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! 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

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.
• 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!

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

• 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

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