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October 2017
Fall Open House: featuring Artist Erin Stang
Open Houses are always a great time to eat, share and learn among good company. Artist Erin Stang, will talk about the show that she currently has hanging at Imago, and give a short presentation on her work and her process. Afterwards we'll share stories and successes from our past year, and look forward to 2018 when Imago turns 40.
Find out more »December 2017
Nature as a Gate to the Soul
Nature: ripe with metaphor, reflective experiences, and opportunities to get lost & found. The “natural” world provides us the context that we need to cultivate beautiful human lives. Spend the weekend with wonderful people, exploring the wild and unique environment of Imago Earth Center, while asking deep questions about soul, purpose, and making the most of life!
Find out more »Winter Solstice Celebration
Join Imago for our most popular celebration, the Winter Solstice! We will reflect on the gifts of the past year and look forward to the coming year and the return of the sun.
Find out more »January 2018
Nature Days: Animal Tracking
Our first community Nature Day! Let's find traces of animals in the winter. We’ll make tracks and see who else we can spot in the woods.
Find out more »Every Day is Sacred
Start your New Year with intention! In this workshop, we’ll explore simple and practical tools to crafting an “Everyday is Sacred” experience.
Find out more »February 2018
First Friday Conversations: Make your own Terrarium
Learn the basics on how to make your own succulent terrarium, from a long time terrarium maker and plant lover, Lynn Lorio
Find out more »Nature Days: Relationships in Our Ecosystem
Valentine’s day is near so let’s explore relationships in Nature. We’ll also be creating eco-friendly Valentines.
Find out more »Superb Owl Hike
Join us for our 2nd annual Superb Owl hike - in case you are looking for something non-football to do.
Find out more »Green Valentines
Turn "trash" into art and make beautiful gifts to give for Valentines Day.
Find out more »March 2018
First Friday Conversations: Bringing Resilience to your Backyard Through Growing Food
Learn from renowned local author, Amy Stross about how you can benefit your ecosystem, community, and your family, by growing your own food.
Find out more »Nature Days: Spring Equinox
The changing of the seasons here! Explore how nature transitions to Spring while learning how you can too.
Find out more »Helping Hands Volunteers with REI
Join Imago and REI for a fun, family-friendly day of service at Imago's nature preserve. We'll be busy getting our trails ready for spring!
Find out more »Forest Bathing
Come sit-spot with us and let all of your pores soak in the beauty of the forest. In this simple workshop, we’ll enjoy solitude in the forest followed by a simple group reflection.
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April 2018
First Friday Conversation: Green Cleaning
Learn how to make green cleaners that really work in this fun, hands-on First Friday Conversation.
Find out more »Nature Days: Happy Bird Day!
It's Imago's 40th year! Help us celebrate by coming to our "Bird-Day" Celebration. Birds are everywhere. Let’s see which birds are here this month and how we can help care for them.
Find out more »Spring Imago Amigos
Be a part of our regular, fun Saturday workdays. Help us make our nature preserve look great through a myriad of projects from gardening, landscaping, trail work, habitat restoration and more. Great for a group or individuals.
Find out more »Project Dragonfly Day at Imago
A day of service with our friends at Project Dragonfly
Find out more »Red Bud Blossom Celebration
Celebrate the arrival of spring and bask in the beauty of flowering trees. Plant a native tree on our preserve, bring a picnic to enjoy in nature, and even take a young tree home with you to celebrate for years to come.
Find out more »Spring Open House and Earth Day Scavenger Hunt
Spend an Earth Day afternoon with Imago and take part in a fun scavenger hunt on our whole nature preserve that will feature Imago's nature, our history as well as some fun challenges.
Find out more »May 2018
Feast of Joy
Join us for a community celebration of May Day! Revel in great conversation and delicious poetry over a family-style meal. Toast to the light and color of Spring with May Pole dancing and fireside festivities!
Find out more »First Friday Conversation: Native Plants in our Garden
Learn how to use native plants in your garden to beautify your home and to benefit local wildlife. Led by Keystone Flora Nursery founder, Eileen Frechette.
Find out more »Nature Days: Edible Plants
Nature is the first supermarket. Find out how to locate food in Nature and if it's poisonous.
Find out more »Northside Urban Hike
Get a great hike through the natural areas of Northside and treat yourself to a delicious brunch afterwards.
Find out more »Spring Imago Amigos
Be a part of our regular, fun Saturday workdays. Help us make our nature preserve look great through a myriad of projects from gardening, landscaping, trail work, habitat restoration and more. Great for a group or individuals.
