Race into the Wild spring day camp

Fox Island’s RACE into the WILD Spring Day Camp is open for registration! Camp runs April 5-9th, 2010, Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00pm. Camp is for ages 6-12. Counselor’s in Training, ages 13 and up, may volunteer their time.

The Camp Directors are Natalie Haley and Ron Zartman.

Campers will experience a week filled with scavenger hunts, survival skill tests and great adventures in the outdoors. They will bring home a self-made survival kit by the end of the week! Building shelters, fire, and finding water will be just some of the challenges presented to our campers this year.

Pre-registration cut-off date is March 26, 2010. Minimum registration of 10 campers is required in order to run this camp. Maximum registration of 30 campers will be accepted. All programs are subject to cancellation.

Download a registration form and brochure from our website: www.allencountyparks.org!

Camp fees are $100.00/camper for the week. Check out the early-bird date and Golden Park Pass discounts in our website brochure.

Junior Indiana Master Naturalist class

The mission of the Jr. Indiana Master Naturalist class is to bring together natural resource specialists with young people, ages 9-13 years, to foster an understanding of Indiana ’s plants, water, soils, and wildlife, and promote volunteer service in local communities.

The class schedule is as follows:

Location - Fox Island County Park :

• April 14th, 6-8PM, Wilderness Survival with Michael Golbert, Allen County Parks
• April 17th, 9-11AM, Birds with Soarin’ Hawk and Stockbridge Audubon Society
• April 17th, 12-2PM, Geology with Ron Zartman, Allen County Parks and Soils with Scot Haley, Natural Resource Conservation Service
• April 21st, 6-8PM, Plants and Trees with Larry Yoder, Yoder Farms, & Natalie Haley Allen County Parks

Location - Metea County Park :

• April 24th, 9-11AM, Naturalists and Conservation with Scott Beam, Maple Wood Nature Center and Bob Dispenza, Allen County Parks
• April 24th, 12-2PM, Rivers and Creeks with Jerry Hohla, Hoosier Riverwatch
• April 28th, 6-8PM, Frogs, Snakes and Turtles with Chris Barlow, Ivy Tech
• May 5th, 6-8PM, Monarchs, Milkweed and Wildflowers with Karie Harding

In addition, class participants will be required to volunteer six hours in a pre-approved natural environment and must attend 80% of their classes in order to earn their Jr. Indiana Master Naturalist certification.

Deadline for registration is March 26^th, 2010. Class fee is $70.00 per student and includes three field guides, class materials, room rental and IDNR registration.

For more information or to download a brochure visit us at www.allencountyparks.org or contact Natalie Haley, Environmental Educator at 260.449.3246 or email at nhaley@allencountyparks.org

Scrapbook Night at Metea

March 19, April 16, Fridays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Beginning Scrapaholics. Need a night to catch up on your scrapbooking? Need some time for your self? Want a Girl’s Night Out? New to scrapbooking? Leave the kiddies at home, come and relax & work on your scrapbook projects, family albums, mini albums, cards, and home décor.

Cost: $10/session (advance), $15 at the door.
Register 6 people and save $10.

To register or more information:
Email: paulcorrine2005@aol.com
Call:260-460-0851
Corrine Paul

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The Metea Challenge

March 20, Saturday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come and learn about our new Metea Challenge Program. This 2 hour workshop will introduce new games, initiatives, and challenge courses.Ages 10 or older. Dress to be comfortable and active.

Cost: $3.00
Pre-register by: 3/16
Min: 6
Max: 16

To register or more information:
Email:mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777
Michael Gobert

Monday Mornings with Michael @ Metea

March 15

Greet the day from the beginning and watch the
world come alive. A sunrise experiential at Metea
County Park. Dress weather appropriate, and the
hiking is easy to moderate and often wet.

Mar. 7:00 AM
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: Prior Friday
Min: 5
Max.: 15

To register or more information:
Email:mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777
Michael Gobert

Payton’s the Place @ Payton County Park

March 13, Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Let’s spend the day getting to know Payton County Park, by assisting in the development of a new trail through the mature deciduous woods. Dress for the weather and for working outdoors. Some tools provided. Tools needed for clearing brush.

Cost: Free
Pre-register by: March 11
Min: 1
Max : 100
Free Lunch!

To register or more information:
Email:mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777
Michael Gobert

Monday Mornings with Michael @ Payton

March 8, 29

Greet the day from the beginning and watch world come alive. A sunrise experiential walk Payton Park. Dress weather appropriate, and hiking is easy to moderate and often wet.

Mar. 7:00AM
Cost: $2.00
Pre-register by: Prior Friday
Min: 5
Max: 15

To register or more information:
Email:mgobert@allencountyparks.org
Call: 449-3777
Michael Gobert