpret and record your perceptions and discoveries through writing, sketching, and journaling for a greater connection to nature. More Info |
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Ancient Skills: Handmade Bows July 26-28, 2013 - at Highlands Nature Sanctuary Primitive skills educator Fern Truitt presents this first in a three-part series. Learn the time-honored tradition of crafting your own working bow from natural materials, and finish a bow to take home with you. Beginners welcome, no experience necessary. More Information Coming Soon |
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People of the Forest - the Hopewell Culture Saturday August 3, 2013, 1:00 pm, Serpent Mound. Free with parking fee. Part 2 of our Indigenous Legacies summer lecture series at Serpent Mound, in which we explore three different woodland culture groups of ancient Ohio. More Information |
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People of the Forest - the Fort Ancient Culture Saturday August 31, 2013, 1:00 pm, Serpent Mound. Free with parking fee. Part 3 of our Indigenous Legacies summer lecture series at Serpent Mound, in which we explore three different woodland culture groups of ancient Ohio. More Information |
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Ancient Skills: Flint Knapping and Arrow Making September 13-15 - at Highlands Nature Sanctuary Primitive skills educators Fern Truitt and Joe McConnell present this companion workshop to Handmade Bows. Learn how to make your own arrow shafts and fletch them using natural materials, and even how to knap your own flint arrowheads. Beginners welcome, no experience necessary. |
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Turning In September 28, 2013 - at Highlands Nature Sanctuary Through a gentle morning yoga program, guided meditation journey, exercises in connection, a fall walk, and guided creek-side meditation, we will explore the metaphor of the changing of the seasons in relation to our lives. With Tracy Jo Duckworth, yoga instructor. More Information Coming Soon |
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Arc of Appalachia Donor & Volunteer Gathering October 13, 2013 - at Highlands Nature Sanctuary |
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Fall Women's Retreat October 25-27, 2013 - at Highlands Nature Sanctuary Slip out of your daily routine into time wrapped in nature's grace. Many women are used to being caretakers. This retreat is designed to give an expansive time for rest and self-nurture. Optional professional massage and body-work, nature walks, journaling, and other connective activities. |
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Ancient Skills: Fire Magic November 2, 2013 - at Highlands Nature Sanctuary Primitive skills educator Fern Truitt presents the final workshop in this year's Ancient Skills series. Learn to start and build a fire using found materials from nature, then learn to use hot coals to create wooden bowls and utensils as our ancestors did. More Information Coming Soon |
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2014 Wildflower Pilgrimage April 11-13, 2014 - at Highlands Nature Sanctuary Our annual salute to the ephemeral spring wildflowers. Naturalist guided hikes, evening program, delicious meals, and good company among the blooming flowers. More Information Coming Soon |