Calendar

Join botanist Ellen Weatherbee for a fun hike in this interesting natural area in the very northern part of Washtenaw County. We will look at trees and shrubs, summer forest wildflowers, ferns and more. Bring along water bottle and snack for this hike.

***MEET AT PARK LYNDON NORTH*** Learn all about dragonflies, including the different stages of their life cycle and where they live in those stages. Take a hike to look for the adult dragonflies and make a special dragonfly craft. For kids 5-6 years old. Pre-registration is required – 15 children maximum. To register your child, visit parksonline.ewashtenaw.org. (Registration # 841002, Section D). Led by Elle Bogle

Goldenrods, asters, and milkweed, oh my! On this hike we will take a look at many of the things that live in the open habitat of a field; we will identify flowers and grasses, look for crickets, grasshoppers, and other insects, and keep our eyes and ears out for various birds- including sandhill cranes. We will have some sweep nets with us to help with finding insects. For kids 7-12 years old. Pre-registration is required – 12 children maximum. To register your child, visit parksonline.ewashtenaw.org. (Registration # 841004, Section E). Led by Elle Bogle

Near the Jackson County border west of Manchester, enjoy a summer evening as Ron Gamble points out various night sky constellations. Plans are in place for a small fire and supplies for s’mores.