February/March Programs at Ada Township Parks, Ada Michigan
Ada Township Parks has just posted their 2011 winter schedule
of programs for families and youth.
Family Events: Inside the Ada Township Park Learning Center.
“Feed the Birds” – Make your own Bird Feeder
Saturday February 5 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon
$5/adult $3/youth
Learn to identify local winter birds and how to attract and
support them. Then build a bird feeder to take home and
put in your yard. Also, find out how to participate in the
Great backyard Bird Count!
Courtesy of Rhys’s Piece is on Flickr“
Rulers of the Sky – Birds of Prey”
Wednesday March 16 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
$5/adult $3/youth
Join us for a special Birds of Prey presentation by John Ball zoo
with live birds. Raptors are magnificent creatures admired for
their strength and beauty. Get an up-close view of some of
nature’s incredible feathered hunters and learn about their
amazing adaptations.
**Pre-Registration required as seating is limited.
Youth Events: With inside and outdoor activities so come
dressed to be outside!
Discovery Days (pre-school & parent)
Build a Bird Feeder
Wednesday February 16 & Thursday February 17
10:00 a.m. – 12 noon $5/youth
Parents and preschools come together to learn what birds
eat in the winter plus take a walk outside to look for birds
and make 2 different bird feeders to take home.
“Whooo are you?” Owls in Michigan
Wednesday March 9 & Thursday March 10
10:00 a.m. – 12 noon $5/youth
Learn about owls and their amazing adaptations.
Pretend to be an owl or a mouse while you play “Hide & Squeak”.
Young Explorers (ages 5-7):
Similar to Discovery Days, but geared for older age group.
Parents may drop off youth or stay to assist.
“Build a Bird Feeder“
Wednesday February 16 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $5/youth
“Whooo are you?” Owls in Michigan
Wednesday March 9 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. $5/youth
Junior Naturalist (ages 7 – 11)
“Snowshoes Stomp”
Saturday February 12 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon $5/youth
Learn about the history of snowshoes and how some animals
survive with their own “built-in” snowshoes. Then venture
outside for a fun snowshoe walk through the Park.
Snowshoes provided. Parents may drop off youth or stay to assist.
Ada Township Parks & Recreation Department is offering
a variety of half day programs for families and youth
in February and March at the Ada Township Park Learning
Center. Pre-registration is requested for all programs
by callings the Parks office at 616-676-0520 or emailing mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com.
Payment is due on the day of the event.
Mark Fitzpatrick, Director
616-676-0520 office, 616-862-0584 cell, 616-676-5870 fax
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