CAMPFIRE COOKING
McCloud Nature Park • 4 p. m.
SEPT. 4 | OCT. 2 | NOV. 6
Come out to the park for some campfire fun! Our naturalists are offering this as a fun family program, open to all ages. Each session will focus on a different snack using our campfire to cook it, such as roasting and Dutch oven cooking. See our calendar and our website for more details. Sign up early, as spots are limited and will fill up fast! Meet at the Ray & Mary Benson Nature Center. Note, in the case of rain or severe weather, or if the program minimum of 5 registrants is not met, this program will be canceled.
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FEE: $ 3 / PERSON ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES
KEYCHAIN CRITTERS
McCloud Nature Park • 4 p. m.
SEPT. 9
Want to craft your very own keychain critters? Join us at the nature center to make a new paracord or beaded keychain to take home!
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 5 AND UP FEE: $ 2 / PERSON ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
OWL PROWL
McCloud Nature Park
SEPT. 25 • 8:30 P. M. OCT. 9 • 8 P. M.
Join us for a night at one of our parks! You’ ll get the rare chance to experience our trails in the evening with a naturalist to guide you. These night hikes will focus on finding the owls of our park. This program will last about 1.5 hours and will trek easy to moderate trails. Our parks have a variety of paved, gravel, and grassy trails, so come prepared! Small flashlights will be available for use, but light usage will be minimized in order to get the best experience and to avoid disrupting wildlife. In the event of rain or severe weather, the event will be canceled.( To learn more about owls, check out pages 20-21!)
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FEE: $ 5 / PERSON ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 90 MINUTES
YOGA IN THE PARK! W. S. Gibbs Memorial Park • 6 p. m.
SEPT. 4, 18 | OCT. 16
Join Balance & Breath Yoga & Wellness Center this fall for FREE Yoga in the Park programs! Grab a beach towel or yoga mat, some water, and join us at the Bluegill Shelter at W. S. Gibbs Memorial Park! Their beginnerfriendly series of classes are great for meeting those in the community and enjoying gentle movement outdoors in a beautiful park!
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
ANIMAL TALES! Clayton Liberty Township Public Library • 10:30 a. m.
SEPT. 29 | OCT. 27 NOV. 24 | DEC. 8
Join our park naturalists at Clayton Liberty Township Library each month to share a story about a native animal and a related craft or activity!
APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES • FREE TO ATTEND NO ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED APPROXIMATE PROGRAM DURATION: 1 HOUR
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