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Ottawa County, Michigan sent this bulletin at 02/21/2019 04:41 PM EST

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Visit the Ottawa County Parks Program and Events Calendar for details and registration. Call the Nature Education Center for more information: 616-786-4847.

Announcements

Ice Fishing

Ice Fishing Event - Update

Due to unfavorable weather conditions the Friends of Ottawa County ice fishing event has been cancelled. We hope that conditions will be better in 2020.

This Week's Programs & Events

The Color of Winter

February 23, 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM at Hemlock Crossing

Use your artist eyes to see the wide spectrum of colors displayed in a winter landscape: the tawny browns of oak leaves clinging to the trees; the crisp green of the wintergreen ground cover, peeking through the snow; and the scarlet red of winter berries.

Participants will be guided through the painting process to create a 16" x 20" painting.

Registration required, $25/person; ages 12+ (materials provided)

 Color of winter

Places Create Stories: Grand Teton National Park

February 23, 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM at Hemlock Crossing 

Adventure starts where plans end. Join naturalist Kelly Morrissey as she shares stories from her fourth season as a National Park Service Ranger and digs in to the deep connections formed when you spend time in a place.

No registration required.

 Grand Tetons

Keep it Active Winter Walk

February 24, 2:00 PM- 3:30 PM at Hemlock Crossing

These weekend winter walks will encourage you to stay active during the cold months of winter. Join a parks naturalist for a one-hour leisurely walk. If snow conditions allow, snowshoes will be available to rent for $6 a pair (or bring your own!)

Registration required; ages 10+

 Nature Center in Snow

Upcoming Programs & Workshops

Mug Club Photo

Coffee with the Birds

March 2, at Hemlock Crossing

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 - Feeder Watching Session 1

10:30 - 11:00 - Birding Tidbits Presentation: "Ode to Orioles"

11:10 - 12:00 - Feeder Watching Session 2

No registration required.
Firelog

Fireside Storytime

March 3, 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM at Hemlock Crossing 

Snuggle up by the fire with your kids for a relaxing time of seasonally-themed nature stories and a mug of hot chocolate! Don't forget a comfy pillow and blanket. An optional walk will be offered afterward.

Registration Required, $3/child. Recommended for ages 3-8, with a caregiver. 
Winter Scene

Winter Scene Photo by @lola_granola

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