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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 9 and continuing through the second and fourth Mondays through November, 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.

   “Through outdoor play and exploration, kids will learn about plants, animals, and their habitats, and much more! Being outdoors contributes significantly not only to physical health, but also to cognitive development and sensory processing. Classes are held entirely outdoors, barring extreme weather, so kids should come dressed for the weather,” said Program Coordinator Michelle Hoefs.

   Session dates will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on September 9 & 23, October 14 & 28, November 11 & 25. The 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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