28 APRC Summer ‘17 Rec Guide | 541.488.5340 | The Grove at 1195 E Main St, Ashland Demonstration Garden Tours Soak up the sights and sounds of summer while learning about the Gardens at North Mountain Park with volunteer docents and master gardeners. Discover how to attract wildlife and conserve water in the Butterfly, Amphibian & Reptile and Native Plants Gardens. Step into the past in the Heirloom Garden, and enjoy the fragrance of the Herb Gardens. Please register online or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 10 and up DAYS Second Wednesday of Each Month DATES May 10 | Jun 14 | Jul 12 | Aug 9 TIME 9:30-10:30am PLACE North Mountain Park COST Free INSTRUCTORS Master Gardeners & volunteer docents for North Mountain Park. Xeriscaping: Learning the Basics of Water-Wise Landscaping Participants in this class will learn the basics of xeriscaping (water-wise landscaping). In order to prepare for the dry summer ahead, and learn the steps to create a landscaped yard that is both beautiful and water- conserving. Participants will learn about site planning, native plants, soil amendments, sprinkler conversion, mulching and more. Please register online or call the Nature Center at 541.488.6606. AGES 18 & up DAY Thursday DATE May 18 TIME 6:30-7:30pm PLACE NMP Nature Center COST $5 INSTRUCTOR Kora Mousseaux is an Urban and Community Planner at JSWCD and has a Degree in Environmental Studies with a focus in Land Use Planning. Sustainable Living & Gardening Pre-registration ashland.or.us/register required for all programs unless otherwise indicated Creative Expression Acrylic Painting in Lithia Park Beginning Students will learn basic acrylic painting techniques, color theory, and basic drawing for class studies in various locations throughout Lithia Park. AGES 18 & up DAY Tuesday DATE Session 1: Jun 6-Jul 11 (5th class on Jul 3) Session 2: Jul 18-Aug 29 (No class Aug 8) TIME 9-10:30am PLACE Various locations throughout Lithia Park COST $85 (6 Classes) Intermediate Classes will be held outdoors at various locations in Lithia Park. Students will paint scenes that include ponds, the creek, trees, rocks, and wildlife. Small group, individual attention. AGES 18 & up DAY Tuesday DATE Session 1: Jun 6-Jul 11 (5th class on Jul 3) Session 2: Jul 18-Aug 29 (No class Aug 8) TIME 10:45am-12:15pm PLACE Various locations throughout Lithia Park COST $85 (6 Classes) Pre-registration ashland.or.us/register required for all programs unless otherwise indicated. Please call APRC at 541.488.5340 for a supply list. Please bring supplies to first class. Register Today!