Join Us for Family Nature Day at Pigeon Creek Park!





Family Nature Day Banner [ [link removed] ]

Bookmark and Share [ [link removed] ]

________________________________________________________________________







Celebrate Earth Day at Family Nature Day with Ottawa County Parks! ?? ♻️

April 26 • 10 AM - 4 PM • Pigeon Creek Park

Come celebrate Earth Day at Pigeon Creek Park [ [link removed] ]! Join Ottawa County Parks for Family Nature Day, complete with hands-on activities, nature exploration, and the chance to do something great for the planet.

*What's Happening:*
?? *City Nature Challenge* – Become a community scientist! Help document local plants and wildlife as part of a global bio-blitz.
?? *Garlic Mustard Removal Workshop* – Learn how to identify and remove this invasive species. Gloves and bags provided!
?? *Hands-on Family Activities* – Nature-based fun for kids and adults alike throughout the park.

*Event Details:*
?? Drop in anytime between 10 AM – 4 PM
?? Pigeon Creek Park
??️ Registration is appreciated but not required [ [link removed] ]

Make a difference, learn something new, and celebrate Earth Day with us. We can’t wait to see you there!

________________________________________________________________________

What is the City Nature Challenge?

From April 25–28, we're joining cities around the world in this global community science event, created by iNaturalist and powered locally by our partners at John Ball Zoo. Help us record as much biodiversity as possible in West Michigan!

How to Get Involved:

* *Download the iNaturalist app. [ [link removed] ]*
* *Snap & submit* photos of plants, animals, and fungi in Allegan, Barry, Kent, or Ottawa Counties from April 25-April 28, 2025. 
* *Spread the word*—Invite 3 friends to join the challenge!

*Learn More* [ [link removed] ]


________________________________________________________________________



Can't make it for Family Nature Day, but still want to get involved? Join us for an upcoming #ServiceSaturday [ [link removed] ]! 

* Garlic Mustard Removal | May 17, 10 AM-12 PM - Kirk Park 
* Dame's Rocket Removal | June 21, 10 AM-12 PM - Paw Paw Park West

________________________________________________________________________







*Show us how you enjoy your parks!*

*Connect with us on Instagram [ [link removed] ] by tagging your park photos @OttawaCountyParks [ [link removed] ] or #OttawaCountyParks [ [link removed] ]*

*OR*

*Follow us on Facebook and tag us @OttawaCountyParksandRecreation  [ [link removed] ]*

________________________________________________________________________









Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page [ [link removed] ].

Parks logo

Ottawa County Parks & Recreation Commission | 12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive, Michigan 49460 | 616-738-4810

Visit miOttawa.org/parks to learn more about the 7,000 acres of parks and open spaces available for your enjoyment. Operations, improvements, and programs are funded by grants, private donations [ [link removed] ], and a parks millage. If you own a $150,000 home, you invest $26 annually in opportunities for outdoor recreation and nature education today and for future generations. *Thank you!** *

STAY CONNECTED: Visit us on Facebook [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ] Visit us on YouTube [ [link removed] ] Sign up for email updates [ [link removed] ]

[ [link removed] ] 



Linked In [ [link removed] ]



*
All programs & events are brought to you by the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners:*
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners: Chairperson John Teeples | Vice-Chairperson Josh Brugger | Jordan Jorritsma | Jim Barry | Jacob Bonnema | Phil Kuyers | Doug Zylstra | Joe Moss | Sylvia Rhodea | Allison Miedema | Kendra Wenzel 

Questions? Contact Us <[email protected]>

SUBSCRIBER SERVICES:  Manage Preferences [ [link removed] ]  |  Unsubscribe [ [link removed] ]  |  Help [ subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com ]

________________________________________________________________________

This email was sent to [email protected] using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: Ottawa County, Michigan · 12220 Fillmore Street · West Olive, MI 49460 GovDelivery logo [ [link removed] ]