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Backyard Birds of WB
Backyard Birds of West Bloomfield Saturday, February 17 from 10-11:30 am at the Recreation Activities Center, ages 13+ Learn about the importance of birds to our ecological diversity and discuss some of the citizen science projects West Bloomfield Parks participates in for the betterment of birds—and humankind! You will collect our bird count data within a 30-minute bird viewing experience on the Civic Center Trails. Guests 13-17 may attend without an adult, but emergency contact information must be provided. To register, go to https://registration.wbparks.org/ViewCourseActivityDetails.aspx?id=C80250
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Michigan Recreation Passport
The Recreation Passport is your $10 ticket to Michigan’s pure outdoors. If you like to explore the hundreds of ways to relax and play in Michigan’s outdoors, the Recreation Passport benefits you! Beginning October 1, 2010, the $10 Recreation Passport replaces the state park sticker. To get your Recreation Passport, just check “YES” on your license plate renewal form. Your $10 gets you into all 98 state parks and recreation areas. As a bonus, your money helps preserve: 133 state forest campgrounds Nearly 1,000 miles of hiking, biking and skiing trails More than 1,000 boat launches Historic and cultural sites in state parks Parks in your own community Help Protect…
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DSO Concerts at Metroparks
Detroit Symphony Orchestra to perform at Kensington, Metro Beach, Stony Creek and Willow Metroparks for 20th Anniversary “Target Harmony in the Metroparks” provides free concerts July 18-19, 24-25, 2008 Marking 20 years of free concerts at the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, beautiful music will fill the air at “Target Harmony in the Metroparks” this summer, when the Detroit Symphony Orchestra appears at four Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Presented by Target, these family-friendly outdoor DSO concerts are free with a vehicle entry permit. Kent Lake of Kensington Metropark, Lake St. Clair of Metro Beach Metropark, Stony Creek Lake of Stony Creek Metropark, and the woods and waters of Willow Metropark will provide the surroundings for…
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Lake Orion Park Day
Park Day Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 11:00am – 2:30pm Civic Center Park 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, MI 48360 Located off Josyln across from Canterbury Village 248-391-0304 If it isn’t pouring rain, meet at the Civic Center Park. Meet at the park bench nearest the large play structure. Dory will bring a sign to hang on the table or area chosen. Park Amenities: Picnic tables, a sheltered area and park benches near the play structure. Seven soccer fields, four baseball/softball fields, sand volleyball court, two basketball courts, walking path and nature trail.
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Earth Day 2008
Ideas for learning and celebrating Earth Day 2008 Learn how to reduce and balance your carbon footprint. Earth Day Events & Activities at Flint Children’s Museum. Loads of different activites from April 9 – 30, 2008. For Earth Day 2008, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency challenges residents and communities around the Great Lakes to collect and recycle electronic waste and to properly dispose of unwanted medicines. http://www.epa.gov/greatlakes/earthday2008/events.html EnvironmentalHealthNews
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2008 Home School Students at For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum
For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum 2142 N. Genesee Rd, Burton For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum Maps For more information about a program call the Nature Preserve at 810-789-8567 and the Arboretum at 810-789-8568. To pre-register for a program call 810-736-7100 ext. 6. Click http://www.geneseecountyparks.org/order_formar.htm to make reservations. Thursday, March 20, 2008, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Home School Students: Exploring For-Mar’s Sugar Bush. Learn about the history of making maple syrup and take a hike to our sugar shack. This program includes tasting maple syrup! *Note: This time of year our trails tend to be very muddy. Cost: $4.00 per student. Pre-registration required by 03/18/08. Thursday, April 17, 2008,…
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2008 Homeschool Programs at Stony Creek Nature Center
Stony Creek Nature Center, by Rochester/Washington Twp Please pre-register for programs 586-781-9113 April 2, 2008, 11:00am Homeschool – Eggstravaganza. $ April 9, 2008, 11:00am Homeschool – Monster Moths. $ April 16, 2008, 11:00am Homeschool – Hikers. $ April 23, 2008, 11:00am Homeschool – Go Fly a Kite. $ April 30, 2008, 11:00am Homeschool – Wonders of the Wetlands. $
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2008 Homeschool Monday at Oakwoods Nature Center
Oakwoods Nature Center, by Flat Rock Please pre-register for programs. For additional information or to register for programs at the Nature Center of Oakwoods Metropark near Flat Rock, please call 734-782-3956. March 10, 2008, 10:00am – Homeschool Monday. $.
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2008 Just for Homeschoolers at Belle Isle Nature Zoo
Belle Isle Nature Zoo, Detroit Please pre-register for programs. For additional information or to register, please contact the Nature Zoo at 313-852-4056. Metropark interpreters offer these programs at the Belle Isle Nature Zoo, operated by the Detroit Zoological Society. March 13, 2008, 1:00pm, Just for Homeschoolers – Scavenger Hunt. From vultures to beetles, we need our clean-up crew. Let’s find out why. (Yes, we will go on a hunt!) March 27, 2008, 1:00pm, Just for Homeschoolers – Lambing Season. Spring is the time for new life. So we’re going to explore the diversity of animal offspring. (Bring your baby pictures.) April 10, 2008, 1:00pm Just for Homeschoolers – Besides Earth.…
