{"id":963,"date":"2025-12-11T02:04:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T02:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/?page_id=963"},"modified":"2025-12-22T17:46:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T17:46:30","slug":"monthly-newsletter-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/monthly-newsletter-november-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Monthly Newsletter: November 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-monthly-newsletter-banner-1024x341.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-monthly-newsletter-banner-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-monthly-newsletter-banner-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-monthly-newsletter-banner-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-monthly-newsletter-banner-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-monthly-newsletter-banner-2048x683.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-monthly-newsletter-banner-1920x640.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-monthly-newsletter-banner-1200x400.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-monthly-newsletter-banner-600x200.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Welcome to Fall 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As we move into the shorter days and the start of the winter season, we\u2019re grateful for the warmth our community brings to this work. Whether you\u2019ve joined us for a lecture, supported our interns, volunteered at a restoration event, or simply walked the park trails this fall, thank you for being part of this growing community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This month, we\u2019re also celebrating two exciting updates:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amazon Wish List!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve launched an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/hz\/wishlist\/ls\/UEOMF2WAFJIU\/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex\">Amazon Wish List<\/a> featuring tools, supplies, and materials that directly support our restoration work, educational programs, and adaptive children\u2019s library. If you\u2019d like to contribute, your support helps sustain hands-on learning and stewardship at the park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expanding Our Native Plant Internship Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re thrilled to be growing our native plant internship pathway! This year, we\u2019re seeking funding to support five new native plant interns who will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain and expand the native plant garden at Saint Edward State Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create educational materials for visitors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with the Yard by Yard program on community habitat stewardship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re aiming to raise $5,000 to support this work through the academic year. To contribute, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/make-a-gift\/\">visit our CoSEE donation page<\/a> or email us at <a href=\"mailto:cosee@uw.edu\">cosee@uw.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default\">Recap &amp; November Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lecture: Queer Ecology<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to everyone who joined Dr. Veronica Cassone McGowan for a thoughtful and expansive exploration of queer ecology. Together, we examined the rich diversity of sex, sex-development, gender, and sexuality across the natural world\u2014and how these realities challenge dominant assumptions within science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key themes included:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Accurate data and case studies demonstrating diversity across species<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The many purposes of sex and sex-linked behaviors beyond reproduction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How political and social contexts shape scientific narratives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was inspiring to learn and reflect as a community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-veronica-class-blog-standard-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-968 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-veronica-class-blog-standard-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-veronica-class-blog-standard-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-veronica-class-blog-standard-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-veronica-class-blog-standard-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-veronica-class-blog-standard-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-veronica-class-blog-standard-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-veronica-class-blog-standard-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-veronica-class-blog-standard-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-restoration-work-party-blog-standard-1-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-975 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-restoration-work-party-blog-standard-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-restoration-work-party-blog-standard-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-restoration-work-party-blog-standard-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-restoration-work-party-blog-standard-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-restoration-work-party-blog-standard-1-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-restoration-work-party-blog-standard-1-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-restoration-work-party-blog-standard-1-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-restoration-work-party-blog-standard-1-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restoration Work Party<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our monthly restoration events continue! In October, volunteers helped remove invasive blackberry root balls and clear sections of overgrowth to support healthier native habitat. Thank you to everyone who came out, rain or shine, to support the park. We will be continuing these through March.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Haunted Hall Pumpkin Carving<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We were thrilled to support our friends at The Lodge during their annual Haunted Halls celebration. Participants enjoyed pumpkin carving, nature-based arts and crafts, and exploring the microscopic world through our portable microscope station. A spooky and science-filled evening was had by all!