Community Gardening

from City of Bloomington, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department Program Guide, Winter/Spring 2021

by Bloomington, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department

Preschool

Community gardens are a place for all levels of gardener, from aspiring to master gardener. Join us and reap all of the benefits that community gardens offer. Access to delicious, nutritious, fresh food is just the beginning. Gardeners: • experience physical and mental health benefits • enjoy the sights and sounds of nature • meet people with a shared interest • carry out their own food culture • engage children in experiential learning • help their families develop healthy eating habits • learn tips from experts in our classes • join us at a community event The Bloomington Community Gardening Program provides the infrastructure so that you can grow your own food with little financial or material investment. We provide: • deer fencing • access to water • communal tools • composting • knowledgeable garden staff who are ready to help you • a monthly garden newsletter Visit bloomington.in.gov/parks/community-gardening or contact communitygardens@bloomington.in.gov for more information. Registration for new gardeners begins Wednesday, February 17 and continues until all plots are rented.

Financial assistance is available.

Butler Park Community Gardens

Nestled in the southwest corner of Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park at the intersection of West Ninth and North John Streets, Butler Park Community Garden is a place for members of the public to try their hand at organic gardening in rented plots. The garden includes 50 organic in-ground plots (available in two sizes), as well as three raised beds for rent.

Code Annual cost Description

165201-A $40/in-city, $47/non-city Organic Small Plot (approx. 95 sq. ft) 165201-B $40/in-city, $47/non-city Organic Raised Bed (approx. 32 sq. ft) 165201-C $53/in-city, $61/non-city Organic Large Plot (approx. 140 sq. ft)

Switchyard Park Community Gardens

Located at the north end of the park, accessible by the B-Line Trail or the West Grimes Lane parking lot, Switchyard Park Community Garden is a place for members of the public to try their hand at organic gardening in rented raised beds.

Code Annual cost Description

165203-A $40/in-city, $47/non-city Raised Bed (approx. 24–32 sq. ft)

Willie Streeter Community Gardens

In Winslow Woods Park on South Highland Ave., Willie Streeter Community Garden is a place for members of the public to try their hand at gardening in rented plots. The garden includes in-ground plots (available in two sizes), as well as raised beds for rent.

Code Annual cost Description

165202-A $40/in-city, $47/non-city Raised Bed (32 sq. ft) 165202-B $40/in-city, $47/non-city Small Plot (100 sq. ft) 165202-C $75/in-city, $87/non-city Large Plot (200 sq. ft)

Gardening Classes For more information, contact Sarah Mullin at 349-3704 or mullins@bloomington.in.gov. For ages 18 yrs. and up.

Dormant Fruit Tree Pruning

Learn how to prune and tend fruit trees during the dormant season. There will be a 30-minute instruction period followed by 90 minutes of hands-on pruning time with assistance from leaders. Please bring your own gloves and pruning equipment if you have it. We will have some supplies to share if necessary. Instructors: BCO Leaders

Sa 2/6 • 2–4 p.m. • Register by 2/4. This class is donation based. Proceeds support the Bloomington Community Gardening Program and the Bloomington Community Orchard. Bloomington Community Orchard, 2120 S. Highland Ave.

Garden Tools 101

In gardening, knowing the right tool for the task is key. Using the proper tools in the correct way helps you find more success in your garden with less stress on the body. Learn about the tools that we keep around our gardens; some we will discuss include soil knives, stirrup hoes, hand pruners, spades and rakes. We will show you how and when to use them to yield the best results. Instructor: Marie Becker, Working Foreperson, City of Bloomington Landscaping

W 3/10 • 5:30–7 p.m. • Register by 3/9 • 165205-A $10/in-city, $12/non-city Allison-Jukebox Community Center

TLC for Tools

Let’s get ready for spring! Bring your hand pruners and we will get technical. We will disassemble, clean, grease, reassemble and sharpen hand pruners. All good tools need some winter TLC and we will show you how. If you don’t have your own pair of pruners but would like to learn about tool TLC, we will have some extras that you can clean up for the Community Gardening Program. Instructor: Marie Becker, Working Foreperson, City of Bloomington Landscaping

W 3/24 • 5:30–7 p.m. • Register by 3/23 • 165204-A $10/in-city, $12/non-city Allison-Jukebox Community Center

Gardening Success Starts with Soil Health

Learn techniques from soil health experts that will save you time and energy in the garden and help build the foundation for a garden that thrives. We will talk about the benefits of mulching, incorporating cover crops into your rotation, plant spacing, reducing soil disturbance, and building your soil microbiology. Instructors: Cara Bergschneider and Devin Brown

Su 4/25 • 1:30–3:30 p.m. • Register by 4/23 • 165207-A $10/in-city, $12/non-city Willie Streeter Community Gardens

FRANK SOUTHERN ICE ARENA Ice Information Hotline: 349-3741 Call the Ice Information Hotline for public skating times, holiday skating hours, open ice times, special events, and weather-related closings. 2100 S. Henderson St. • 349-3740 A maximum of 75 skaters are allowed on the ice pad at one time. The front doors will be locked with 45 minutes remaining in the session.

