Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center
Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center Description
Iowa City Recreation
Upcoming Events at Robert A. Lee Community Recreation Center
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Nature Escape: Art at the Edible Classroom
<div class="YUc15" data-id="content-viewer" dir="ltr" style="--ricos-text-color:rgb(var(--textColorV2));--ricos-text-color-tuple:var(--textColorV2);--ricos-action-color:rgb(var(--linkColorV2));--ricos-action-color-tuple:var(--linkColorV2);--ricos-background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);--ricos-background-color-tuple:255, 255, 255;--ricos-fallback-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);--ricos-fallback-color-tuple:0, 0, 0;--ricos-settings-action-color:rgb(17, 109, 255);--ricos-settings-action-color-tuple:17, 109, 255;--ricos-focus-action-color:rgb(17, 109, 255);--ricos-focus-action-color-tuple:17, 109, 255;--ricos-action-color-fallback:rgb(0, 0, 0);--ricos-action-color-fallback-tuple:0, 0, 0;--ricos-font-family:var(--textFontV2-family);--ricos-custom-p-font-weight:normal;--ricos-custom-p-font-style:normal;--ricos-custom-p-line-height:1.5;--ricos-custom-p-font-size:16px;--ricos-custom-h1-font-weight:normal;--ricos-custom-h1-font-style:normal;--ricos-custom-h1-line-height:1.5;--ricos-custom-h1-font-size:40px;--ricos-custom-h2-font-weight:normal;--ricos-custom-h2-font-style:normal;--ricos-custom-h2-line-height:1.5;--ricos-custom-h2-font-size:28px;--ricos-custom-h3-font-weight:normal;--ricos-custom-h3-font-style:normal;--ricos-custom-h3-line-height:1.5;--ricos-custom-h3-font-size:24px;--ricos-custom-h4-font-weight:normal;--ricos-custom-h4-font-style:normal;--ricos-custom-h4-line-height:1.5;--ricos-custom-h4-font-size:20px;--ricos-custom-h5-font-weight:normal;--ricos-custom-h5-font-style:normal;--ricos-custom-h5-line-height:1.5;--ricos-custom-h5-font-size:18px;--ricos-custom-h6-font-weight:normal;--ricos-custom-h6-font-style:normal;--ricos-custom-h6-line-height:1.5;--ricos-custom-h6-font-size:16px;--ricos-custom-quote-line-height:1.5;--ricos-custom-quote-font-size:18px;--ricos-custom-code-block-line-height:1.5;--ricos-custom-editor-add-plugin-button-plus-icon-color:#116DFF;--ricos-breakout-normal-padding-start:0;--ricos-breakout-normal-padding-end:0;--ricos-breakout-full-width-padding-start:0;--ricos-breakout-full-width-padding-end:0"> <div class="z-DD8"> <div class="hKIgZ"> <p class="yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti" dir="auto" id="viewer-itcgz2410"><span class="yakoZ"><span>Need a break from the </span><a class="p0voE XhQT4" data-hook="WebLink" href="https://summerofthearts.org/sota-events/iowa-arts-festival/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u style="text-decoration:underline"><span>Iowa Arts Festival</span></u></a><span> crowds and buzz? Just a short stroll from downtown, the Edible Classroom is a lush, inviting space where art and nature intertwine. Perfect for relaxing, getting inspired, and connecting with the beauty of a thriving food forest.</span></span></p> <p class="yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti" dir="auto" id="viewer-3b9uo11620"><span class="yakoZ"><span>This free event is all about hands-on creativity, mindfulness, and community. Whether you want to paint, garden, explore, or simply enjoy a quiet moment surrounded by greenery, there’s something for everyone.</span></span></p> <p class="yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti" dir="auto" id="viewer-aiz6311623"><span class="yakoZ"><span>What’s Happening:</span></span></p> <ul> <li class="yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti _9b43l" dir="" id="viewer-gtzcl11625" style="margin-inline-start: 1.5em; list-style-type: disc;"><span class="yakoZ"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>Guided Garden Tour: </span></strong><span>Stroll through raised beds and a food forest with a Nature Educator. Learn about organic gardening, companion planting, and food forestry—while tasting fresh veggies, herbs, and fruits straight from the garden.