MAUMEE BAY STATE PARK NATURE CENTER

 (419) 836 – 9117

 

SPECIAL EVENTS 2008

 

Spring Woodcock Walk

Saturday, April 22nd 8:00 pm

Meet at the NC to learn about then watch for the courtship flight

of these peculiar game birds.

 

International Migratory Bird Day

Saturday, May 10th    10 – 4 pm

Celebrate the wonders of songbirds with on-going children’s crafts,

story books, videos, and bird-walks! 

 

Lake Erie Beach Treasure Hunt

Saturday, July 5th   5:00 pm

 If following maps and seeking clues is your pleasure,

Then join us on this hunt for Pirate Treasure!

Ages 4 – 10   $ 3.00 fee per child.

 

Monarch Butterfly Festival

Sunday, August 31st   12:00 pm

Festivities include butterfly crafts, games, an informal slide show

and butterfly tagging demonstration as hundreds are released for their migration to Mexico!

Craft wrist band fee - $ 3.00

 

Coastal Clean-up and Campout on the Beach

Saturday, September 15th

Clean-up begins at 10:00 am, with lunch provided afterward. 

That evening, a primitive tent campout on the beach is great family fun,

with a pot-luck dinner, community campfire and storytelling.

$15 per tent camping fee. Pre-registration is required for both events.

 

Nature Center Spooky Carnival of Fun!

Saturday and Sunday, October 18th and 19th  12 – 4 pm

Halloween activities and crafts for families; Refreshments available.

Costumes Encouraged! $5 admission fee.

 

 

Check out our website for further details!

www.maumeebaystatepark.org