Find out more »June 2018
Summer Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the beginning of summer through history, ritual and fun activities.
Find out more »September 2018
Imago Amigos – Music in the Woods
Join us for the first of our Music in the Woods volunteer opportunities. A fun evening of art making, food, beer and friends!
Find out more »Music in the Woods Preparation
Help Imago get ready for our biggest event. Our amazing volunteers are the key to Music in the Woods' success. Be a part of the crew AND get a free admission to the event.
Find out more »Music in the Woods Preparation
Help Imago get ready for our biggest event. Our amazing volunteers are the key to Music in the Woods' success. Be a part of the crew AND get a free admission to the event.
Find out more »Music in the Woods Preparation
Help Imago get ready for our biggest event. Our amazing volunteers are the key to Music in the Woods' success. Be a part of the crew AND get a free admission to the event.
Find out more »Music in the Woods Preparation
Help Imago get ready for our biggest event. Our amazing volunteers are the key to Music in the Woods' success. Be a part of the crew AND get a free admission to the event.
Find out more »Music in the Woods Preparation
Help Imago get ready for our biggest event. Our amazing volunteers are the key to Music in the Woods' success. Be a part of the crew AND get a free admission to the event.
Find out more »Music in the Woods Preparation
Help Imago get ready for our biggest event. Our amazing volunteers are the key to Music in the Woods' success. Be a part of the crew AND get a free admission to the event.
Find out more »Music in the Woods
Join us for the 17th Annual late summer celebration featuring food, a silent auction, beer and of course, music!
Find out more »Fall Equinox Celebration
Join Imago for a celebration of the Fall Season. One of the two days of year when night and day are equal length (Spring Equinox being the other). Join friends and community members for an evening with art, intention, ritual and fun!
Find out more »October 2018
October First Friday Conversation: Connecting to Nature
Participate in a lively discussion sharing how we each connect with the natural world around us with Jill Korach, Imago's Council President.
Find out more »Community Nature Days
Visit Imago the first Saturday of each month for our Community NatureDays. Enjoy a fun day of exploring, art making, and hiking with our naturalists. These days are Open House style so bring yourself, your friend, or your family for as long as you’d like, whenever you'd like, to wander the 16 acre nature center.
Find out more »Fall Open House
Join Imago for a fun afternoon of celebration, artwork and storytelling with artist Abby Schnure and Imago Executive Director, Chris Clements
Find out more »November 2018
First Friday Conversation: Composting 101
Join Kylie Johnson from the Civic Garden Center for a great tutorial on how to compost.
Find out more »Community Nature Days
Visit Imago the first Saturday of each month for our Community NatureDays. Enjoy a fun day of exploring, art making, and hiking with our naturalists. These days are Open House style so bring yourself, your friend, or your family for as long as you’d like, whenever you'd like, to wander the 16 acre nature center.
Find out more »Champion Honeysuckle Hunt
Join us at Imago for a chance to win fame as the champion honeysuckle hunter.
Find out more »4th Annual Plaid Friday Hike
Join us for the 4th Annual Plaid Friday Hike! This yearly tradition celebrates community, nature and the city. This wonderful walk is a great way to move your body after your Thanksgiving feast and do something better than shopping. This year's hike will feature Lytle Park, Mt. Adams, Eden Park, and Friendship Peace Park including many hidden and little-known attractions. The hike will be about 5 miles long with a few stops to take in the beautiful vistas. Please Register…
Find out more »December 2018
First Friday Conversation: Plastic Free Life
In this conversation Erin will share some of her story as well as tips and ideas that you can use in your own zero waste endeavors. This is a great opportunity to become inspired to reduce your own waste footprint.
Find out more »Upcycled Holidays
The amazing Adrian is back to lead another wonderful workshop of holiday cheer made out of "trash". Adrian brings a room full of materials and ideas and you use your creativity to make beautiful gifts and holiday decorations.
Find out more »Winter Solstice Celebration
Join Imago for our most popular celebration, the Winter Solstice! We will reflect on the gifts of the past year and look forward to the coming year and the return of the sun. We'll start with a community potluck at 6:00 followed by the celebration at 7:00. The celebration involves reflection, storytelling, art-making and a history of Solstice celebrations from around the world. Families welcome. This is Imago's most popular seasonal celebration so register before it fills up Click here…
Find out more »February 2019
Imago Amigos
Join us for a fun day of habitat restoration, trail work and tree planting!
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