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Something for everyone . . . with so much
going on in YOUR MetroParks!
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Can
you believe it? It's Erie MetroParks' 40th Anniversary this year!
We've been around as long as this 1968 Chevy Camaro.
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This year,
we're having a series of MetroPark Open Houses just for you!
Check them out
here.
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Also, please check out current programs
here.
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Look Who's Walking!
Lots of new
and fun opportunities to get out and walk or learn a new fitness hobby
with others. Complete 7 of the 11 fitness events and be entered in
a drawing for prizes.
Click
here for more information!
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Nature Mini-camps
No Child Left Inside
A new and exciting MetroParks 2008 summer program -
Nature Mini-camps!
Campers will experience and explore the
great outdoors in a variety of MetroParks.
As part of the MetroParks
40 th
Anniversary Celebration,
Nature Mini-camps will be offered at different parks within the
MetroParks system. In addition, Erie MetroParks and the Sandusky
Recreation Department are partnering to offer the first-ever nature camp
at the Sandusky Greenhouse. What an exciting, fun way for you to
help your MetroParks celebrate 40 years for You!
Click here for more information!
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Project Learning Tree Teacher
Workshop
June 19-20
PLT uses the forest as a “window” on the world to increase students’
understanding of our environment; stimulate students’ critical and
creative thinking; develop students’ ability to make informed decisions
on environmental issues; and instill in students the commitment to take
responsible action of the environment.
Click here for more information.
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YOGA IN MCBRIDE ARBORETUM
Thu, Jun 5,
12, 19, 26, 7-8 pm, Deering Terrace, McBride Arboretum—Improve your
mind, body, and spirit’s connection through yoga poses, breathing and
concentration during this four-session class led by Deb Sutter, M.S.
Ed/Ace Certified. Improve your strength, balance, flexibility, and your
ability to relax.
Yoga at the
Arboretum will offer traditional yoga postures, (asanas), along with
some flowing postures, (Vinyasas). You fit the poses to where you are in
your life at the moment, so people with any level of fitness will
benefit from the class.
If you are
thinking “I am too stiff to do yoga,” you should probably do yoga! Leave
your ego at home. Come, forget your troubles for an hour, do something
good for yourself, relax, have fun and breatheeeeee.
Bring a mat and
blanket or pillow for sitting poses. $24 pre-registration due
June 2, check or Mastercard/Visa to Erie MetroParks. If raining, class
will meet in McBride Arboretum Visitor’s Center. McBride Arboretum in
located behind BGSU Firelands, Huron Township.
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Harvest Happenings
Community Festival Sponsored by Firelands Pioneer Power Association,
The Heritage Society of Erie County & Firelands Audubon Society
October
11-12 from 11 am to 5 pm,
Osborn Park
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Firelands Pioneer Power
Association Engines & Tractor Show
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Car Show Saturday 11a-3p
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Safety Fair Sunday Noon-4p
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Sandusky Children’s Museum
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Photo & Scarecrow Contest
Displays
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Free Hayrides
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Firelands Area
Runners–Scholarship 5K Walk/Run–Sunday
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Petting Zoo with the Ohio
Horseman's Council of Erie Co.
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Erie MetroParks Raffle
Drawings
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Back To The Wild and
Firelands Audubon Society Tent
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Food & Craft Vendors
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Informational Displays
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Entertainers
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Pumpkin Painting /
Children’s Activities
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Special Events
Tentative Schedule–Subject to Change |
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