Family Fun - Nature Programs
Weather Wise
Gibson Woods Sunday, April 1, 2012 1 – 3 p.m. Ages 11+ Free 219-844-3188 to register
What do you know about the weather? Will it be sunny or cloudy, rain or shine? All around the world since the beginning of time, everyone’s favorite question has been, “How is the weather?” Learn about the phenomenon that affects our lives from a guest speaker from the meteorology department at Valparaiso University. Attention boy scouts – this program fulfills most of the requirements for Weather merit badge.
Celebrate Earth Day by learning something new and exciting!
Guest Speaker Alan Barbick of Ancient Art Reproductions
Gibson Woods Sunday, April 22, 2012 1 p.m. Ages 10+ Fee: $2.00
Sponsored by Gibson Woods Wild Ones Registration required at 219-844-3188.
At a time when many artists are using technology to push the boundaries of their talents, one artist has turned to the past for inspiration. Alan Barbick carves stone reliefs based on images left by ancient people throughout North America. As a geology student in South Dakota, he discovered ancient rock art while looking for rock specimens. Since that time, he has traveled to many sites, looking for images that ancient cultures have carved or painted on rocks. He creates replicas of the images by carving on slate or other types of stone. His first piece was a carving of Kokopelli, a Native American mythological figure. Since then, he has carved more than 3,000 pieces. The carvings represent many different Native American cultures, some thousands of years old. Join us at the Gibson Woods to meet Alan and learn more about ancient petroglyphs (carvings) and pictographs (paintings). Hear him tell his story of how he became interested in this art form and what inspired him to pursue the art of replicating it.
For reservations and more information about the Lake County Parks Call 219-769-PARK
Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm Central Time (Chicago Time)
Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Office
8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Just west of Deep River WaterparK 4.5 miles east of I-65 on Route 30