b'15 Learning Free-for-All Week809st 1 EionmmisscoRainwater Catchment SystemStar Party and Presentation: Design ConstellationsParticipants will learn about rainwater catchment systemLearn about summer constellations as well as mythology, components, beneficial uses, appropriate collectionhow to locate constellations and some interesting types of surfaces, pre-storage filtration and tank storage options.objects found within these star patterns. Volunteers will set Bring a calculator and map of your site to help personalizeup telescopes in the NMP gardens to view planets, Open the experience. Our discussion will also include cost- Clusters, Globular Star Clusters, Double Stars, Planetary effective ways to reduce run-off, pros and cons of differentNebula and even a Galaxy or two. Feel free to bring your designs and project examples. Please register online or callown telescope as well! Please register online or call the NMP the NMP Nature Center at 541.488.6606. Nature Center at 541.488.6606.WHO: No experience necessary - bring your curiosity WHO: Star gazers of all agesWHAT: A practical step-by-step class to learn how to designWHAT: A presentation about the summer constellations your own water catchment system and view celestial objects with volunteers from the Southern INSTRUCTOR: Jim Reiland of Many Hands Builders is aOregon Skywatcherslicensed contractor specializing in rainwater catchmentINSTRUCTOR: Daniel Otte is a teacher at Ashland Middle systems and straw bale building. School and is an amateur astronomer with Southern Oregon Skywatchers.AGES18 & up DAYWednesdayDATE Aug 21TIME 6-8pmPLACENMP Nature CenterCOSTFREENature MeditationTune into nature with a guided meditation beneath the shade of a giant oak tree in North Mountain Park. Benches will be available to sit upon, but bring a mat or pillow if you prefer. Please register online or call the NMP Nature Center at 541.488.6606.WHO: Beginners welcome - includes a walk on bark pathsAGESAll ages welcome to the meditation site DAYSaturdayWHAT: A short, guided meditation, led outdoors DATE Aug 24TIME 8:30-10:30pmINSTRUCTOR: Jen Aguayo is a Registered Yoga Teacher,PLACENMP Nature Centermeditator and devoted nature lover. COSTFREEAGES15 & upDAYThursday Introduction to the Ashland DATE Aug 22TIME 4:45-5:30 pm Forest PlanPLACEMeet in front of the NMP Nature CenterCOSTFREE More info on p 7AshlandParksandRec.org | Facebook.com/AshlandParksandRec | ParksInfo@ashland.or.us 41'