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Welcome back to the Richmond Parks & Recreation weekly activities newsletter!

We have curated a list of fun activities for individuals and the whole family that we plan to share with you for the rest of 2021! This week's activities include the Landscaping Design Gardening Class, Gentle Yoga, the Winter Farmers Market, and Walking Wildflowers. Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Drive Thru Egg Hunt and the Return of JUKO this Summer!

With the pandemic following us into the new year, this newsletter will continue to feature both virtual and in-person activities with the intention of helping you energize your week, while also staying safe and healthy.

Mark Your Calendars

Join us on Saturday, March 27 for our annual Egg Hunt with a twist!

This year, you and your family will enter Glen Miller Park off Grand Blvd. or at the Madonna Of The Trail and will receive a map with instructions on how to find the "hidden" eggs.

Along the way, there will be multiple sponsored stops with volunteers that will hand out goodies, every child 12 years old and younger will receive a basket (while supplies last), and be entered in a contest to win larger prizes

For more information, follow the link below.

Drive Thru Egg Hunt

We Have Exciting News!

Mark your calendars for the return of JUKO this summer on 5/31!

Be on the lookout for more information coming soon.

If you're interested in working JUKO call us at 765-983-PARK.

In-Person Activities

Come out to the Pavilion at Springwood Park on March 9th at 5:30pm for our Landscape Design Gardening Class!

This is a great opportunity to spend time with friends and family, connect with fellow community members, and learn about plants and gardening. We hope to see you there!

For more information, click the link below.

Landscape Design Class

Gentle Yoga

Join the Richmond Senior Community Center every Friday at 9am for Gentle Yoga led by Shari Veach. There is plenty of room for social distancing as the class is held in the gymnasium.

Gentle Yoga is free to members and $5 to the public 18 and up.

For more information, please contact the Senior Community Center at (765) 983-7300.

Find local products every Saturday, 10am-1pm, from 100% certified, local farmers & vendors! Produce, meat, eggs, honey, baked goods, jams and jellies, candles, soaps, jewelry, fine art, and so much more!

For more information about the Winter Farmers Market, please click the link below.

Winter Farmers Market

At-Home Activities

Spring is coming! Get ready for the season by testing your wildflower identification skills! All flowers in this activity can be found at Hayes Arboretum but remember that it is prohibited to take these or any living organisms from our property!

This event occurs Tuesday-Saturday, online.

Click the link below to check out Hayes Arboretum's Facebook to participate.

Hayes Arboretum Facebook

St. Patrick's Day Craft

St. Patty's day is right around the corner and we have a fun craft for you and the kiddos. All you need is glue, popsicle sicks, scissors, paper, and googly eyes.

Follow the link below for directions on how to create these adorable puppets. Have fun!

St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Puppet Craft

Staying Safe While in the Parks

With the weather warming up, it is important to remember best practices for social distancing when getting outside to visit parks. We've included three important resources below to help you stay informed on the current guidelines.