January 2008
Sun.	M	T	W	R	F	Sat.
		1	2	3	4	5 Hiking Hickory Hills 2:00PM
6	7	8	9	10	11	12 Michigan's Rocks and Minerals 2:00PM
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 Living Off the Land 10,000 Years Ago 2:00PM
20	21	22	23	24	25	26 Hunters of the Sky 2:00PM
27	28	29	30	31

February 2008
Sun.	M	T	W	R	F	Sat.
					1	2 Mystery of the Missing Groundhog 2:00PM
3	4	5	6	7	8	9 Primitive Fire Making 2:00PM
10	11	12	13	14	15	16 Glacial Geology of Waterloo 2:00PM
17	18	19	20	21	22	23 Animal Magic 2:00PM
24	25	26	27	28	29

March 2008
Sun.	M	T	W	R	F	Sat.
						1 Maple Syrup Making: From Tree to Pancake 1:30PM
2	3	4	5	6	7	8 Petoskey Stone Polishing 2:00PM
9	10	11	12	13	14	15 Spring Into Gardening 11:00AM
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27	28	29 How Things Move 2:00PM
30	31

April 2008
Sun.	M	T	W	R	F	Sat.
		1	2	3	4	5 Name That Skull: NSI 2:00PM
6 12,000 Years of Local Native American History 2:00PM	7	8	9	10	11	12 Night of the Amphibians 8:00PM
13	14	15	16	17	18	19 It's Spring! 2:00PM
20 Wildlife of the Americas 2:00PM	21	22	23	24	25	26 Energy Alternatives For You 2:00PM
27 Strange Creatures of the Spring Pond 2:00PM	28	29	30

May 2008
Sun.	M	T	W	R	F	Sat.
				1	2	3 Astronomy 101 11:00AM and 2:00PM
4 Living With Massasaugas 2:00PM	5	6	7	8	9	10 Pressed Flowers 11:00AM
11	12	13	14	15	16	17 Rockin' Rocks 11:00AM
18 Incredible Edibles Walk 1:30PM	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

June 2008
Sun.	M	T	W	R	F	Sat.
1 Amazing Animal Adaptations 2:00PM	2	3	4	5	6	7
8 Nature's Tank the Turtle 2:00PM	9	10	11	12	13	14
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
22 Rockhound Basics 2:00PM	23	24	25	26	27	28
29	30

Program Descriptions


General Information: The following programs are free to members of the WNHA. Program fees are $2/person or $5/family for non-members of the WNHA. Programs presented by park staff are free to all. A State Park Motor Vehicle Permit is required for entry at this State Recreation Area. Daily permit is $6.00. Annual permit is $24.00. Advanced registration is required for all programs due to program size restrictions and in order to contact you if program changes become necessary. To make or cancel reservations please call the Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center at (734) 475-3170.


