Sunday, October 23, 2011

WRA Education on the Road: Recent Programs

SEVEN PONDS NATURE CENTER

Saturday, October 22, 2011
: It was a lovely Autumn afternoon at Seven Ponds Nature Center in Dryden for their annual Bird Seed Event, and we were pleased to present to an overflow family-audience at this beautiful place! We have presented here for many years and it seems like a homecoming to us each time we return and get to see old friends again. Preceding our program was a marvelous Loon presentation by Jeff Lange, from the Michigan Loon Preservation Association. It was a great afternoon for all who love birds!
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CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Thursday, October 20, 2011: We were excited to present our program at Central Michigan University, sponsored by the CMU Wildlife Society. Members of TWS, who often help with tasks at our WRA facility, also were able to be part of the program. It was a great evening for everyone!

Intern Kristen Walter, with Long-Earred Owl, Kristy
(Kristen's Mom & Dad, are in front row center in photo above)
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P. J. HOFFMASTER STATE PARK
Joe Rogers with Great Horned Owl, Stanley

Intern Jaime Coon Showing Talons from a Great Horned Owl

Intern Jaime Coon with Rough-Legged Hawk, Misty

Sunday, October 16, 2011: Hoffmaster State Park, Muskegon: It was a sunny and blustery day as we presented two programs at the park campground. Again, it was great to see old friends there and catch up on the news and happenings.
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DEARBORN HISTORICAL MUSEUM

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Union Army Encampment

Cooking at the Encampment

Saturday, October 1, 2011: Dearborn Historical Museum: Autumn was certainly in the air with a mostly sunny and very windy day for our two outdoor presentations! We enjoyed the weekend activities, as well, and caught up on the past year's news. The Civil War re-enacters were there, and as always, cooked an authentic (and delicious) meal on the fire. This is always a very enjoyable day for us, as we can visit again with our friends there, and learn more about the area and Dearborn's colorful history as well. We enjoyed being in costume this year!