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SUMMARY:Dark Sky Stargazing at Big Sky Nature Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Because of the popularity of our annual Meteors on the Mound star gazing event in August\, JDCF and the Galena Astronomical Society are co-hosting an additional dark sky event this summer.  Join us at the Main Lot of the of the Big Sky Nature Reserve for family-friendly activities as well a presentation by an expert astronomer. Amateur astronomers will have telescopes onsite so that participants can view various heavenly bodies. If you have a telescope\, please bring it along.  This is the only time the preserve is open after dark and so it is a special occasion. Suggested donation of $10/person or $25/family. Weather dependent so check back here for updates. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by Apple River State Bank/First Community Bank of Galena.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/dark-sky-star-gazing-at-big-sky-nature-reserve/
LOCATION:Big Sky Nature Reserve\, 5557 S Massbach Rd\, Stockton\, IL\, 61028\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meteors on the Mound - Cancelled do to weather!
DESCRIPTION:Due to forecasted clouds and rain\, Meteors on the Mound has been cancelled for 2026.  We will try again in 2027.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/meteors-on-the-mound/
LOCATION:Horseshoe Mound Preserve\, 1679 N Blackjack Road\, Galena\, IL\, 61036
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling - The Wonder of Nature
DESCRIPTION:Facilitator: Pam Johnson\, master naturalist \nLast year we did a ‘Nature Journaling with Watercolor’ workshop. This class will look at Nature Journaling from a different perspective. The prior class is not a prerequisite to this session but I hope those who attended last year will attend again and add to their journaling skills. \nThe workshop will concentrate on Words\, Pictures\, and Numbers — each can enhance your journal page and your curiosity. Curiosity plays an important role in journaling and expanding the world around you. We adults often lose the wonder of childhood when everything was a new discovery. The ‘Why’ questions of a child should never be discouraged but should be nurtured into adulthood. \nThis class will explore ‘I see’\, ‘I wonder’\, and ‘reminds me of’. These are the stages of each observation we make when journaling. We will explore these with illustrations in class. Then we will go outside and practice putting words and numbers to our drawings. No skills are required. \nMaterials: journal notebook (something with blank pages)\, mechanical pencil\, colored pencil\, pencil sharpener\, water to drink\, a seat to sit on and lunch. After the outdoor session\, we will reconvene and share our findings and questions. \nColored pencil – at least the following three colors or a box of 24 from Walmart\, Amazon\, Dick Blic\, or Jerry’s Artarama.\nPrismacolor: True Blue (PC903)\, Lemon yellow (PC915)\, Process Red (PC994)\nOr\nFaber-Castell: Phthalo Blue (110)\, Cadmium Lemon Yellow (205)\, Magenta (133)\nWith these we will make the other colors. \nLocation is JDCF’s Hess House Center for Science and Culture\, 1221 N. Ferry Landing Rd.\, Galena. Class size is limited to 14 people. RSVP’s required!  The class will be held rain or shine. \nThis event is proudly sponsored by the Apple River State Bank/First Community Bank of Galena.
URL:https://jdcf.org/event/nature-journaling-with-watercolors-class/
LOCATION:Hess House for Science and Culture\, 1221 N Ferry Landing Road\, Galena\, IL\, 61036\, United States
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