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Calendar of Events |
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Every Saturday
1 to 4 PM
(Memorial Day
through
Labor Day) |
 The
Nature Center is open every Saturday from 1 to 4
PM. See what's visiting the bird feeding station,
view live reptiles and other natural history items!
For questions about park
events, please call Naturalist Natalie Miller at
419-348-7679 |
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Sat, April 4, 2009 |
 Birdwatching
for Beginners 9:00 am
Meet at
the South Shore Picnic Area to learn how to get started
with this great natural pastime! Identification
tips for common birds and binocular use will be covered.
Short discussion will be followed by a woodland hike.
Please wear appropriate footgear. Binoculars
helpful, but not necessary. |
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Fri, April 10, 2009 |
 Weekday
Birdwatching Hikes 9:00 am
Meet
at the South Shore Picnic area. Check out what
birds have arrived from their winter vacations. |
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Sat, April 11, 2009 |
 6th
Annual Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 am
Meet at the West End Parking Lot near the dam for this
free event, held rain or shine! Ages 12 and under.
Please bring a basket to collect your eggs. Bring your
camera to get your picture with the Easter Bunny!
Sponsored by the Friends of Van Buren State Park Inc. |
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Thurs, April 16, 2009 |
Friends of Van Buren monthly meeting, 7:30 PM at the
Allen Township Hall on State Route 613, Van Buren |
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Sun, April 19, 2009 |
 Annual
Spring Canoe Paddle 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Join Naturalist Natalie Miller to see signs of spring by
canoe. Trip will circle Van Buren Lake and may
include sections of Rocky Ford Creek. A donation
to the Friends of Van Buren State Park of $10/canoe is
suggested. Participants must register before 4/16
by calling 419-348-7679. |
Sat & Sun
April 25 - 26, 2009 |
RIDE LIKE A FOOL COMPETITIVE RIDE
25/50 mile CTR & 12.5 mile Novice
on Sunday
And a 25 miles only ride on Sunday
Sanctioned by
OAATS
Click HERE for
ride flyer |
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Sun, April 26, 2009 |
 Spring
Wildflower Walk 2:00 pm
Meet at the South Shore
Shelterhouse for a woodland wildflower hike.
Wildflower identification and folklore will be
discussed. Please wear appropriate footgear.
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Fri, May 1, 2009 |
Weekday
Birdwatching Hikes 9:00 am
Meet
at the South Shore Picnic area. Check out what
birds have arrived from their winter vacations. |
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Sun, May 3, 2009 |
 Free
Family Fishing 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Bring the family to the park for
an afternoon of fishing on the shores of Van Buren
Lake. Bait and poles provided while they last.
Excellent opportunity for first time fisherpersons.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. No fishing
license required. Meet in the parking lot by the dam.
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Thurs, May 7, 2009 |
 Community
Wildflower Walks 9:30 am
Get
to know your wild neighbors with guided hikes around
Northwestern Ohio. Photography is welcomed. Hikes take
place every Thursday. Van Buren’s hike date is
Thursday, May 7, 9:30am. Meet at the South Shore
Shelterhouse For a complete listing of hikes in this
series, see additional flyer, or contact Natalie Miller
at 419-438-7679 |
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Sun, May 10, 2009 |
 Mother's
Day Paddle 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Take
mom for a peaceful paddle on Van Buren Lake and up the
Rocky Ford Creek. A suggested donation of
$10/canoe to the Friends of Van Buren State Park.
Pre-register by 5/8 by calling 419-348-7679. |
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Sat, May 16, 2009 |
 Birding
By Ear 9:00 am
Learn to
interpret the spring symphony of bird songs and calls.
Meet at the South Shore Picnic Area shelterhouse to
practice your birding "language." Binoculars
helpful, but not necessary. Dress for a woodland
hike. |
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Thurs, May 21, 2009 |
Friends of Van Buren monthly meeting, 7:30 PM at the
Allen Township Hall on State Route 613, Van Buren |
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Thurs, June 18, 2009 |
Friends of Van Buren monthly meeting, 7:30 PM at the
Allen Township Hall on State Route 613, Van Buren |
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Thurs, July 16, 2009 |
Friends of Van Buren monthly meeting, 7:30 PM at the
Allen Township Hall on State Route 613, Van Buren |
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