Walks and rocket stoves through Orcas Rec
Published 6:10 pm Monday, July 7, 2008
Bowling, rocket stoves, sculpture, pottery and nature walks are some of the programs offered through Orcas Island Recreation Program this week.
Ceramic Sculpture/Pottery Design
This class takes place from Monday through Wednesday, July 14-16 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for kids ages 7 through 14.
Summer is a time for exploration and creativity. This summer the Orcas Island Recreation Program will be offering classes in ceramic sculpture/pottery at Ellen Wherrette’s home studio. Explore the imagination, while creating forms which celebrate the natural environment. This may take the shape of fantasy insects, other plant, animal and mineral forms, or perhaps something completely abstract. There is no limit to the imagination! The student will finish his or her project by glazing (Aug 4 or 18), choosing from a selection of 25 brilliant colors. The completed work will be fired and ready to display in your home or garden. This class will be fun and challenging for both boys and girls with an interest in the visual arts. Ellen Wherrette has been sculpting, painting, and drawing her entire life, and enjoys teaching children of all ages. The cost is $50. Call 376-5339 to register.
Bowling Trip to Friday Harbor
The Orcas Island Recreation Program invites children and adults to go bowling in Friday Harbor on Thursday, July 10. Locals and visitors are welcome. The bowling alley does not allow food to be brought in, so there will be pizza and soda. Call 376-5339 to reserve your spot or meet at the ferry landing at 9:30 for the 9:45 ferry. Returns at 3:00. The cost of $25 includes shoes, bowling, and lunch.
Rocket Stove Workshop
On Friday, July 11 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. particpants of the FEAST program will build a fuel-efficient “rocket stove.”
These stoves are built and used throughout the world. They can be built with basic materials like a coffee can and are transportable anywhere. Join the FEAST program in building a stove before they go off for a couple days in the woods, using these stoves. All ages are welcome at the Moran State Park Picnic Shelter. The cost is $25
Edible & Medicinal Plants
Join Ryan Drum, resident of Waldron Island, for a memorable walk to learn about edible and medicinal wild plants, on Saturday, July 12. Ryan is a phycologist by training, seaweed-focused. He has been a practicing medical herbalist for over 30 years and eats wild plants daily in his diet. This wild edible and medicinal plant walk will include wild plant lore while enjoying the Obstruction Pass Trail to the beach, about 3/4 a mile each way. No dogs. Space is limited. Call the Orcas Island Recreation Program (376-5339) as pre-registration is required. Carpool from Island Market at 10:30. Please call to arrange carpools from other locations.For ages 10 to adult. The cost is $20.
