ENTRIES: Think your chili has what it takes to be the community favorite? Enter your best batch in our Fall Chili Cook-Off and put your recipe to the test! Your chili will be sampled by families and food lovers who will cast their votes for the top pick. It’s a fun, festive way to share your culinary skills, meet fellow chili enthusiasts, and enjoy the season. By registering an entry into the Chili Cook-Off, you acknowledge and agree that you are responsible for preparing enough chili to serve up to 75 attendees, with each receiving approximately 5–8 ounces. Please ensure your recipe yields an adequate amount to allow everyone the opportunity to sample your dish. Additionally, you understand that the event will only take place if a minimum number of participants register. Registration for attendees closes one week prior to the event, so that we can get you the most accurate number of servings required. Your registration confirms your commitment to these requirements and helps us ensure a successful and enjoyable event for all. Saturday, November 22 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 5-7:30 p.m. $9 entry fee ATTENDEE: Bring the whole family out for a festive fall Chili Cook-Off, where you can sample a variety of homemade chili recipes and vote for your favorite! Enjoy the crisp autumn air, roast a marshmallow by the bonfires, and celebrate community with great food and fun! Saturday, November 22 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 5:30-8 p.m. $9 per person ATTENDEES: When you are ordering this program, please select 1 adult as the attendee. You will be to prompted to choose your price according to the number of family members attending on a later screen. You do not need to check each family member attending.

Set out on tasty candy cane hunts around the Outdoor Education Center in Babler State Park! The first hunt is a free-for-all scramble and the second will be a clue-driven scavenger style hunt. Then, take a step inside to make festive crafts, sip on hot cocoa and win prizes! What a fun holiday treat! Instructors: Community Ed Staff Saturday, December 6 | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 5:30-7:00 p.m. $9 per person (may sign up to 6 family members) When you are ordering this program, please select 1 adult as the attendee. You will be to prompted to choose your price according to the number of family members attending on a later screen. Do not check each family member attending.

Gather the family for a warm and memorable outdoor cooking adventure! Together, you'll learn to build a safe campfire and cook a delicious meal in a cast iron Dutch oven. It’s a hands-on experience where both kids and adults can enjoy rustic cooking and the joy of creating something over an open flame. All Ages Sunday, November 16 | 9-11 a.m. Babler Outdoor Education Center1 session $19 per person When you are ordering this program, please select 1 adult as the attendee. You will be to prompted to choose your price according to the number of family members attending on a later screen. You do not need to check each family member attending.

Step into the night air and experience the sky like never before! Learn to navigate the stars, discover constellations, planets, and the moon, and unlock the mysteries of the night sky. Dates subject to change due to weather. Instructor: Kevin Ronecker Session 1: Thursday, September 11Session 2: Thursday, October 9Session 3: Thursday, November 13Session 4: Thursday, December 11 All ages | Babler Outdoor Education Center | 7:30-8:30 p.m. Price $9 per person | Gold/Silver card does not apply *Dates subject to change due to the weather