February-March 2011 Programs at Ada Township Parks, Ada Michigan

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

mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com

www.adatownshipmi.com