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Metropark Interpretive Events at Belle Isle Nature Zoo
July, 2008
“Urban Oasis Nature Walk”
Thursday, July 3 at 8:30 a.m.
Find nature without leaving Detroit. Rise and shine and enjoy some green with a nature walk inside the city limits. Pre-registration required.
“Webelos – Forester”
Sunday, July 13 at 1 p.m.
All badge requirements will be fulfilled during this indoor/outdoor program. Fee: $2 per Scout. Pre-registration required.
“Wednesday Workday”
Wednesday, July 16 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Volunteers wanted to tackle new projects. No experience necessary.
“Belle Isle Cribs”
Sunday, July 20 at 1 p.m.
Check out Belle Isle’s finest homes created and used by the creatures of Belle Isle. Pre-registration required.
“Just for Homeschoolers – Butterfly Study Part 2”
Thursday, July 24 at 1 p.m.
In this second of a two-part butterfly investigation, students will explore wings. Pre-registration required.
“Creature Feature – Night Musicians”
Saturday, July 26 at 2 p.m.
Discover something new about the world and find out who’s making the music of the night in Michigan. Pre-registration required.
“Brownies – Plants”
Sunday, July 27 at 1 p.m.
All badge requirements will be fulfilled during this indoor/outdoor program. Fee: $2 per Scout. Pre-registration required.
August, 2008
“Leave-No-Trace Camping”
Sunday, August 3 at 11 a.m.
Leave-No-Trace camping leaves little impact on the environment. Learn some methods to help you leave the least footprints possible. Pre-registration required.
“Wednesday Workday”
Wednesday, August 6 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Volunteers are needed to help the Nature Zoo finish some projects. Pre-registration required.
“Junior Girl Scouts – Earth Connections”
Sunday, August 10 at 1 p.m.
All badge requirements will be fulfilled during this indoor/outdoor program. Fee: $2 per Scout. Pre-registration required.
“Just for Homeschoolers – Field Trip”
Thursday, August 14 at 12 noon
Hit the road with Belle Isle Nature Zoo interpreters and make a day of it. Pre-registration required.
“Creature Feature – Sea Shells”
Saturday, August 16 at 2 p.m.
Discover something new about the world and explore the fun facts behind summertime beach finds. Pre-registration required.
“Brownies – Senses”
Sunday, August 17 at 1 p.m.
All badge requirements will fulfilled during this indoor/outdoor program. Fee: $2 per Scout. Pre-registration required.
For additional information or to register, please contact the Nature Zoo at 313-852-4056. Metropark interpreters offer these programs at the Belle Isle Nature Zoo, operated by the Detroit Zoological Society. Detroit Zoological Society Media Contact: Patricia Janeway, Communications Director, 248-541-5717, ext. 3731.
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