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Spring 2025 Bucket Course Schedule

All Classes Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 am | Caulkins Community Room at Drake Community LibrarY No preregistration required | No fee for attendance

February 5

Owls of Iowa: Winter’s Nocturnal Hunters 

Join Poweshiek County Naturalist Amy Durbin for an engaging program on Iowa’s owls! She’ll begin with an update on local parks and programs before diving into a fascinating look at these nocturnal birds. Learn about the owls that call Iowa home, their unique adaptations, and how to spot and hear them throughout the winter season. Don’t miss this chance to connect with nature and discover the wonders of Iowa’s owls! 

February 12

Cancelled due to weather

Due to the forecasted weather conditions, we are canceling the Bucket Courses session scheduled for Wednesday, February 12.
Lesley Wright’s presentation, "Creating a Museum for the Entire Community," has been rescheduled for Wednesday, April 16. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

February 19

Bridging Perspectives: A Dialogue Series  

The Listening Project is a series of interactive workshops designed to foster meaningful conversations and deeper understanding. These sessions provide a space for students and community members to come together, listen, learn, and engage in thoughtful discussions on important topics. This spring, the series will focus on exploring different perspectives and building constructive dialogue. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about this program from Ryan Solomon.

February 26

Join David-Paul Cavazos, Rural President of UnityPoint Health, for an informative session on the latest updates regarding healthcare in Grinnell. Learn about recent developments, ongoing initiatives, and future plans aimed at enhancing healthcare services in the community. This is a great opportunity to hear firsthand about UnityPoint Health’s commitment to rural healthcare and ask questions about the future of medical services in Grinnell. Don’t miss this insightful discussion!  

March 5

Build A Better Grinnell

Monte Roper

March 12

City of Grinnell

March 19

Public Health

Brooke Holder

March 26

Office of International Student Affairs

April 2 & 9

Coping, Parenting and Grandparenting in the
Digital Age

Dr JR Paulson

April 16

Creating a Museum for the Entire Community

Lesley Wright served as Director of the Grinnell College Museum of Art for its first 22 years. She will talk about weaving the Museum into the fabric of the college, creating community around Grinnell College Museum of Art’s exhibitions and collection, and connecting with faculty across campus and the community.  

May 7

MICA

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Bucket Courses Archive

*Below is an archival list of Bucket Courses, listed from newest to oldest.  You can watch videos of previous courses online by clicking on the session in the right-hand column. Some presenters choose to not have their course videos posted online.  Videos before 2021 are available on DVD at the Drake Community Library in Grinnell.  The Bucket Class Planning Committee and the library has archives of all videos.

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