Winged Predators at Ada Township Park March 20 2012

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada Township Parks & Recreation Department is offering a special

program “A Bird’s Eye View: Live Birds of Prey” on Tuesday, March 20

from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ada Park Learning Center. Families

as well as individuals are welcome to attend.

This program will feature The Outdoor Discovery Center’s collection

of live hawks, owls, and falcons. Participants will get an up-close view

of these beautiful birds and learn about their life histories as well as

some of their amazing adaptations. The program will be fun and interactive

with hands-on exploration of natural artifacts including feathers, wings,

skulls, and talons.

Space is limited, so pre-registration is requested by Mon., March 16,

by calling the Ada Township Parks office at 616-676-0520 or emailing

mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com. Cost is $5/adult, $3/child payable

at the event.

Ada Township Park is located at 1180 Buttrick Avenue in Ada, 49301,

between Thornapple River Drive and Grand River Drive.

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Ada Township Park Offers Make a Birdfeeder Program Feb 11 2012

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada Township Park Offers Make a Birdfeeder Program Feb 11 2012

Ada Township Parks and Recreation has a great class for families

and individuals to invite nature into their own backyard. They will be

offering a “Make A Birdfeeder” on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at 10:00am.

Birds are stressed in the winter trying to find food, especially

under snowfall. Even with the open winter we have had this year,

birds struggle to maintain their daily intake. Offering food in a back

yard birdfeeder helps the birds get the necessary nutrients they need

to stay healthy all year.

The Birdfeeder Program will help identify local winter birds, help

attract them to your backyard, and help you build a wooden birdfeeder

to take home and install. All materials and supplies will be included.

Participants will also learn how to be a part of the Great Backyard Bird

Count held Feb 17-20 throughout the United States. This event tallies

more than 10 million observations from Citizen Scientists in the U.S.

and provides locations of over 600 bird species.

Pre-registration is requested – Call Ada Township Parks office at

616-676-0520 or email mfitspatrick@adatownshipmi.com by Thurs,

Feb 9th. Cost is $10 per bird feeder, payable at the event.

Bird photo from Flickr

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Ada Township Parks Winter 2011-12 Activities

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada Township Parks Winter 2011-2012 Activities

Ice Rink at Leonard Field: An outdoor winter ice rink is set up

at Leonard Field and is available as weather allows. It is open to

the public for general use. Children need to be supervised by a guardian.

Cross Country Trails: Cross Country Ski trails are set up at Roselle Park

and available as weather allows. The trails start near the silos and extend

through the north section of the park. Trail maps are set up along the

route. Please do not walk on or allow dogs on the x-c ski tracks.

Walking & Bike Paths: Our bets attempts will be made to clear the snow

off the trails after each major snowfall. Note that conditions may remain

wet, icy and/or slippery throughout the winter.

At Roselle Park, only a section of the paved path will be plowed in the

winter to allow for x-c skiing in the north section. Sections of the

trails will be closed when flooded.

Ada Township Parks and Recreation Winter 2011-12 Programs

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Ada Michigan 4th of July Celebration 2011

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada Michigan 4th of July Celebration 2011

Independence Day celebrations start early this year in Ada

with the Bike Decorating Day at Ada Township Park Shelter

on Friday, July 1st 10 am – 12 noon $3 per youth

4-12 year olds with parent or guardian

All other activities are on Monday, July 4th:

7 am – Pancake Breakfast at Fire House 1

8 am – 4:00 pm – Flea Market, Youth Park

on Thornapple River Dr

9:30 am – Parade Lineup in parking lot near McDonalds

10:00 am Kids on bikes start parade

10:15 am – Rest of parade starts

11:00 am – 3:00 pm – On the Green activities includes

rides and fun for kids, food, music by the Blue Water

Ramblers, animals and artists and crafters booths.

Volunteers needed for directing traffic and lining up

parade participants and for clean-up.

11:00 am – 3:00 pm Classic Car Show Community Church

Dusk 10:00 pm – Fireworks in the Village

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Ada Parks October 2010 Programs – Spooky & Batty

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Terry & Bonnie

Ada Parks October 2010 Programs – Spooky & Batty

Bats of the World

Thursday Oct. 21 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Ada Township Park Learning Center Ada MI

$4 Adult $3 Child

A special presentation by the Organization for Bat Conservation

with live bats and an exciting multimedia presentation about bats from

around the world. Learn about the benefits of these fascinating creatures,

their unique adaptations, sound waves, ecosystems, food webs,

conservation and world geography. Live bats to be shown including

a local brown bat and large fruit bat – known as the “ Flying Fox”

with a 4 foot wingspan.

Reservations required – space is limited. Ada Parks & Recreation Dept.

616-676-0520 or email mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com

Baby Bat, Vlermuis by Peet

http://www.flickr.com/photos/peetvs/2457201198/

Creatures of the Night Hike

Saturday October 23 Start times from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Ada Township Park – $3 per person

one departs every 15 minutes. Arrive at the Shelter at Ada Park to be

guided through the trails where you will “ encounter” a series of spooky

( and some not so spooky” creatures who will tell you in a fun way about

their lives in the wild. Snacks and a craft included after the hikes.

Pre-registering with the Park office for a designated start time

recommended. Ages 4 through adult suggested. Costumes optional.

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