Bay City State Recreation Area Offering Summer Exploring
Full Slate of Programs Are Scheduled for July 21-25
July 10, 2009
By: MyBayCity Staff
Full Slate of Programs Are Scheduled for July 21-25
The Department of Natural Resources would like to encourage
Mid-Michigan families to
"Get Outdoors" and explore the natural treasures found within one
of Michigan's National Registered Landmarks---Bay City State
Recreation Area! Tuesday, June 16 marks the kick off for this
summer's weekly interpretive Exploring Nature program series at Bay
City State Recreation Area. Each week a new outdoor adventure awaits
you and your family through these hands-on explorations and activities.
There is something new and different to try each week. Admission to
park programs is free, but a state park motor vehicle permit is required
for vehicle entrance into the park: $6.00 daily, $24.00 annual, $6.00
senior annual permit. Children can earn a free Wetlands Jr. Ranger Patch
by attending any 6 programs this summer!
The following programs are scheduled for July 21-25
Tuesday, July 21
6:00PM-8:30PM Fishing in the Park: Splash into Michigan's hottest
pass-time and take a friend fishing! We'll supply the poles and bait,
free of charge! Diver's License required for fishing pole check-out.
Prize for the best catch of the evening. Kids can take part in a
different Angler Challenge activity each week, designed to teach and
improve the basic skills of fishing. This week: Tips on Presentation of
Bait to fish, Flip-Pitch & Casting techniques. Attend 6 evenings and
receive a free Jr. Ranger Fishing Patch. Meet at the Fishing Dock on
Tobico Lagoon.
Wednesday, July 22 10:30AM, Wetland Friends Adventure Hour: Find out why river otters are
special and why they need wetlands to survive through stories, games,
craft and outdoor exploration! Meet at the Visitor Center.
1PM, Play by the Bay: Add a little nature to your play date! The
Dragonfly is the theme of this week's program. Learn about their
special adaptations, where to watch for them, and why they are so much
trouble for other animal populations. Fun, informative, inspirational
and educational activities. Meet at the "Play by the Bay"
Playground.
Thursday, July 23
10:30AM, Outdoor Explorers: An outdoor adventure designed for kids
3rd-6th grade! New Wildlife focus each week sure to "Leave No Child
Left Inside"! Incorporates use of outdoor exploration equipment and
fun make and take projects. Meet at the visitor center. This week's
theme: Macroinvertebrates -- The Pond Monsters!
1:30PM, Archery in the Parks: Learn or perfect an enjoyable skill for
those who love the outdoors! Instruction and equipment provided.
Practice for accuracy and concludes with a fun competition. Only DNR
bows & arrows allowed on range. Meet at the all new Archery Range
located in the reserve parking lot near the visitor center.
Friday, July 24
10:30AM Wetland Friends Adventure Hour: Find out why river otters are
special and why they need wetlands to survive through stories, games,
craft and outdoor exploration! Meet at the Visitor Center.
1PM-5:30PM Marsh Mystery Hike: A self-guided, do it at your own pace,
exploration of the park using a new trail, a new map and a new set of
discovery clues each week. Designed to help you and your family explore
the park trails together. This week's the focus is on Edible &
Medicinal Plants. Pick up a map and a self-guided exploration key at
the Visitor Center front desk any time between 1PM and 4PM. Earn a
special "reward" by completing the hike.
3:00PM Outdoor Explorers: Investigate the wonder of the wetlands! A
unique outdoor exploration focusing on woodpeckers. Meet at the
campground host site.
6:00PM-8:30PM Archery in the Parks: Learn or perfect an enjoyable
skill for those who love the outdoors! Instruction and equipment
provided. Practice for accuracy and concludes with a fun competition.
Only DNR bows & arrows allowed on range. Meet at the all new Archery
Range located in the reserve parking lot near the visitor center.
Saturday, July 25 10AM-5:30PM, Marsh Mystery Hike: A self-guided, do it at your own
pace, exploration of the park using a new trail, a new map and a new set
of discovery clues each week. Designed to help you and your family
explore the park trails together. This week the focus is on Edible
& Medicinal Plants. Pick up a map and a self-guided exploration key at
the Visitor Center front desk any time between 10AM and 5:30PM. Earn a
special "reward" by completing the hike.
3:00PM Kids Kamp Kraft: A unique wetlands and wildlife exploration
utilizing nature as an inspiration for art. This week learn about
Michigan's Butterflies and how to ID them. Then make a colorful
butterfly house for your garden. Meet at the Campground Host Site.
7PM Message From the Marsh Concert: The Dulcimer Connection, "Beyond
the River of Time" A group of acoustical folk artists will perform
traditional melodies handed down from Michigan's early days. Free
concert on visitor center lawn stage. Bring your own chair.
8PM Nocturnal Adventures: Night Hikes, Native American Tales, Star
Gazing, and Nocturnal Creatures are just a few of the topics which will
be part of this Saturday night adventure into the nocturnal world of
Michigan's wetland woodlands. This week's program focuses on
Michigan's Bats! Meet at the Campground Host Site.
For more information please stop by the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center,
located in Bay City State Recreation Area, or call 989-667-0717.
The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use
and enjoyment of the state's natural resources for current and future
generations. ###