Hiking Hickory Hills
2:00PM Saturday Janary 5.
Enjoy a hike through a very hilly mature forest and hear a bit of the history surrounding this beautiful trail. Ages eight and up, please. (Participants may want to wear orange since we will be hiking in a hunting zone.) DNR staff.
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Michigan's Rocks and Minerals
2:00PM Saturday Janary 12.
Discover what Michigan's rocks and minerals tell us about the history and shape of our Great Lakes State. DNR staff.
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Living Off the Land 10,000 Years Ago
2:00PM Saturday Janary 19.
Naturalist Dan Farmer will offer an intriguing look into the daily lives of the people who lived in Michigan long before the Europeans arrived. This will be an entertaining family program that ages 6 and up will enjoy. Program length 60 minutes.
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Hunters of the Sky
2:00PM Saturday January 26.
Live raptors will be featured in this program presented by Francie Krawcke of the Leslie Science Center. Learn about the amazing eyesight of hawks and the remarkable hearing of owls as you view these birds up close. Program length 60 minutes.
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The Case of the Missing Groundhog
2:00PM Saturday February 2.
Join the Discovery Center Puppets for this fun puppet show and discover what happened to groundhog, alias woodchuck. Mr. Groundhog came up missing last November and has not been seen since! DNR staff.
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Primitive Fire Making
2:00PM Saturday February 9.
How do you start a fire without matches? Educator and naturalist Shawn Grose will give a presentation on the history of fire making followed by an outdoor demonstration of the bow drill method. You will then have a chance to try this yourself! Program length 60 minutes.
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Glacial Geology of Waterloo
2:00PM Saturday February 16.
Find out how the glaciers shaped the Waterloo Recreation Area. DNR staff.
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Animal Magic
2:00PM Saturday February 23.
The popular animal rescuer and magician, Mark Rosenthal, will entertain, educate and astound you with his combination of live animals and magic. As you observe a variety of animals that he cares for in his sanctuary, you will learn how they survive in their exotic native areas around the world. Program length 60 minutes.
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Maple Syrup Making: From the Tree to the Pancake
1:30 PM Saturday March 1.
See the classic movie "Maple Sugar Farmer," after which naturalist Tom Jameson will share his time-tested techniques for do-it-yourself maple syrup making. He will conclude by leading a short walk into the woods to teach the identification of maple trees and to demonstrate proper tapping techniques. Program length: 90 minutes.
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Petoskey Stone Polishing
2:00PM Saturday March 8.
Polish your own state stone with the help of staff geologist, Jean McKim, as she shares the petoskey stone history during this hands-on program. DNR staff.
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Spring Into Gardening
11:00AM Saturday March 15.
Discover the joy of gardening with master gardener Sharon Sohoza! Learn about preparing the soil and all the ins and outs of seed starting, new and old garden beds, plant structure, photosynthesis, and tips on spring cleaning. Start an herb seed to take home. DNR staff.
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How Things Move
2:00PM Saturday March 29.
Getting from one place to another is more than placing one foot in front of the other in the animal world. Paul McCormack will bring a variety of live animals for this hands-on program to show you who slithers, jumps, flies and crawls. Program length 60 minutes.
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Name That Skull:NSI (Nature Scene Investigation)
2:00PM Saturday April 5.
Have you ever found an animal skull in the wild? Learn how to identify skulls using a key and how to examine them for clues about the animal. DNR staff.
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12,000 Years of Local Native American History
2:00PM Sunday April 6.
Are you fascinated by Native American artifacts? Join us as Dr. Henry Wright, internationally-known anthropologist, talks about the accomplishments of the earliest mammoth hunters and those who followed them. The Center's Burg collection of several thousand projectile points found in local farm fields will be featured. Bring your own points for ID after the program.
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Night of the Amphibians
8:00 PM Saturday April 12.
Come join naturalist Tom Hodgson this evening for a lively presentation featuring frogs, toads, salamanders and quivering masses of eggs. The program will conclude with a walk to a nearby pond to see and hear the frogs singing in the night. Each participant should bring a flashlight and wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Program length 90 minutes. Registration is limited to 25 people.
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It's Spring!
2:00PM Saturday April 19.
Enjoy a walk along the Spring Pond Trail. It's a time of renewal and a time for wildlife to emerge from hibernation. You will hear the frogs calling and see other signs of spring. DNR staff.
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Wildlife of the Americas
2:00PM Sunday April 20.
Experience the fantastic array of wildlife found in North, South, and Central America as Randy Baker brings us live animals from his collection. Learn more about these animals from the Americas and compare the adaptations that allow them to survive in their diverse habitats.
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Energy Alternatives For You
2:00PM Saturday April 26.
Join us for a look at alternative energy sources and discover how your family can use these in your everyday life. A hands-on activity for the whole family will demonstrate the use of solar power. DNR staff.
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Strange Creatures of the Spring Pond
2:00PM Sunday April 27.
Naturalist Tom Hodgson will introduce you to the fascinating and little known creatures of the spring pond, from delicate fairy shrimp to fierce, predaceous diving beetles. You'll also learn how to find these creatures yourself and to "Pour-a-Pond" of your very own! Program length 75 minutes. Registration limited to 30 people.
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Astronomy 101
11:00AM and 2:00PM Saturday May 3.
This program will be an out-of-this-world hands-on learning experience about the earth, moon, and solar system. Join in the fun! DNR staff.
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Living With Massasaugas
2:00PM Sunday May 4.
Learn all about Michigan's only venomous snake along with others that resemble it from herpetologist Yu Man Lee. While viewing live snakes, find out about their lifestyles and how you can attract or discourage them on your property.
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Pressed Flowers
11:00 AM Saturday May 10.
Learn the art of pressing flowers using some domestic flower varieties that we will provide (no picking flowers allowed in the park). Choose the flowers, design, and type of craft you prefer such as a bookmark, picture frame, or other item provided. This craft makes a great Mother's Day gift! Program length 60 minutes. Presented by DNR staff.
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Rockin' Rocks
11:00AM Saturday May 17.
Learn some fun facts about the rocks just outside the Discovery Center. Take a closer look at some unique rocks and minerals, along with some you can find while rock hounding in your own backyard. Program length 60 minutes. Presented by DNR staff.
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Incredible Wild Edibles
1:30PM Sunday May 18.
Naturalist Tom Jameson will lead a hike to get you acquainted with samples from Mother Nature's kitchen. Tom will share some of his recipes and provide some samples after the hike. Program length about 90 minutes. Registration is limited.
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Amazing Animal Adaptations
2:00PM Sunday June 1.
Live birds, reptiles and more will be featured in this informative program about the special adaptations that allow animals to survive in their habitats. Naturalist Jean McKim will bring a variety of animals for you to view up close.
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Nature's Tank, The Turtle
2:00 PM Sunday June 8.
Naturalist Tom Hodgson will introduce visitors to Michigan's native turtles, and will feature several live specimens and artifacts. Visitors will learn about turtle biology and life cycles, and what to do when turtles are encountered in the wild. Program length 60 minutes.
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Rockhound Basics
2:00 PM Sunday June 22.
Discover what you can learn about ancient Michigan from looking at a rock. Geologist Larry Bean will answer your questions and help you to identify rocks at a local quarry. We will meet at the Discovery Center and explore the Rock Pathway before driving to the quarry to do some collecting. Program length 90 minutes.
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