Sports Facility Manager: Dee Tuttle Sports Facility/Maintenance Manager: Hsiung Marler Facility information: Ice pad, locker rooms, restrooms, concessions, lobby, skate rental, skate sharpening Accessibility: Accessible lobby area and restrooms

Public Skating

Public Skating: October 16 through February 26 Monday through Friday: Noon–2:30 p.m. Friday: 7–9 p.m. Saturday: 1:30–3 p.m. 7–9 p.m. (Lunar Skating) 9:15–11 p.m. (Night Owl) Sunday: 3–5 p.m. General Admission: $6 Skate Rental: $3 New Skate Sharpening: $10 Skate Sharpening: $6 and $7 (immediate service) Economy Pass: $54 (10 sessions, excludes skate rental)

Holiday Public Skating

M DECEMBER Tu W Th

NEW!20 21 22 23 24 noon–6 p.m. noon–6 p.m. noon–6 p.m. noon–6 p.m. CLOSED 27 28 29 30 31 noon–6 p.m. noon–6 p.m. noon–6 p.m. noon–6 p.m. noon–4 p.m.

M JANUARY Tu W Th

3noon–6 p.m. F

25 CLOSED

Sa 19 noon–6 p.m. 26 noon–6 p.m.

F 1 CLOSED

Sa 2 noon–6 p.m. Lunar Skating

Skate in a specially lit, lunar-like arena while listening to the best hits of the ’80s, ’90s and today courtesy of the Arena’s super-watt sound system. Groups of all sizes and skaters of all ability levels are welcome! Lunar skating involves the use of strobe and other special-effect lighting.

Lunar Skating does not take place 12/19, 12/26, or 1/2. Sa 10/16–2/26 • 7–9 p.m. $6 admission, $3 skate rental Night Owl Skating

Enjoy late-night skating at the Frank Southern Ice Arena.

Night Owl Skating does not take place 12/19, 12/26, or 1/2. Sa 10/16–2/26 • 9:15–11 p.m. $6 admission, $3 skate rental

Hockey Initiation II

This program follows the USA Hockey curriculum to teach fundamental skating and hockey skills while providing a positive experience for beginning hockey players. The primary focus of instruction is on skating, puck handling, passing, and shooting. Equipment required: a bicycle helmet, any type of gloves, and a hockey stick. Participants prepared to move to the next level are invited to join a House Hockey team. Registration for the House Hockey program continues throughout the ice season.

Su 1/10–2/14 • 1:45–2:45 p.m. Register by 1/8 • 125017-A $55/in-city, $60/non-city • For ages 5–14 yrs. Frank Southern Ice Arena

Session II

Ice skating lessons may be modified or cancelled based on local health department guidelines.

The Skating School curriculum is a combination of the best attributes of the Ice Skating Institute’s Learn-to-Skate Program and the U.S. Figure Skating’s Basic Skills Program. The program helps skaters progress from level to level at a steady pace. Skaters will feel a sense of accomplishment as they master the skills necessary to become confident skaters in any ice sport.

All classes are 30 minutes in length and each session is eight weeks. In addition to class time, each skater is allotted 30 minutes of ice time for independent practice. Details on practice time will be given during the first week of lessons. Registration fee includes skate rental. Classes begin promptly at the listed times. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to put on skates. Non-registered individuals are not permitted on the ice at any time. All Tot skaters should have a safety (bicycle or skating) helmet.

Youth scholarships available from the Bloomington Parks Foundation! Families are invited to apply for need-based scholarships for any Parks and Recreation program. Take part in Kid City Break Days, play an exciting season of Bloomington Youth Basketball, learn to ice skate at The Skating School, and more! For more information about how to apply for a scholarship, contact Bloomington Parks and Recreation at 349-3700 or visit bloomington.in.gov/node/3874. Scholarship applications must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the program registration deadline.