<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-pumpkin-carving-blog-standard-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-970 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-pumpkin-carving-blog-standard-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-pumpkin-carving-blog-standard-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-pumpkin-carving-blog-standard-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-pumpkin-carving-blog-standard-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-pumpkin-carving-blog-standard-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-pumpkin-carving-blog-standard-1-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-pumpkin-carving-blog-standard-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-pumpkin-carving-blog-standard-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-tabling-event-standard-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-971 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-tabling-event-standard-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-tabling-event-standard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-tabling-event-standard-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-tabling-event-standard-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-tabling-event-standard-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-tabling-event-standard-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-tabling-event-standard-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-tabling-event-standard-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tabling at Wildlife Watch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We had such a great time tabling at Wildlife Watch this month\u2014an event thoughtfully hosted by UW Bothell and Cascadia College Sustainability. We heard from CoSEE faculty Dr. Santiago Price, Dr. Michelle Price, and Dr. Jeff Jensen, and our intern, Ash Putzke, shared their work on wildlife corridors, camera traps, and connectivity with the community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internship Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-newsletter-americorp-internship-banner-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-newsletter-americorp-internship-banner-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-newsletter-americorp-internship-banner-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-newsletter-americorp-internship-banner-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-newsletter-americorp-internship-banner-600x200.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/cosee\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2025\/12\/uwb-cosee-newsletter-americorp-internship-banner.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We are currently seeking <strong>three AmeriCorps Members<\/strong> to support environmental education programming at Saint Edward State Park and within the broader community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>300 service hours (through June 2026)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational stipend provided through AmeriCorps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities for teaching, curriculum development, and community engagement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know a student who might be a great fit, please share the link below or have them email us at cosee@uw.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-light-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=W9229i_wGkSZoBYqxQYL0k4BU-gzwrtKgVZ-7f5RzjVUQVhBOUVKT040QzJJQ0VMRzNWVVBJRlU3Sy4u&amp;mkt_tok=MTMxLUFRTy0yMjUAAAGeepR3MsLQbD7rMYx-kGBPE1t0ogToCLne8HHeIffw9nuEFik_WuJWmYd9IdIWbd7le_xKHpMUlzwYGzVzTGC7_tWDt80sjte0wd5EB_7V16ktxnh3\">Learn more &amp; apply!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events in December (&amp; Beyond!)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Work Party at Saint Edward State Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-highlight-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc5 Date: December 10<br>\u23f0 Time: 10:00 AM\u20131:00 PM<br>\ud83d\udccd Meeting Location: EERC Classroom, 14445 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a day of hands-on ecological stewardship! Volunteers will help remove invasive species such as English ivy and Himalayan blackberry to support native habitat restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Who Can Join:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ages 8+, no experience needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weather: Rain or shine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting Spot: EERC Classroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parking: South lawn, just past the playground (see map)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>What to Bring:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Closed-toe shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand pruners or loppers (we\u2019ll have some available)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gardening gloves (we can provide extras)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-light-purple-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/saint-edward-state-park-restoration-work-party-december-tickets-1974432832753\">GET YOUR FREE TICKETS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First Day Hike at Saint Edward State Park!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-highlight-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc5 Date &amp; Time: January 1st | 10:00 AM<br>\ud83d\udccd Location: Meet at the EERC Classroom<br>\u26c5 Weather: Rain or shine\u2014we\u2019ll be out there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start the New Year on the trail. Join CoSEE and Washington State Parks for a community First Day Hike at Saint Edward State Park. We\u2019ll explore the park\u2019s winter ecology, stretch our legs, and welcome 2026 together in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Community Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Donation Drive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-highlight-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc5 Dates: Monday, Dec. 1 &#8211; Friday, Dec. 12, 2025<br>\ud83d\udccd Location: UW Bothell Campus Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing a year-end clean out? Consider donating pre-loved items to campus! We are accepting clothes, kitchenware, school supplies and more. Donations will stock our next free market. See link for donation bin locations and info on what is not accepted. <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.washington.edu\/bot_sustainability\/Donation-Drive\/E192715817\">Learn more about the donation drive here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upcoming Events &amp; Programs at the Lodge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn about upcoming events and programs happening at the Lodge at Saint Edward State Park. 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