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   Happy Dancing Turtle is offering classes for four- and five-year-olds to learn about sustainability and nature appreciation. Beginning Monday, September 11 and continuing the second and fourth Mondays through November 27, the Tiny Turtles program offers four- and five-year-olds time to explore the natural world around them at the Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus in Pine River.

   “Learning and playing together as a group outdoors enhances the experience for everyone,” said Program Coordinator Michelle Hoefs. “We learn about plants, animals and their habitats, and more!” Classes are held entirely outdoors from 10 to 11 a.m. each class date. Kids must be dressed for the weather each day, whether that means mud boots and raincoats or full winter gear. The season will be changing over the scheduled class dates which are September 11 and 25, October 9 & 23, November 13 & 27. Fee is $30 per child. For more information or to register visit www.happydancingturtle.org/tiny-turtles or contact Michelle Hoefs at 218-587-2303 or [email protected].

   Happy Dancing Turtle is a nonprofit dedicated to growing good stewards of the planet by providing education, programs, and experiences for youth and adults that inspire wonder and empower change.

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