
Alcohol Policy for All Parks
No alcohol or illegal substances allowed. Park rangers will issue tickets with fines of up to
$100 for all violations.
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July Events ~
Children,
ages 2-4
Children,
ages 4-6
Children, ages 3-6
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, July 1
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County
Park, Pavilion 1
Gone Fishin’ (ages 4-6)
“What was that fish I just caught?” A For-Mar
Naturalist describes common fish and observes some of Michigan’s fish in
a live exhibit.
Gone Fishin’ (ages 7-12)
A For-Mar Naturalist describes fishing as a way of life in
Michigan. See some of Michigan’s cool species of fish before trying to
catch your own.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Thursday, July 8
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County
Park, Pavilion 1
Name that Tune (ages 4-6)
Its midsummer and wildlife is making its own unique music.
Join a For-Mar Naturalist as they tune into Nature’s symphony.
Name that Tune (ages 7-12)
Michigan’s wildlife demands to be heard. Follow a For-Mar
Naturalist as they track down the source of all these sounds.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Saturday,
July 10, 2010
Something Fishy: A program for
individuals with cognitive disabilities.
Buell Lake County Park, 14098 Genesee
Road, Clio.
Join us at Buell Lake Park for fishing on
the accessible dock and other activities. Bring a sack lunch and any
color t-shirt to make a fish print.
For individuals with cognitive
disabilities.
Time: 10:30am -1pm. Cost: $2 per person.
Pre-registration required by 7/8/10
Call 810-736-7100 x6
Details: 810-789-8567
No minimum – 15 maximum
Click this link to
make reservations
today
Thursday, July 15
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County
Park, Pavilion 1
C.S.I. Nature: Case of the Disappearing
Animals (ages 4-6)
Help For-Mar Crime Scene Investigators solve the mystery of
Michigan’s endangered animals. Make a Box Turtle refrigerator magnet to
take home.
C.S.I. Nature: Case of the Disappearing
Animals (ages 7-12)
Assist a For-Mar Naturalist investigating some of
Michigan’s endangered animals! Piece together this CSI mystery and
create a “Friendly Wildlife” yard sign.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Thursday, July 22
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County
Park, Pavilion 1
Earth Day Celebration! (ages 4-6)
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day with
For-Mar Naturalists! Using recycled material, learn all about the
basics of the “Three R’s” and composting.
Earth Day Celebration! (ages 7-12)
For-Mar Naturalists celebrate the 40th
Anniversary of Earth Day. Experience fun ways to incorporate “The Three
R’s” into everyday life.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Thursday, July 29
For-Mar on the Road
Buell Lake County
Park, Pavilion 1
Life in the Big Pond (ages 4-6)
Learn about the creepy crawlies, sinister snappers and
fuzzy fowl taking over the summer ponds and lakes. A For-Mar Naturalist
will help create your own pond still life.
Life in the Big Pond (ages 7-12)
Join a For-Mar Naturalist in pond water exploration by
‘dipping’ from nearby waterways. Make a ‘Pond Globe’ as a memoir of
your observations!
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Saturday, July 31
Life in
the Water
Buell
Lake County Park, fishing dock at front of park
Join Ben Wickerham from the Genesee Conservation District on an
adventure to see who and what shares the water with us. Dress to get
wet and muddy! For families, all ages. Time: 1-2pm. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration not required.
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August Events ~
Children, ages 2-4
Children, ages 4-6
Children, ages 3-6
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 5
For-Mar on the
Road
Buell Lake County
Park, Pavilion 1
Birds of a Feather (ages 4-6)
Celebrate Urban Birds! Learn about birds and their needs
during the “Dog Days of Summer”. Join a For-Mar Naturalist in creating
bird bath for our feathered friends.
Birds of a Feather (ages 7-12)
Celebrate Urban Birds! Observe summer birds in your area
while learning about their needs. Assist a For-Mar Naturalist in making
a snack for these backyard birds.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Thursday, August
12
For-Mar on the
Road
Buell Lake County
Park, Pavilion 1
A Very Stellar Experience (ages 4-6)
Did you wish upon a shooting star? Participate in
activities with a For-Mar Naturalist ‘under the stars’ and learn about
the constellations seen in the August twilight.
A Very Stellar Experience (ages 7-12)
A For-Mar Naturalist will be your guide during an hour long
journey through the milky way of stars, constellations and even meteor
showers which appear in the August night sky.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Saturday, August 14
F.A.N.s (Family
Adventures in Nature) Astronomy
Buell Lake County
Park, front of the park near the playground
Come experience the
nighttime sky away from city lights with a For-Mar Naturalist. 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
19
For-Mar on the
Road
Buell Lake County
Park, Pavilion 1
Twilight: the real deal! (ages 4-6)
Who goes there? When the sun goes down, many animals wake
up! Explore the summer twilight and its mysterious animals with a
For-Mar Naturalist.
Twilight: the real deal! (ages 7-12)
What was that bump in the night? A For-Mar Naturalist
introduces you to the ‘batty’ creatures who-who-who love the night
life.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
Thursday, August
26
For-Mar on the
Road
Buell Lake County
Park, Pavilion 1
It’s A Natural Thing. (ages 4-6)
A For-Mar Naturalist will demonstrate easy and fun ways to
create art using items found in Nature. Make a windsock and decorate it
with Natural paints and dyes.
It’s a Natural Thing. (ages 7-12)
Being creative is fun and Natural! A For-Mar
Naturalist will inspire you to use Nature’s items in art. Make a kite
using recycled materials decorated with natural paints and dyes.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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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 24, 2010. |