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Oct. 4
Dune grass planting: Ottawa County Parks is looking for volunteers at Mt. Pisgah from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to plant dune grass seedlings in open sand areas to help stabilize the sand and to prevent erosion. Meet in the Black Lake Boardwalk parking lot located in Park Township near the Coast Guard Station. The entrance is on Black Lake Avenue off Ottawa Beach Road. This work is somewhat strenuous due to walking up and down the dune. Organized groups, adults and older children are encouraged to participate.  Workdays are held rain or shine. Advanced registration is not required. Bring gloves. Tools, water and snacks will be provided. For more information call (616) 738-4810.

Paddle trip: The Macatawa Greenway Partnership is hosting a paddle triple that will leave from Windmill Island from 9 a.m. Donations will be accepted. Canoes and double kayaks are available for run. Call (616) 396-2353 for more information.

Oct. 5
Nature scavenger hunt: Ottawa County Park is hosting a scavenger hunt at Kirk Park in Grand Haven Township at 1 p.m. Participants will be provided with a park map and a scavenger hunt list before heading out on the trails to find a variety of items. A bag is not needed, however, because this scavenger hunt relies on your observations and does not include actual collecting of items.  Children 12 and younger that finish the scavenger hunt will receive a prize. All children must be accompanied by an adult during the activity.

Oct. 8
Bird walk: A 9 a.m. walk at the Rosy Mound Natural Area located in Grand Haven Township will follow bird migration. It will last for two hours. There are no fees and advanced registration is not required.  Bring binoculars (some loaners available) and meet in the parking lot at each park.

Oct. 11
Bird walk: Study waterbird migration from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at sites to be determined. Call (616) 738-4810 to register.

Oct. 12
Fall hike: A 1 p.m. hike about fall foliage will be held at the Crockery Creek Natural Area in Crockery Township.

Oct. 15
Fall birding trip: A half-day trip to Grand Haven Pier beginning at 8 a.m. will provide excellent places to view migrating waterbirds such as loons, grebes and ducks. There are no fees for these trips, however, advanced registration is required by calling (616) 738-4810.

Oct. 20
Fall hike: A 10 a.m. hike about fall foliage will be held at the Rosy Mound Natural Area in Grand Haven Township. The hiking is somewhat strenuous at Rosy Mound due to stairs up and down the dunes)

Oct. 22
Bird walk: A 9 a.m. walk at Kirk Park located in Grand Haven Township will follow bird migration. It will last for two hours. There are no fees and advanced registration is not required.  Bring binoculars (some loaners available) and meet in the parking lot at each park. 

Nov. 5
Bird walk: A 9 a.m. walk at Hemlock Crossing located in Port Sheldon Township will follow bird migration. It will last for two hours. There are no fees and advanced registration is not required.  Bring binoculars (some loaners available) and meet in the parking lot at each park. 

Nov. 6
Fall birding trip: A half-day trip to Grand Haven Pier beginning at 8 a.m. will provide excellent places to view migrating waterbirds such as loons, grebes and ducks. There are no fees for these trips, however, advanced registration is required by calling (616) 738-4810.

Nov. 8
Fall botany: Join a 10 a.m. hike at Grand River Park in Georgetown Township that will focus on the diversity of seeds, buds and plant skeletons found in a variety of different natural areas along the trails.  These plant characteristics provide clues to plant identification and also function in winter plant survival. Magnifiers, which will be provided, will give closeups of the plants.

Dec. 3
Bird walk: Look for birds who don’t mind braving the cold and wind from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at sites to be determined. Call (616) 738-4810 to register.
 

For more information, please email Tom Medendorp at wmfe@acninc.net.