Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Winter Wonders Week

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

10am-3pm

Free with park admission Snowshoes $3

 From February 18 -22, the Nature Center will feature a fun filled schedule of both indoor and outdoor activities.  Visitors will have the opportunity to get out and enjoy winter by participating in Ice Cutting, Building a Snow Cave, or Snowshoeing in Search of Wildlife Signs (weather permitting).  Folks will be able to warm up in the Visitor Center and learn about the Featured Creature.  In addition, trails will be open for skiing and snowshoeing.  This year, local author Tom Adessa will read three of his children’s stories.

Storytime with Tom Adessa    Monday & Wednesday 12 noon                 

Ice Harvest                  Tuesday & Thursday @ 11 a.m.                

Build A Snow Cave            Wednesday @ 11 a.m.                 

Creature Feature             Monday through Friday @ 1:30 p.m.                

Snowshoeing In Search of Wildlife Signs     Monday through Friday @ 2 p.m.
Snowshoes are available to rent for $3 an hour on a first-come basis.

Some of the above activities are weather dependent,

please call the Nature Center for daily updates.

  • Location: Beaver Lake Nature Center
  • Phone:638-2519

Winter Break at Sainte Marie

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

9am – 3pm

Donations

Fun for kids of all ages, activities during the break week will include Iroquois & colonial games inside the Visitor Center, while the mission is open outside. Hot cocoa will be available.