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Visit the Ottawa County Parks - Program and Events Calendar for
event details and registration.
Call the Nature Education
Center for more information: 616-786-4847.
 For updated trail conditions call the Pigeon Creek weather hotline 616-738-9531 or visit: miOttawa.org/Trails. Please remember that hiking and dog walking is not allowed in Pigeon Creek at this time.
Photo by Mike Lozon
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 Ice Fishing
February 17, 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM at Hawthorn Pond
- The date for this program has been moved from Jan. 27 to Feb. 17 due to ice conditions.
Enjoy a time of angling on the ice at Hawthorn Pond (near Holland) Saturday Feb. 17, from 9-12. This is a free event geared for children, accompanied by an adult. Poles and refreshments will be provided by the Friends of Ottawa County Parks.
Registration is NOT required, but it is encouraged in case of a weather-related cancellation.
***This event is generously hosted by the Friends of Ottawa County Parks. Friends invites you to join the all volunteer organization: friendsofocp.org
 Citizen Science Toolbox - Why and How YOU Can Get Involved!
This workshop will be a great opportunity to discover what citizen
science apps are available and how they can be used to document
local flora and fauna. Apps like Ebird, Michigan HerpWatch and Project
Budburst will be a few of the apps that will be highlighted.
Cost is $20 per
person and the workshop will be taught by Jeanette Henderson. Bring your
smartphone, tablet or computer.
For more information, and to register click here.
 North Ottawa Dunes Hike
This program was originally designed as a cross-country ski trek, but with no snow we have turned it into a day hike.
Join us for a walk thru this wonderful park, and enjoy the beauty of winter (even without the snow).
Registration required.
*Meet at the Coast Guard parking lot.
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 Keep it Active Winter Walk
February 4, 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM at Pine Bend
Don't hibernate..... activate! These winter walks aim to keep you outside and active during the long, cold months of winter.
Join parks naturalists for a one hour "sauntering" walk. Meet new people, discover a new Ottawa County park, or enjoy the same one in a different season.
Registration required.
**Registration fee refundable upon registration
If snow conditions allow, we will use snowshoes. Bring your own or register ahead to reserve a pair.
IF YOU ARE RENTING SNOWSHOES: In the registration comment section, please enter the snowshoe size using the information below. Snowshoe size is more dependent upon weight than shoe size.
Weight Range up to 165 lbs. Size 13 **best for kids and lightweight adults
Weight Range up to 180 lbs. Size 9
Weight Range up to 205 lbs. Size 10
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Upcoming Programs/Workshops
 Coffee with the Birds
Enjoy a hot cup of coffee & some baked goodies as you watch the birds at the feeders & discuss various birding topics with a naturalist. Bring your bird questions, curiosities and stories & don't forget your favorite mug!
There will be 2 sessions of the Feeder Watching to choose from: 9:30 and 11:10 am.
* Birding Tidbits - 10:30am - Bite-sized presentations on anything bird-related. From tidbits on bird identification, and birding equipment to stories of birding adventures, these short programs are sure to be entertaining and informative.
Schedule:
9:30 - 10:20: Coffee with the Birds - Feeder Watching Session 1
10:30 - 11:00: Birding Tidbits Presentation "A U.P. Birding Adventure"
11:10 - 12:00: Coffee with the Birds - Feeder Watching Session 2
No registration required.
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Astronomy at the Nature Education Center - The History of Spacecraft Cassini
February 10, 7:00 PM- 8:30 PM at Hemlock Crossing
After the presentation, the Shoreline Amateur Astronomical Association will have telescopes available for observing the winter skies (weather permitting).
No registration required.
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