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            1Ranger Nature Center Sundays
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMRanger Nature Center SundaysTime: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 Visitor Center 2nd Floor Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only.
2Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 3Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 4Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 5Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 6Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 7Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 8Ranger Nature Center Sundays
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMRanger Nature Center SundaysTime: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 Visitor Center 2nd Floor Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only.
9Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 10Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 11Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 12Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 13Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 14Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 15Ranger Nature Center Sundays
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMRanger Nature Center SundaysTime: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 Visitor Center 2nd Floor Fairy House registration beginsFairy House registration beginsGuidelines for constructing and submitting a Fairy House will be available on the Friends of Quiet Waters Park website, Facebook page, and Instagram beginning March 15.  The first 75 qualifying applications will be accepted. Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only.
16Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 17Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 18Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 19Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 20Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 21Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 22Ranger Nature Center Sundays
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMRanger Nature Center SundaysTime: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 Visitor Center 2nd Floor Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only.
23Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 24Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 25Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 26Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 27Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 28Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only. 29Ranger Nature Center Sundays
12:00 PM – 2:00 PMRanger Nature Center SundaysTime: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
 Visitor Center 2nd Floor Midwinter Melange ExhibitMidwinter Melange ExhibitBeginning January 28 and continuing through March 29, 2026 in the Willow Gallery will hang “Midwinter Melange.” It is a collection of artwork in various media from the artists associated with the Art Committee who run the galleries at Quiet Waters Park. The show will exhibit works in pastel, oil, ceramics, stitchery, weaving, dyed silk scarves, computer generated art and watercolor. Many of the artists are retired art teachers who have found a wonderful extension of their lives become artists themselves. The Opening Reception will be February 15, 2026 from 1:30 TO 3:30 in the Visitor Center. The Galleries are open from 9 – 4 on weekdays and 10 – 4 on weekends. Entrance to the park is $8 per vehicle; fee is waived for the Reception only.
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