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	May 2020
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					1 Knee-high Naturalists (at DeGraaf) Knee-high Naturalists (at DeGraaf) May 1, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Knee-high Naturalists introduces the wonders of the natural world to young children. Crafts, activities, books, snacks, live animals, and outside exploration will be incorporated into their nature-based learning experience. Parents are encouraged to attend with their 4 to 6 year old - though not required. Parents or guardians are asked to attend with their 3 year old to help with bathroom use and transitioning into a group learning environment. Registration required Fee: $10 per child, $5 for members •	2
3	4	5 Live Video of Wildflowers of Hudsonville Nature Center Live Video of Wildflowers of Hudsonville Nature Center May 5, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Explore the trails of Hudsonville County Park with a naturalist in search of spring wildflowers. Go to the Outdoor Discovery Center Facebook page to follow along on this live video hike. https://business.facebook.com/events/1929909733975175/ •	6	7	8 Exploring Bysterveld County Park...Virtually Exploring Bysterveld County Park...Virtually May 8, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Go on a virtual hike with a naturalist from the ODC at Allegan County's Bysterveld Park. Go to the Outdoor Discovery Center Facebook page to join in! https://business.facebook.com/events/655443815290270/ •	9 Virtual Hike Exploring the VanRaalte Farm Virtual Hike Exploring the VanRaalte Farm May 9, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 11:30 am Take a virtual hike of the VanRaalte Farm with Mike Graves. What signs of spring can he find? Go to the Outdoor Discovery Center's Facebook Page to watch the virtual hike. @OutdoorDiscoverCenter •
10	11	12 Introduction to Fishing (Live Video) Introduction to Fishing (Live Video) May 12, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Learn the basics of fishing including using simple tackle with Lisa McKellips. Lisa will also share what ponds at the ODC are open for catch and release fishing. Go to the ODC Facebook Page to view the live video. •	13	14	15 Exploring a Wetland (Facebook Live) Exploring a Wetland (Facebook Live) May 15, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Join naturalist Tom Funk as he catches animals from a wetland and shows everyone his neat finds. Will he catch a frog, tadpole, dragon fly nymph, crayfish, or a snail? Tune in on our Facebook page to find out. https://business.facebook.com/events/881616525653034/ •	16
17	18	19 Tackling Invasive Species (Live Video) Tackling Invasive Species (Live Video) May 19, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Learn about the invasive species that may be found in your yard and what you should do to manage or even eradicate them. The video will teach you how to identify invasive species and the techniques for removal. This Live Video will be hosted on the ODC Facebook Page. •	20	21	22 Live Animal Showcase Live Animal Showcase May 22, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Join one of our naturalists on a Facebook live video as they share some interesting facts about a few of our resident animals. Learn something new and ask any questions you may have. This Live Video will be hosted on the ODC Facebook Page. •	23
24	25 ODC Network Office and Visitor Centers Closed ODC Network Office and Visitor Centers Closed May 25, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm •	26 Owl Pellet Dissection Owl Pellet Dissection May 26, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm We have a lot of owls at the ODC and we have LOTS of owl pellets. During this virtual program we will dissect an owl pellet and learn about what you can find in one, what you can learn about the owl that coughed it up, and why owls cough up pellets in the first place. This Live Video will be hosted on the ODC Facebook Page. •	27	28	29	30
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2020 Park Passport

Our new Community Park Passport program is ready for your exploration! With a few new sites and all new questions, it will have you exploring in both Allegan and Ottawa counties.

Go to the Park Passport page to learn more and download your own booklet.

You have until the November 7th, 2020 to turn in your completed passport tear-out form.

Park Passport Sponsor: Dick’s Sporting Goods

Backyard Series Continues!

The Backyard Series was so successful that we have created more activities! Now they include Weekly Challenges to continue your backyard outdoor explorations. Get out exploring and share what you have found on Facebook or Instagram. Be sure to include #odcbackyardcrusade and #naturerichwestmi to see what other people have found.

Photos can also be shared with odc@outdoordiscovery.org.

Have a great time exploring your backyard!