Grayling Visitors Bureau

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

AT HARTWICK PINES STATE PARK

April 21, 2012

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

 11 a.m. Birding Hike along the Old Growth Trail

Location: Meet at the Back Deck of the Visitor Center

Program Duration: Approx. 1 hour; 1mile walk

Walk with an experienced birder along the Old Growth Trail and learn how to be a successful birder. A wide variety of birds can be found (and heard) along the Old Growth Trail. How many can you find?

1 p.m. SPECIAL MOVIE PRESENTATION

GREEN FIRE: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for our Time

Location: Visitor Center Auditorium

Program Duration: Approx. 73 minutes

This recently released movie invites the audience into Aldo Leopold’s writing and thoughts on conservation, a perfect way to celebrate Earth Day!  Carrie Scott (USFS) will introduce the movie and engage the audience in conversation about the movie.

2 p.m. Birding along the AuSable Trail

Location: Meet at the Visitor Center’s Front Desk

Program Duration: Approx. 2 hours; 3 ½ mile hike

This guided hike along the AuSable Trail invites you to take in the beauty of spring migration. You’ll hear (and hopefully see) a variety of warblers, sparrows and thrushes. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes for the trail is not paved.

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES

 AuSable-Manistee Fiber Guild: Location, Visitor Center Classroom; Watch and learn how these ladies weave their creations with natural materials.

Bird House Plans: Location, Visitor Center; Several build-your-own birdhouse plans are on display. Take home a plan and make a birdhouse to put up at your house.

Arts & Crafts Activities:  Location, Visitor Center; Spring means warmer weather and that means butterflies will emerge soon. Come and make your very own tie-dyed butterfly!

 
Contact: Craig Kasmer

(989) 348-2537

email: kasmerc@michigan.gov