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Tom Knisely

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763/694-7617

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FIBER ARTS AT GALE WOODS FARM

Become a fiber artist and enjoy one of these great programs at Gale Woods Farm! Reservations are required and spots fill fast, so call 763-559-6700 to make a reservation today!

Holiday Gifts from the Farm - Felted Ornaments

Thursday, November 14, from 4:30-6 p.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Just in time for the holidays! Drop off your child to craft handmade gifts with materials from Gale Woods Farm. Stations will be guided by staff and volunteers, but the special touches will be made by your child to share with family or friends for the holidays. Each session will take time to meet the animals and visit the farm. Materials are included in the program fee. Cost is $20 and reservations are required by the Sunday prior to the event. This program is for ages 6-12. Reference activity number #437427-01.

Sheep to Slippers or Mittens

Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Create a wearable felted project with wool from Gale Woods sheep. Meet the sheep, learn how to process wool, and make a pair of warm, durable, felted slippers or mittens. Materials are included in the program fee. Cost is $60 and reservations are required by November 12. This program is for ages 12+. Reference activity number #437425-06.

Spinning with a Drop Spindle

Saturday, November 16, from 1-4 p.m., at Gale Woods Farm, Minnetrista. Learn to spin using the most ancient spinning tool the drop spindle. Wendy Johnson of Saga Hills Design will teach a simple way to hand spin using Gale Woods wool. Cost includes all supplies, including a drop spindle that you take home. Cost is $40 and reservations are required by November 12. This program is for ages 12+. Reference activity number #437425-07

About Three Rivers Park District

Three Rivers Park District is a natural resources-based park system that manages park reserves, regional parks, regional trails and special-use facilities in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. The Park District offers facilities for every season, including picnicking, swimming, creative play, boating, fishing, downhill skiing,

snowboarding, golf, camping and sledding; extensive trails for hiking, biking, in-line skating, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as program sites for nature, recreation, historic and farm education.

Three Rivers Park Districts mission is to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources-based park system. The Park District owns and operates more than 27,000 acres and serves more than 9.5 million visitors a year.

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