Enjoy an 'Owl Prowl' adventure at Sleepy Hollow State Park Dec. 8
Michigan Department of Natural Resources sent this bulletin at 12/02/2013 02:20 PM EST
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dec. 2, 2013
Contact: Jacquelyn Baker, 989-313-1472 or Ed Golder, 517-335-3014
Enjoy an evening adventure with an Owl Prowl at Sleepy Hollow State Park
Sleepy Hollow State Park invites night owls to bundle up for an evening of outdoor adventure with an Owl Prowl on Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m.
Participants should meet at the east picnic shelter at Sleepy Hollow State Park (Clinton County) at 5 p.m. for s’mores around a bonfire. At 5:15 p.m., local birding enthusiast Mark Rudd will give a presentation about owls, and at 5:30 p.m., he’ll lead a 30- to 40-minute walk through the woods, calling these magnificent creatures and trying to spot one on its perch or flying overhead.
After the hike, guests can return to the bonfire, make s'mores, chat about owls, and share nature stories. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes; dress for the weather (events will take place rain or shine); and bring something to drink, a camp chair, a flashlight or miner's light, and a great outdoor or nature story or two to share around the fire.
There is no cost to participate in this program, however, a Recreation Passport is required for all vehicles entering state parks and recreation areas.
Pre-registration is recommended; those interested in participating should contact DNR recreation programming assistant Jacquelyn Baker at 989-313-1472 to reserve a space in this program.
Sleepy Hollow State Park is located at 7835 E. Price Road, in Laingsburg. A map of the park is available online at www.michigan.gov/sleepyhollow. Park visitors can enjoy different outdoor activities all year long, including snowshoeing, camping, paddling, geocaching, hiking, swimming and more.
More outdoor fun and exercise is available through the DNR's Recreation 101 program, which provides expert instruction to budding outdoor enthusiasts by offering free, hands-on training in over 100 different activities. Learn about participating or becoming an instructor at www.michigan.gov/rec101. The DNR also offers ongoing nature programming. Check out the schedule at www.michigan.gov/natureprograms.
The Recreation Passport is an easy, affordable way for residents to enjoy and support outdoor recreation opportunities in Michigan. By checking "YES" for the $11 Recreation Passport ($5 for motorcycles) when renewing a license plate through the Secretary of State (by mail, kiosk, online at www.expresssos.com or at branch offices), Michigan motorists get access to state parks, recreation areas, state forest campgrounds, nonmotorized state trailhead parking and state boat launches. The Recreation Passport is valid until the next license plate renewal date. Nonresidents can purchase the Recreation Passport ($30.50 annual; $8.40 daily) at any state park or recreation area or (annual passes only) through the Michigan e-Store at www.michigan.gov/estore.
Learn more about this creative way of sustaining Michigan's outdoor recreation and natural resources at www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport.
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Suggested caption: Owl Prowls at Michigan state parks are a fun way for people of all ages to get outdoors, learn about owls, and maybe even hear or see one of these magnificent creatures./