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Watercolor Painting Age 16+
Beginning to intermediate level painters will learn traditional and experimental ADULT
watercolor techniques and application. Class includes demonstration, individual
assistance, discussion, and critique. Instructor continually introduces new
methods and projects. Supply list will be emailed.
Kent Commons | $116/6, $97/5 | Instructor: J. Iwasaki
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Mon 5 sess. 5/12-6/16 1pm-3pm AD0501 01S OUTDOORS
Tue 6 sess. 5/13-6/17 1pm-3pm AD0501 02S

Adult Paint Night Age 16+ Soos Creek Bird Walk
Paint your own work of art with step-by-step guidance from an experienced art Join Friends of Soos Creek Park volunteer Joe Miles for an FREE
teacher! All materials provided. interpretive walk looking and listening for some of the 100+
Kent Commons | $25 | Instructor: M. Murphy-Brown species of birds who call the park home. Walk is free, but
DAY CLASS SESSIONS DATES TIMES # participants must pre-register as program fills up quickly. The
walk will begin at King County’s Gary Grant Park, located at 13524 SE 208th St.
Sat Gnome with 1 sess. 4/19 4:30pm-6:30pm AD0503 01S Gary Grant Soos Creek Park | Free | Instructor: Soos Creek Staff
Easter Eggs
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TIMES
Sat Flower in 1 sess. 5/17 4:30pm-6:30pm AD0503 02S DAY SESSIONS DATES 9am-11am AD1402 01S
5/10
Sat
1 sess.
Umbrella
Dragonfly by
Sat 1 sess. 7/19 4:30pm-6:30pm AD0503 04S
the Water Soos Creek Park Ethnobotany Walk
Parrot on FREE
Sat 1 sess. 8/16 4:30pm-6:30pm AD0503 05S
Branch Soos Creek Park is rich with plant life! From tiny ground plants
like chickweed and miner's lettuce, to the towering western red
cedars that line the trail, during this walk, we'll identify a variety
Adult Pottery Age 16+ of plants and discuss their edible, medicinal, and utilitarian
properties. Walk is free, but participants must pre-register as program fills up
Pottery is so much fun! Sink your hands into clay and experience the magic. quickly Participants will meet at the Soos Creek Maintenance Lot, located at
You’ll start by crafting functional pieces like cups, bowls, and plates, while also 24810 148th Ave SE.
learning essential shaping and glazing techniques. As you progress, continuing Soos Creek Park Maint. Shop | Free | Instructor: Soos Creek Staff
participants can take on more complex projects and personal styles, with
guidance from the instructor. Join our vibrant community of pottery enthusiasts DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
and discover the joy of creating beautiful, handmade pottery together! A $25 Sat 1 sess. 5/24 2pm-3:30pm AD1403 01S
non-refundable fee is included in this activity.
KMP | $228/6, $192/5 | Instructor: B. Ohno Soos Creek Park Walking Meditation
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Mon 6 sess. 4/14-5/19 6:15pm-7:45pm AD0504 03S Soos Creek Park is one of south King County’s prized wetland FREE
habitats. Take one of our interpretive walks to learn more about
Mon 5 sess. 6/2-6/30 6:15pm-7:45pm AD0504 04S this fascinating area. Walks are free, but participants must pre-
register as program fills up quickly. Participants will meet at the
Kent Commons | $228/6, $192/5 | Instructor: B. Ohno Soos Creek Maintenance Lot, located at 24810 148th Ave SE.
DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES # Soos Creek Park Maint. Shop | Free | Instructor: Soos Creek Staff
Sat 6 sess. 4/19-5/24 10am-11:30am AD0504 01S DAY SESSIONS DATES TIMES #
Sat 5 sess. 5/31-6/28 10am-11:30am AD0504 02S Sat 1 sess. 5/24 4pm-5pm AD1404 01S
Soos Creek Bat Walk
KENT Join us for a guided walk to locate and identify the bats who FREE
call Soos Creek Park home. Participants must pre-register as
COMMUNITY program fills up quickly. Participants will meet at King County’s
Gary Grant Park, located at 13524 SE 208th St.
GARDEN Gary Grant Soos Creek Park | Free | Instructor: Soos Creek Staff #
DAY
DATES
TIMES
SESSIONS
Located at Commons Neighborhood Park Sat 1 sess. 6/28 9pm-10:30pm AD1405 01S
Sat 1 sess. 7/26 8:30pm-10pm AD1405 02S
Since 1997, the Kent Community Garden has yielded Sat 1 sess. 8/23 8pm-9:30pm AD1405 03S
fresh produce and crops, created a sense of community,
and provided the benefits of physical activity for many
hundreds of gardeners!
For just $56, you can rent a 7.5’ x 19’ (400 sq ft) plot and
grow fresh vegetables and produce from April-October.
ADA accessible plots available.
Registration opens on
March 13 at 10AM.
Visit KentWA.gov/Garden for program
details or contact: Rachel Gilbert, Program
Coordinator - RGilbert@KentWA.gov.

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Register for Spring and Summer programs at MyKentParks.com/Register or call 253-856-5100