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Regular meeting of the Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation Commission

Families are encouraged to come enjoy a delightful pancake breakfast (fresh off the griddle), including a delicious pancake bar—filled with blueberries, chocolate syrup and so much more! Top it all off with some yummy hot chocolate! After bellies are full, children can attend a meet and greet with Santa! Make sure you bring your camera to capture the moment with a picture. All children attending this event will walk away with a goody bag and a take-home craft!

Put your nature eyes to the test as we explore through the preserve in search of winter’s many wonders! This program is led by Kelsey Dehring. For kids 5-6 years old. Pre-registration is required - maximum 15 kids per program. To register your child, visit parksonline.ewashtenaw.org. (Registration # 821002, Section A).

*** MEET AT THE MEDFORD PAVILION*** Join us the second Saturday of every month to help the environment, meet like-minded people, be active, and explore. Volunteers have been improving the oak hickory woodland of Britton Woods for several years and we will be continuing their efforts at this workday. Please dress for the weather and be prepared for working off-trail. We will be meeting on the west side of County Farm Park at the Medford Pavilion. Led by Katie Carlisle.

***MEET IN THE NORTHWEST PARKING LOT*** Many people know how to identify trees by their leaves, but what about when those leaves have fallen? On this winter walk, we will learn how to recognize trees in winter. We’ll look at characters for recognizing at least a dozen common Michigan species by twigs, bark, and habitat. Led by Shawn Severance

Splash into the holidays at the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center. Enjoy a fun pool party followed by cookie decorating with Santa’s friends, Anna and Elsa from Frozen! You also have the opportunity to drop off your letters to Santa in his mailbox in the lobby of the Meri Lou Murray Recreation Center and if you’re lucky enough, you might receive a response from the North Pole!

We will hike to look for the quiet signs that animals leave behind and leave a gift for them to find. Led by Shawn Severance. Pre-registration is required - maximum 15 kids per program. To register your child, visit parksonline.ewashtenaw.org. (Registration # 821003, Section A).

Come enjoy the park after the sun goes down. All hikes begin at the Beach Center Meeting Room and finish near a bonfire with hot cocoa. Various actives included, based on monthly theme. Please monitor the weather as hike may be canceled due to poor weather conditions, and dress for the outdoors. Check website for complete details. Please help us plan for supplies by pre-registering at parksonline.ewashtenaw.org. Program is free with vehicle entry. For more information contact Julie Sigda at 734-449-4437 x 203 or sigdaj@washtenaw.org

You’ve spent the year exploring and learning with us, and now we want to say thank you. Spend some quality family time, go on a nature hike with Park Naturalists Kelsey and Shawn, light a solstice bonfire, and share stories and photos of some of our favorite moments. We will also have holiday treats and hot drinks! Please pre-register to let us know you are coming. All Junior Naturalist families and siblings are welcome to attend this celebration - there is no registration limit. Visit parksonline.ewashtenaw.org to sign up. (Registration #821004 Section A)