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Upcoming June Classes Yoga Every Monday. 5:00-6:00pm. Durham Central Park. Mats will be available at the site, bring your own if you have one. Conversational Spanish for Beginner and Intermediate Speakers Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday- June 4th and 18th. 7:00-8:30pm. Fellowship Hall – 719 N. Mangum St. Series on Plants and Herbal Medicine  - Herbs for Colds and Flu – Sunday June 15th. 1:00-3:00pm. Northgate Park Pavillion.  - Local Plant Walk – Wednesday June 18th. 6:00-7:00pm. Meet at Northgate Park Pavillion and take a walk around the park and Ellerbee Creek trail.  - Herbal Toothcare – Sunday June 22nd. 1:00-3:00pm. Northgate Park Pavillion.  - Herbs for Heart and Heartache – Sunday June 29th. 1:00-3:00pm. Northgate Park Pavillion. AmaZINE workshop Wednesday June 11th. 6:00-7:30pm. Fellowship Hall. Explore the basics of making zines (self-published works of art and writing) in celebration of International Day of Solidarity with anarchist prisoners. We'll combine letter writing, drawing, collage, poetry, and more to create a zine to send to our comrades behind bars. Bring any art supplies, writings, and ideas. Collective Self-Defense: Keeping Each Other Safe in the Streets Thursday June 12th. 5:00-7:00pm. Durham Central Park. Part martial arts, part theory distilled out from experience – we'll practice using our bodies together to maximize our collective safety. Come in comfortable clothes, prepared for physical activity and practical tips. Astrology and Astronomy: Sunday June 15th. 5:00-7:00pm. Northgate Park Pavillion. We'll showcase some of the wonders of astrology and observational astronomy to highlight how they reference each other, hoping to give context and understanding to the complex universe that surrounds us. Understanding Weather Monday June 16th. 6:30-8:30pm. Fellowship Hall. Meteorologists have had a hold on incorrect weather prediction for far too long; after this workshop you’ll have that ability too, along with a basic understanding of how weather works. How to Interact with Wildlife Sunday June 22nd. 6:30-8:00pm. Durham Farmer's Market Pavillion. We'll go over common wildlife species you may encounter living in the Piedmont, hear about what we can do to help wildlife in our neighborhoods, and go over common misconceptions about wild animals, especially orphaned and injured wildlife. Field Astronomy Sunday June 22nd. 9:00-10:00pm. A field trip! See directions below. Meet at the fishing jetty on Falls Lake for an introduction to the night sky through the naked eye, binoculars, and small telescopes. The class will cover a tour of constellations, setting up and using telescopes, a discussion of types of stars, planets and more! Consider bringing: a red light; folding chairs; star charts; warmer clothes than you expect to need. Directions: Take Cheek Road (Hwy 70 Exit 286) East from Durham towards Falls Lake. Immediately after the bridge across Falls Lake, take the first Right. Immediately after is a dirt road on the right to the jetty. Park along road or in gravel lot. Approximate Address: 5312 Old Weaver Trail Creedmoor, NC.