May Parks Programs 2025: May 7th Painted Flat Rock-Wednesday 6-8pm = Bluestem Nature Center. This lesson on how to create this beautiful painted rock will be well worth the time. Cost $7.00. Please register at 574-583-3983 or online montiparksrecdesk.com. May gth Art in the Park- Quilled Bird -Thursday 6-8pm - Bluestem Nature Center. Joy will show us how to quill a bird. Bring your tool if you have one. Cost $5.00. Please register at 574-583-3983 or online montiparks.recdesk.com. May gth Story Time at the Park- Friday 10am- Bluestem Nature Center. For kids and families. The library- Miss Tammy and Mr. Duffers- do a great job of reading a nature related story each month. May 10th, , 24th and 315t Spring Migration Birding Walks- Saturday at 10am in Altherr Nature Park. For all ages. Katie Smith will help us identify the birds that are returning from migrations. Bring your binoculars or use ours. No need to register, just show up! May 12th Tiny Toddler Explorers- Monday 10am at Bluestem Nature Center. This month we will read, sing, play outdoors and do a craft. We meet the second Monday of each month. Join us! Program is free. May 12th Art in the Park- Spring Flower Bouquet Quill-Monday from 6-8pm at Bluestem Nature Center. For adults. This Spring Bouquet will impress everyone with its beauty! Cost $5.00. Register at Parks 574-583-3983 or on line montiparks.recdesk.com. May 13rd Fresh Air Hikes- Cross Country Hike- Tuesday at 5pm in lower City Park. Everyone, join us walking or running the cross-country course in lower City Park. May 15 Living Roof Bird House- Thursday from 6-8pm in Bluestem Nature Center. For adults. We will make this wooden bird house then give you instructions to plant the roof. Cost $15.00, limit 7 projects. To register call Parks 574-583-3983 or on line montiparks.recdesk.com. May 19 & May 20th. Another Artsy Gourd Vase 2- Monday and Tuesday 5:30pm- 8:30pm- Bluestem Nature Center. For adults. Carol Stradling will help you use gourd stain and Dutch cord to create a beautiful gourd. Limit 10 projects. Cost $20.00. Register at Parks 574-583-3983 or on line montiparksrecdesk.com.