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at Harriet Alexander Nature Center Ooey, Gooey, Wet & Wild! Grades 1-5 Follow animal tracks in the mud, create gooey mixtures, touch a salamander, play a migration game, and try a tasty maple treat. Mornings of fun nature education and afternoons of nature-related recreation await you! Morning and afternoon snacks are provided; bring your own lunch and beverage. NOTE: Campers should come prepared appropriately for being outdoors. Bring jackets, rain gear, boots, indoor shoes, and water bottle. Drop-off 8-8:30am, pick-up 4:30-5pm. Full week - $175 Regular, $167 RV resident, 3-day - $110 Regular, $102 RV resident #1242.171 M-F Mar 16-20 #1242.172 M, W, F Mar 16, 18, 20 #1242.173 M, T, Th Mar 16, 17, 19 HARRIET ALEXANDER NATURE CENTER 2520 North Dale St., Roseville Minnesota 55113 651-765-HANC (4262) hanc@ci.roseville.mn Spring Family Programs It’s Tapping Time! Saturdays in March, 10 am-4 pm, come along as we tap maple trees, collect sap and boil it to make delicious maple syrup. Learn about traditional syruping methods, listen to Native American stories, and taste maple treats. Dates may vary depending on temperatures – sap only flows when the nights are below freezing and the days are above. Call 651-765-HANC (4262) to inquire about tapping status Mud Season Full Moon Walk Follow animal tracks in the mud, look for early spring signs, and try a tasty maple treat beside our wood cookstove. Come and embrace this mucky, slushy and damp time of year! To register, call Parks and Recreation at (651) 792- 7110.#1224.142 Tuesday, Mar 10, 7-8:30pm, $4 Natural Egg Dyeing Join us for an evening of egg dyeing with environmentally friendly, natural egg dyes. Learn some easy ways to create patterns on your eggs and try the “Who Lays Eggs?” scavenger hunt. Bring 6 hard-boiled eggs per person (cover the eggs with water and add a teaspoon of salt.) Bring an egg carton for drying and transporting your eggs. Also, wear old clothing – these dyes are permanent! Age: 5+ with an adult. $5 per participant (pre-registration required - call Parks and Recreation at (651) 792-7110). #1234.133 Thurs., Apr 9, 6:30-8:30pm, $5/participant Earth Day CelebrationSaturday, April 18 9am – 4pm th Join us as we celebrate our 19th birthday and our connection to the earth! Explore our fun and informative exhibits for earth-friendly living. Enjoy such Earth Day favorites as the walking parade, crafts and games and our annual tree planting. HARRIET ALEXANDER NATURE CENTER 2520 North Dale Street, Roseville, Minnesota 55113 (651) 765- HANC (4262)