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Hydrographic maps of Mott Lake and the Holloway Reservoir are now available for $5.00 each. Available for purchase at the Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission Administrative Headquarters, 5045 Stanley Rd., Flint, MI or at the Boat Launch Toll Booths beginning April 25, 2009. |
~ May ~
Children, ages 3-6
Youth, ages 7-12
Adults, ages 16 and older
Families, all ages
Special Needs Audiences (children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities)Home School Students
Friday, May 22
Astronomy for Adults
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Did you know that 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy? Join us in a global celebration to learn about the sky and look through a telescope just as Galileo did 400 years ago! For adults, ages 16 & older.
Time:
10-11:30pm. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but
organized groups are asked to call ahead.
~ June ~
Children, ages 2-4
Children, ages 3-6
Children, ages 4-6
Youth, ages 7-12
Youth, ages 11-17
Youth, ages 13-18
Families, all ages
Adults, ages 16 and older
Home School Students
Special Needs Audiences
Children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilitiesAdults must accompany children.
Thursday, June 18
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Snake Scales and Turtle Tails (ages 4-6)
Visit with some of Michigan’s coolest animals and practice your reptile reactions.
Snake Scales and Turtle Tails (ages 7-12)
Check out the habitats and habits of Michigan’s snakes and turtles.
Time:
11am-noon. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Saturday, June 20
F.A.N.s (Family Adventures in Nature): Starry, Starry Night
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Did you know that 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy? Bring your family out for a global celebration to learn about the sky and look through a telescope just as Galileo did 400 years ago! For families, all ages. Time: 9:30–11pm. Cost: $3 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Thursday, June 25
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Michigan’s Past (ages 4-6)
Michigan has a history of cold and ice. Experience the Ice Age with hands activities.
Michigan’s Past (ages 7-12)
Did you know our state was once covered in ice? Learn about Michigan’s landforms and experiment with glaciers.
Time:
11am-noon. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Saturday, June 27
3rd Annual Great American Campout
Buell Lake County Park, ball field at back of park
Need a
mini-vacation? Want to try camping for the first time? Join us for
games, s’mores, and a night under the stars. For families, all ages.
Time: 5pm-10am. Pre-registration required by 06/26/09. Limited to the
first 50 families. Tents Only!
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make reservations
today
~ July ~
Children, ages 2-4
Children,
ages 4-6
Youth,
ages 7-12
Youth, ages 11-17
Youth, ages 13-18
Families, all ages
Adults, ages 16 and older
Home School Students
Special Needs Audiences Children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities
Adults must accompany children.
Thursday, July 2
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
C.S.I. Nature Detectives (ages 4-6)
Gather clues to help the For-Mar Naturalists solve the puzzle.
C.S.I. Nature Detectives (ages 7-12)
Help the For-Mar Crime Scene Investigators solve the case of the disappearing frogs.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Thursday, July 9
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Damsels and Dragons (ages 4-6)
Learn all about Dragonflies and their cousins with a For-Mar Naturalist.
Damsels and Dragons (ages 7-12)
Discover the interesting habits of these beautiful big eyed insects.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Saturday, July 11
Fishing at Buell Lake: A Program for Individuals with Cognitive Disabilities
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Come join us for fishing fun.
We’ll bring the poles, the bait and lots of fish activities. You bring a
sack lunch. For individuals with cognitive disabilities. Time: 10:30am
-1pm. Cost: $2 per person. Pre-registration required by 07/09/09.
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make reservations
today
Thursday, July 16
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Animal Olympics (ages 4-6)
Try out for the Animal Olympics and experience some of the extraordinary abilities of our animal neighbors.
Animal Olympics (ages 7-12)
Some animals have amazing abilities. Compete against real critter capabilities in the Animal Olympics.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Saturday, July 18
Astronomy for Adults
Buell Lake County Park Pavilion 1
Did you know that 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy? Join us in a global celebration to learn about the sky and look through a telescope just as Galileo did 400 years ago! For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 9:30–11:00pm. Cost: $3.00 per person.
Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Thursday, July 23
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Sensational Seeds (ages 4-6)
Good things come in small packages. Be amazed by seeds and their beauty.
Sensational Seeds (ages 7-12)
Join a For-Mar Naturalist for an introduction to the needs of seeds. Make a beautiful seed mosaic.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Thursday, July 30
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Weather Watchers (ages 4-6)
Learn to talk weather with a For-Mar Naturalist. Make a Michigan weather forecaster.
Weather Watchers (ages 7-12)
Weather happens every day. Learn how to predict weather and create your own barometer.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
~ August ~
Children, ages 2-4
Children, ages 4-6
Youth, ages 11-17
Youth, ages 7-12
Families, all ages
Adults, ages 16 and older
Home School Students
Special Needs Audiences , children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities
Adults must accompany children
Thursday, August 6
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Go Fish! (ages 4-6)
Fishing is fun with a For-Mar Naturalist. Learn about Michigan’s fish and try your hand at Backyard Bass fishing.
Go Fish! (ages 7-12)
Examine Michigan’s native fish with a For-Mar Naturalist and learn the basic skills of knot tying, casting, and setting the hook.
Time: 11am-noon.
Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Saturday, August 8
Pond Study
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
With nets, buckets, and magnifying glasses, we'll look at plants and animals above, below, and at the water’s edge. Wear footwear that can get wet. For families, all ages. Time: 10-11am. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required.
Thursday, August 13
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Delving into Dinosaurs (ages 4-6)
A For-Mar Naturalist will talk about those long gone creatures that everybody loves.
Delving into Dinosaurs (ages 7-12)
How did all those bones get buried? Discuss dinosaurs, where they went, and how we know so much about them.
Time: 11am-noon.
Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Saturday August 15
Outdoor Explorers: Star Light, Star Bright
Buell Lake County Park Pavilion 1
Which star will we
see first tonight? Learn the basics of star gazing and what easy
constellations you can see in your backyard. For youth, ages 7-12.
Time: 9-10:30pm. Cost: $3.00 per person. Pre-registration required by
08/14/09.
Thursday, August 20
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Water Workings (ages 4-6)
Where does it come from and where does it go? Follow the water cycle and make a splash!
Water Workings (ages 7-12)
A For-Mar Naturalist will help you understand the water cycle and our watershed.
Time: 11am-noon.
Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Saturday, August 22
F.A.N.s (Family Adventures in Nature): Starry, Starry Night
Buell Lake County Park Pavilion 1
Did you know that 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy? Bring your family out for a global celebration to learn about the sky and look through a telescope just as Galileo did 400 years ago!
For families, all ages. Time: 9-10:30pm. Cost: $3.00 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
Thursday, August 27
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
No Bones About It (ages 4-6)
Bones can tell you a lot about an animal. Join a naturalist to learn more about what critters and humans look like under their skin.
No Bones About It (ages 7-12)
You can tell a lot about an animal from the inside. Join a For-Mar Naturalist for a look at vertebrates and their bones.
Time: 11am-noon.
Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
~ September ~
Children, ages 2-4
Children, ages 4-6
Youth, ages 11-17
Youth, ages 7-12
Families, all ages
Adults, ages 16 and older
Home School Students
Special Needs Audiences , children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities
Adults must accompany children
Friday, September 18
Astronomy for Adults
Buell Lake County Park, Pavilion 1
Did you know that 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy? Join us in a global celebration to learn about the sky and look through a telescope just as Galileo did 400 years ago! For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 9-10:30pm. Cost: $3.00 per person. Pre-registration not required, but organized groups are asked to call ahead.
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5045 Stanley Road
Flint, Michigan 48506
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