</span></span></li> <li class="yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti _9b43l" dir="" style="margin-inline-start: 1.5em; list-style-type: disc;"><span class="yakoZ"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>Rock Painting Party:</span></strong><span> Pick a stone and make it your own. Paint a keepsake to remember the festival or craft a plant marker for your garden.</span></span></li> <li class="yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti _9b43l" dir="" id="viewer-wvaiu11629" style="margin-inline-start: 1.5em; list-style-type: disc;"><span class="yakoZ"><strong style="font-weight:700"><span>Nature Art:</span></strong><span> Create art from natural materials and leave it for others to enjoy. Let the landscape be your canvas.</span></span></li> <li class="yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti _9b43l" dir="" id="viewer-e0mtt11631" style="margin-inline-start: 1.5em; list-style-type: disc;"><span class="yakoZ"><strong style="font-weight: 700;"><span>Gardening Guides:</span></strong><span> Take home easy-to-follow publications to start or improve your own garden.</span></span></li> <li class="yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti _9b43l" dir="" id="viewer-0j28311633" style="margin-inline-start: 1.5em; list-style-type: disc;"><span class="yakoZ"><strong style="font-weight: 700;"><span>Tasty Bites:</span></strong><span> Enjoy free, nourishing snacks, courtesy of New Pioneer Food Co-op.</span></span></li> </ul> <p class="yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti" dir="auto" id="viewer-dulgd11636"><span class="yakoZ"><span>Come as you are—curious, creative, or simply in need of a little green space to breathe. We’d love to see you there!</span></span></p> <p class="yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti" dir="auto" id="viewer-ziaq1369"><span class="yakoZ"><span>This event is part of our </span><a class="p0voE XhQT4" data-hook="WebLink" href="https://www.backyardabundance.org/guru" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u style="text-decoration: underline;"><span>Nature Escapes series</span></u></a><span>—fun, drop-in experiences held year-round in the public gardens we manage.</span></span></p> <p class="yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti" dir="auto" id="viewer-v5o7i2445"><span class="yakoZ"><span>SPONSORS AND PARTNERS</span></span></p> <p class="yU1AD eBpBo XxGZC ozAti" dir="auto" id="viewer-lcqzs2446"><span class="yakoZ"><span>This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.</span></span></p> <ul class="bJAXr XxGZC"> <li aria-level="1" class="_9b43l" dir="auto" style="margin-inline-start: 1.5em; list-style-type: disc;"><a class="p0voE XhQT4" data-hook="WebLink" href="https://www.hillsbank.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>Hills Bank</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1" class="_9b43l" dir="auto" style="margin-inline-start: 1.5em; list-style-type: disc;"><a class="p0voE XhQT4" data-hook="WebLink" href="https://www.icgov.org/government/departments-and-divisions/parks-and-recreation" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1" class="_9b43l" dir="auto" style="margin-inline-start: 1.5em; list-style-type: disc;"><a class="p0voE XhQT4" data-hook="WebLink" href="https://100grannies.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>100 Grannies</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1" class="_9b43l" dir="auto" style="margin-inline-start: 1.5em; list-style-type: disc;"><a class="p0voE XhQT4" data-hook="WebLink" href="https://www.extension.iastate.edu/johnson/master-gardener-program" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>Master Gardeners of Johnson County</span></a></li> <li aria-level="1" class="_9b43l" dir="auto" style="margin-inline-start: 1.5em; list-style-type: disc;"><a class="p0voE XhQT4" data-hook="WebLink" href="https://www.newpi.coop/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><span>New Pioneer Food Co-op</span></a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> 2025-03-24 14:30:00 -0500Robert A. 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