The Noblesville Parks and Recreation Department has announced its programming opportunities for September and October. Classes are available for all ages and include a variety of topics from education to cooking to health and wellness.
“I’m really excited to start the fall season of programming at Noblesville Parks,” recreation director Nichole Haberlin said. “As the weather gets cooler, thoughts turn to sports and outdoor activities.”
Classes also are available for time in the outdoors with master naturalist Karen LaMere. LeMere will offer nature hikes, bird watching, local natural resources and even an edible plants class.
“Fall is a great time to get out in nature. Birds are migrating, leaves are changing, insects are hibernating and reptiles and amphibians are moving to hibernating ground,” LaMere said. “All of the activities are hands-on — things to look at, touch and hold, taste and smell.”
To register or for more information, visit noblesvilleparks.org or call 770-5750.
Programming for September and October includes:
Recreation classes
- Engineering for kids (ages 4 to 7): Series includes classes in junior robotics (Sept. 10 to Oct. 1), Mechanical Toys Engineering (Oct. 8 to 29) and Junior Scratch Video Game Design (Nov. 5 to Dec. 17).
- Where: Forest Park Lodge Basement
- When: Thursdays from 2 to 2:45 p.m. (four-week or six-week option)
- Cost: Four weeks, $50 for residents, $55 for nonresidents; six weeks, $75 residents, $80 nonresidents
- Engineering for kids (ages 4 to 7): Series includes classes in Apprentice Robotics (Sept. 10 to Oct. 1), Mechanical Engineering (Oct. 8 to 29) and Video Game Design (Nov. 5 to Dec. 17).
- Where: Forest Park Lodge Basement
- When: Thursdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. (four-week or six-week option)
- Cost: Four weeks, $60 for residents, $65 for nonresidents; six weeks, $85 residents, $90 nonresidents
- Womens Evening League (Adult): Prizes for Point Scale and Miss Congeniality
- Where: Fox Prairie Golf Course
- When: 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 9 to 30
- Cost: $25 residents, $30 nonresidents, pay-as-you-play green and cart fees
- Amuse Bouche Cooking Classes (adult): Series includes the following classes: Low and Slow (Sept. 9, Oct. 9), Tailgating Delights (Sept. 14, Oct. 12), Soups and Stews (Sept. 23, Oct. 21) and Kicked up Side Dishes (Sept. 28, Oct. 26).
- Where: Forest Park Inn
- When: 6 to 8 p.m., Mondays or Wednesdays
- Cost: $49 residents and $54 nonresidents per class, $177 residents and $197 nonresidents per series of four and $89 residents and $98 nonresidents per couple per class.
- Dance FUNdamentals (ages 2.5 to 4): Give your little dancer the tools they need to succeed in any movement class with musical games and playful activities.
- Where: Forest Park Lodge Basement
- When: 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Sept. 14 to 28
- Cost: $30 residents, $35 nonresidents
- Electric Body (ages 9+): An energizing cardio class using lyrical movements set to today’s music.
- Where: Forest Park Lodge
- When: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Sept. 14 to 28
- Cost: $27 residents, $32 nonresidents
Nature classes
- Indiana Master Naturalist (adult): This program can provide you with hands-on opportunities to learn about our Hoosier natural resources.
- Where: Forest Park Inn
- When: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 6 to Nov. 24
- Cost: $80 residents, $85 nonresidents
- Edible Plants (Adult): Discover native edible plants with a master naturalist. Participants will start the evening with a hike and end with a taste test of our areas natural delights.
- Where: Forest Park Inn
- When: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 6 to 20
- Cost: $30 residents, $35 nonresidents
- Nature hikes (all ages): Join our naturalist and bring your morning coffee and binoculars for a stroll around the park.
- Where: Hague Road Nature Haven
- When: 9:30 to 11:20 a.m. Wednesdays, Oct. 7 to 28
- Cost: Free
- Beginner bird watching (all ages): Learn about birds with a naturalist. Coffee and tea provided while birds are watched from the comfort of the lodge.
- Where: Forest Park Lodge
- When: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 6 to 28
- Cost: $3 per class