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DETROIT, Mich., January 13, 2009 – The Belle Isle Nature Zoo will host its third annual Snow Celebration on Saturday and Sunday, January 24 and 25, 2009, noon to 4 p.m. The two-day event will include snowshoeing lessons, storytelling, nature programs and games. Admission to the Nature Zoo and all events is free.
The Huron-Clinton Metroparks Mobile Learning Unit will provide an outdoor heated classroom where park interpreters will focus on how wildlife in Michigan survive winter. In addition, the Red Cross will conduct a blanket drive, collecting new and gently used blankets. Free hot cocoa and coffee will be served throughout both days.
Saturday, January 24
Noon – Snowshoeing for Beginners. Snow permitting, snowshoes will be provided or guests may bring their own.
12:30 p.m. – Redford Branch Library presents “Kids Korner Story Time”.
1:30 p.m. – Michigan Humane Society presents “Animal Care, Compassion and Responsibility”.
2:30 p.m. – Snowshoeing for Beginners. Snow permitting, snowshoes will be provided or guests may bring their own.
3 p.m. – Redford Branch Library presents “Kids Korner Story Time”.
Sunday, January 25
Noon – Snowshoeing for Beginners. Snow permitting, snowshoes will be provided or guests may bring their own.
12:30 p.m. – Redford Branch Library presents “Kids Korner Story Time”.
1:30 p.m. – Snowshoeing for Beginners. Snow permitting, snowshoes will be provided or guests may bring their own.
2 p.m. – Howell Nature Center presents “Creatures of the Night”. Guests will learn about some the nocturnal animals found in Michigan and how they survive at night.
3 p.m. – Redford Branch Library presents “Kids Korner Story Time”.
The Belle Isle Nature Zoo is open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. year-round and provides educational programming with interpretive staff support from the Huron-Clinton Metroparks. Admission is free. For more information, call (313) 852-4056 or visit www.detroitzoo.org.
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