Adult 3 Figure Skating Level 8 Figure Skating

Adult 2 Level 7 As an option, Level 8

Adult 1 THE Level 5 Level 6 skaters may also enroll in Figure Skating while taking Level 8 classes.

SKATINGLevel 3 Level 4 Level 1 Level 2 SCHOOL at Frank Southern Ice ArenaTot 2 Tot 3 City of Bloomington Parks and RecreationTot 1

Session II dates:

Thursdays: January 7–February 25 Fridays: January 8–February 26 Saturdays: January 9–February 27

$80/in-city, $90/non-city for all sessions except Figure Skating, which is $100/in-city, $110/non-city

Register by 1/5.

Private Skating Lessons

Private and semi-private lessons are available for basic ice skating, power skating, and figure skating. Lessons are 30 minutes long with a certified coach. Lessons are generally available weekdays between 9–11:30 a.m.

Exact lesson times to be arranged with the coach.

Skaters pay a lesson fee to the coach (fees vary by coach but roughly $22–$25 per 30 minutes), a $6 daily ice arena admission, and $3 for skate rental (if needed). Coaches do not accept credit cards. Admission and skate rental payable by credit card or cash.

For more information or to schedule a lesson, contact Hsiung Marler at marlerh@bloomington.in.gov. DAY TIME CODE Parent & Tot

Ages 2–5 yrs. For beginning skaters who need the security of having a parent on the ice with them. The parent must be on the ice during the class. Skaters build confidence through games and basic instruction. Skaters learn pre-swizzle Vs. F 3:50–4:20 p.m. 125001-A Sa 11:05–11:35 a.m. 125001-B

Tot 1

Ages 3–6 yrs. No previous skating experience required. Participants must be able to separate from parents. Learn to fall and recover, march in place and forward, pre-swizzle Vs, beginning two-foot glide, and dip in place. Th 5:30–6 p.m. 125002-A F 3:50-4:20 p.m. 125002-B Sa 10:30–11 a.m. 125002-C Sa 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m. 125002-D Sa 12:15–12:45 p.m. 125002-E

Tot 2

Ages 3–6 yrs. For the skater who has passed Tot 1. Forward twofoot glide, dip, swizzles, backward wiggles, and hop. Th 6:05–6:35 p.m. 125003-A F 3:50–4:20 p.m. 125003-B F 4:25–4:55 p.m. 125003-C Sa 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m. 125003-D Sa 12:15–12:45 p.m. 125003-E

Tot 3

Ages 3–6 yrs. For the skater who has passed Tot 2. Improve forward skating, swizzles, and backward wiggles. Learn rocking horse, stop in place, and glide turns. Upon passing Tot 3, skaters proceed to Level 2. Th 6:05–6:35 p.m. 125004-A F 3:50–4:20 p.m. 125004-B F 4:25–4:55 p.m. 125004-C Sa 12:45–1:15 p.m. 125004-D

Level 1

Ages 6–14 yrs. For the beginning skater. Learn marching, forward two-foot glide, dip, swizzles, glide turns, backward wiggles, rocking horse, and stop in place. Th 5:30–6 p.m. 125005-A Th 6:05–6:35 p.m. 125005-B F 4:25–4:55 p.m. 125005-C F 5–5:30 p.m. 125005-D Sa 10:30–11 a.m. 125005-E Sa 11:05–11:35 a.m. 125005-F Sa 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m. 125005-G Sa 12:15–12:45 p.m. 125005-H

DAY TIME CODE Level 2

For the skater who has passed Tot 3 or Level 1. Improve forward skating, swizzle, and rocking horse. Learn one-foot glides, backward swizzles, alternating pumps, moving stop and hop. Th 5:30–6 p.m. 125006-A F 4:25–4:55 p.m. 125006-B F 5–5:30 p.m. 125006-C Sa 10:30–11 a.m. 125006-D Sa 11:05–11:35 a.m. 125006-E Sa 12:45–1:15 p.m. 125006-F

Level 3

For the skater who has passed Level 2. Improve backward swizzles. Learn T-pushes, slaloms, forward pumping, beginning spin, backward alternating pumps, and forward stroking. Th 5:30–6 p.m. 125007-A F 5–5:30 p.m. 125007-B Sa 10:30–11 a.m. 125007-C Sa 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m. 125007-D Sa 12:15–12:45 p.m. 125007-E

