Wild Schools Family Lantern Walk

Let’s gather to welcome the Winter Solstice with light and intention. We’ll create lanterns from tin cans and watercolor art, offer our hopes for the new season to the fire, and share s’mores and Douglas Fir tip tea under the winter sky.

A parent or guardian must stay with their child for the duration of the class.

This class is open to all ages of Wild Schoolers!

Teachers: Amanda Welch and Meghan Ballard
Amanda Welch teaches art for the Elgin School District and has a master’s degree in Arts Education. Although her main focus is fiber art, she spends a lot of time working with various mediums such as painting, photography and ceramics. She is also a mom of four and helps coach the La Grande Swim Club.

Meghan Ballard holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Portland State University and has done graduate-level coursework in Environmental Education. She has more than 20 years of experience in environmental education engaging K-12 science classes in stream and wetland restoration projects. She is a Certified Nature-Based teacher with the Association of Forest and Nature Schools and a certified Cedarsong Way teacher. She is owner and teacher of Blue Mountain Nature School, a member of the Blue Mountains Conservancy board of directors, and a mother of two.

Cost: Free

Location: Heritage Pond Education Center located at 913 South Miller Drive in La Grande

This free class is made possible with a grant from the Gray Family Foundation and Wildhorse Foundation.

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