Level 4

For the skater who has passed Level 3. Learn backward two-foot glide, forward edges, two-foot turn turns, lateral marching, and two-foot spin entry. Th 5:30–6 p.m. 125008-A F 5–5:30 p.m. 125008-B Sa 11:05–11:35 a.m. 125008-C Sa 11:40 a.m.–12:10 p.m. 125008-D

Level 5

For the skater who has passed Level 4. Learn forward beginning crossovers, moving two-foot turns, side-toe hops, as well as backward stroking, one-foot glides, and stops. Continue two-foot spins. Th 6:05–6:35 p.m. 125009-A F 4:25–4:55 p.m. 125009-B Sa 10:30–11 a.m. 125009-C Sa 12:15-12:45 p.m. 125009-D

Level 6

For the skater who has passed Level 5. Learn advanced forward crossovers, backward pumping and edges, two-foot turn sequence, and beginning T-stop. Continue two-foot spins. Th 6:05–6:35 p.m. 125010-A F 4:25–4:55 p.m. 125010-B Sa 10:30–11 a.m. 125010-C Sa 12:15–12:45 p.m. 125010-D

DAY TIME CODE Level 7

For the skater who has passed Level 6. Learn beginning backward crossovers, two-foot turns from backward to forward, forward outside three-turns, lunge or shoot-the-duck, bunny hop, T-stops, and beginning spiral. Continue two-foot spins. F 5–5:30 p.m. 125011-A Sa 11:05–11:35 a.m. 125011-B

Level 8

For the skater who has passed Level 7. Learn advanced backward crossovers and landing position, forward inside three-turns, mohawks, hockey stops, spirals, and connecting sequences. Continue two-foot spins. F 5–5:30 p.m. 125012-A Sa 11:05–11:35 a.m. 125012-B

Adult 1

For the skater with little or no on-ice experience. Learn basic forward and backward skating, swizzles, glides and stops. Th 6:05–6:35 p.m. 125013-A Sa 12:45–1:15 p.m. 125013-B

Adult 2

For the skater who has passed Adult 1. Learn advanced forward skating, backward glides and stops, forward jumps, edges, crossovers and two-foot turns. Sa 12:45–1:15 p.m. 125014-A

Adult 3

For the skater who has passed Adult 2. Learn backward pumps, edges, crossovers, three-turns, mohawks, advanced edges, spin and sequence. Sa 12:45–1:15 p.m. 125015-A

Figure Skating

For the skater who has passed Level 8, or who would like to add an optional advanced skills class to their enrollment in Level 8. Emphasis on glides, spins, and jumps. Class time is divided into power skating and freestyle lessons. Enrollment

includes eight, 65-minute lessons.

F 6:40–7:45 p.m. 125016-A

1700 W. Bloomfield Rd. • 349-3720 bloomington.in.gov/TLRC Fax: 349-3707 Hours September 1–May 31:

Monday–Friday: 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Christmas Eve (December 24): 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Christmas Day (December 25): Closed New Year’s Eve (December 31): 7 a.m.–1 p.m. New Year’s Day (January 1): Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 18): 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Easter (April 4): Closed

Facility Manager: Mark Sterner Facility Coordinator: Daren Eads Membership Coordinator: Megan Stark

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Twin Lakes Recreation Center Daily admissions (non-member)

• Adults ages 18–59 yrs.: $8 • Youth ages 7–17 yrs. and adults ages 60 yrs. and up: $7 • Youth ages 6 yrs. and younger admitted free with adult 18 yrs. and up.

Membership benefits

The Twin Lakes Recreation Center provides members with many choices to create a wellness plan that offers variety and challenge. Stop by and see how the TLRC can be a part of your fitness goals. Membership benefits include: • Indoor 1/5-mile rubberized track • Two group exercise studios • Five basketball courts • FREE group exercise for members • Indoor turf field • Discounted personal training • Expanded weight room packages • Cardio studio

Facility rental (per hour)

Party Room Program Room Studio A Studio B Basketball practice/court Basketball competition/tournament Turf field non-prime (April–September) Turf field prime (October–March) Entire Lower Level $45 $45 $65 $60 $30/hour $40/per court/per hour

$70/hour

$100/hour $155/hour

Memberships*

Type

Student

Under 18 yrs. or with valid college or university ID Automatic Monthly Debit**

$30/month

Automatically debited from your bank account each month. One month

$30

Six month***

$155

Savings of $25 over monthly rate. 12 month***

$270

Savings of $90 over monthly rate.

Adult

Senior

age 60 yrs. and up

Two Person

Must reside in the same household.

Two Seniors

age 60 yrs. and up. Must reside in the same household.