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	1 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 1, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	2 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 2, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	3 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 3, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	4 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 4, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! Virtual Birds and Brews Virtual Birds and Brews June 4, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Join the ODC and Saugatuck Brewing Company (SBC) for the first EVER Virtual Birds & Brews. During this fun event, we will pair specialty beers with our resident birds of prey. We will discuss some of the natural history of our birds of prey while you sip on some tasty beverages. We’ll learn about 3 different birds of prey and “pair” each bird’s personality with the characteristics of one of SBC’s beers. How do you sign up for this exciting event? 1. Register online using the registration link below. 2. Pick up your Birds & Brews 6-pack from (SBC) between 5/28/2020 - 6/04/2020 (6-pack cost is $10, must be paid at SBC) 3. Look for an email from ODC with your Zoom log-in information to log in for the Zoom Event 4. Join us on Thursday, June 4 at 7:00 PM with your beers ready! Registration is required - must be 21 or older to attend Fee: $15 per person – beer not included in the ticket price (cost is $10 at SBC) (This is an on-line event) Why are we doing this? The Outdoor Discovery Center is about more than just awesome birds. We love supporting the ODC because they do TONS of great work for our community; including trail and water way restoration and upkeep, promoting conservation and wildlife management, and teaching our younger generations (and us adults too) about the importance of nature. Now, more than ever, the Outdoor Discovery Center needs all of our support to keep doing all this great work in our area. If you need us to highlight a specific reason - The ODC helps protect our water. We've said it before, and we'll say it again... without clean water, we can't make great beer. • •	5 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 5, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	6 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 6, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •
7 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 7, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	8 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 8, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	9 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 9, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	10 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 10, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	11 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 11, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	12 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 12, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	13 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 13, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •
14 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 14, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	15 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 15, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	16 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 16, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! CANCELLED Wetlands and Wildlife Camp (at ODC) CANCELLED Wetlands and Wildlife Camp (at ODC) June 16, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 This camp is for kids who want to learn more about wetland animals and explore where they live. Kids will get to catch animals, identify them, and learn about their lives. We will discover animals both caught in the wild and from the Center's captive animal collection during camp including insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds. Registration Required Ages: 7-9 yrs old Location: Outdoor Discovery Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members CANCELLED Kayak Camp - Session 1 (At Various Locations) CANCELLED Kayak Camp - Session 1 (At Various Locations) June 16, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 This three-day Kayak Camp is designed for your beginner paddler. Campers will learn to paddle these crafts solo and develop skills that emphasize independence and self-reliance. Campers learn skills through a mix of instruction, demonstrations, games, and trips. The instructors demonstrate and discuss paddle strokes and techniques, rescue skills, and boating safety. The opportunity to explore local waterways from ponds to rivers makes this an exciting camp your child will not want to miss. All materials provided though paddlers can bring their own paddle or vest. Registration Required Kayak Camp (Session 1) \| June 16-18 Location: Outdoor Discovery Center, other sites TBD Fee: $80 Non-Members, 25% off for Members CANCELLED Wild About Critters - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) CANCELLED Wild About Critters - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) June 16, 2020 @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 This camp is for your little ones who are wild about animals! From turtles and frogs, to birds and fish, we will go on daily explorations with tools in hand to help us uncover what animals live here. Registration Required Ages: 4-6 yrs old Location: DeGraaf Nature Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members Archery Night (at ODC archery range) Archery Night (at ODC archery range) June 16, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Hey grown-ups, don't you want to shoot at a duck-billed dinosaur? Well then, come on out to the ODC for your chance to learn or hone your archery skills. We will provide all of the equipment. (Sorry, no outside bows.) This program is for 16 yrs old and up. We will be meeting at the archery range off of 142nd ave. Registration required Fee: $12 per person, $9 for members Program Location: Meet at the ODC Archery Range - 5675 142nd Ave Holland, MI • • • • •	17 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 17, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! CANCELLED Wetlands and Wildlife Camp (at ODC) CANCELLED Wetlands and Wildlife Camp (at ODC) June 17, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 This camp is for kids who want to learn more about wetland animals and explore where they live. Kids will get to catch animals, identify them, and learn about their lives. We will discover animals both caught in the wild and from the Center's captive animal collection during camp including insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds. Registration Required Ages: 7-9 yrs old Location: Outdoor Discovery Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members CANCELLED Kayak Camp - Session 1 (At Various Locations) CANCELLED Kayak Camp - Session 1 (At Various Locations) June 17, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 This three-day Kayak Camp is designed for your beginner paddler. Campers will learn to paddle these crafts solo and develop skills that emphasize independence and self-reliance. Campers learn skills through a mix of instruction, demonstrations, games, and trips. The instructors demonstrate and discuss paddle strokes and techniques, rescue skills, and boating safety. The opportunity to explore local waterways from ponds to rivers makes this an exciting camp your child will not want to miss. All materials provided though paddlers can bring their own paddle or vest. Registration Required Kayak Camp (Session 1) \| June 16-18 Location: Outdoor Discovery Center, other sites TBD Fee: $80 Non-Members, 25% off for Members CANCELLED Wild About Critters - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) CANCELLED Wild About Critters - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) June 17, 2020 @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 This camp is for your little ones who are wild about animals! From turtles and frogs, to birds and fish, we will go on daily explorations with tools in hand to help us uncover what animals live here. Registration Required Ages: 4-6 yrs old Location: DeGraaf Nature Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members Nature for Tykes - Turtles (at ODC) Nature for Tykes - Turtles (at ODC) June 17, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Bring out your little tykes to learn more about nature. In each program, you and your little tyke will have the opportunity to explore together. This summer we will be learning about turtles, flowers, and meadows! Please dress for the weather. Registration required Fee: $6 per child, $4 for members Lifelong Learners - Forest Habitats (at DeGraaf) Lifelong Learners - Forest Habitats (at DeGraaf) June 17, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join us in our new lifelong learners series. We will be having afternoon classes once a month to help quench the thirst for learning that stays with us for life. In this session, we will be exploring a forest habitat and learning about the plants and animals that make it special. We will go for an easy hike on DeGraaf's trails and see some examples of trees common to Michigan, invasive species to watch out for, and different creatures that call the woods their home. Registration required Fee: $6 per person, $4 for members • • • • • •	18 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 18, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! CANCELLED Wetlands and Wildlife Camp (at ODC) CANCELLED Wetlands and Wildlife Camp (at ODC) June 18, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 This camp is for kids who want to learn more about wetland animals and explore where they live. Kids will get to catch animals, identify them, and learn about their lives. We will discover animals both caught in the wild and from the Center's captive animal collection during camp including insects, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and birds. Registration Required Ages: 7-9 yrs old Location: Outdoor Discovery Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members CANCELLED Kayak Camp - Session 1 (At Various Locations) CANCELLED Kayak Camp - Session 1 (At Various Locations) June 18, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 This three-day Kayak Camp is designed for your beginner paddler. Campers will learn to paddle these crafts solo and develop skills that emphasize independence and self-reliance. Campers learn skills through a mix of instruction, demonstrations, games, and trips. The instructors demonstrate and discuss paddle strokes and techniques, rescue skills, and boating safety. The opportunity to explore local waterways from ponds to rivers makes this an exciting camp your child will not want to miss. All materials provided though paddlers can bring their own paddle or vest. Registration Required Kayak Camp (Session 1) \| June 16-18 Location: Outdoor Discovery Center, other sites TBD Fee: $80 Non-Members, 25% off for Members CANCELLED Wild About Critters - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) CANCELLED Wild About Critters - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) June 18, 2020 @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 This camp is for your little ones who are wild about animals! From turtles and frogs, to birds and fish, we will go on daily explorations with tools in hand to help us uncover what animals live here. Registration Required Ages: 4-6 yrs old Location: DeGraaf Nature Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members Little Explorers (at Wolters Woods) Little Explorers (at Wolters Woods) June 18, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Explore the nature trails as only a preschooler could. Find colors, shapes, and textures on the easily accessible trails of Wolters Woods. All materials will be provided. At the conclusion of the program, feel free to make time to play on the playground. No registration required Fee: FREE - program sponsor Laketown Township Program Location: Wolters Woods Park, 6281 147th Avenue, Holland, MI • • • • •	19 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 19, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! Knee-high Naturalists (at ODC) Knee-high Naturalists (at ODC) June 19, 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 Banquet for the Birds (at ODC) Banquet for the Birds (at ODC) June 19, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Stop by the De Witt Birds of Prey Center during this open house style program and watch a naturalist feed our resident raptors. You will learn about the habitats these birds live in, some of their amazing adaptations, and what they love to eat. You can bring a snack for yourself too! Plan on a 10 minute walk from the Main Entrance to the De Witt Birds of Prey Center. No registration necessary Fee: FREE • • •	20 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 20, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •
21 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 21, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	22 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 22, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! Creek Stomp (at Stu Visser Trails) Creek Stomp (at Stu Visser Trails) June 22, 2020 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Explore the wetlands and Pine Creek at Stu Visser Trails with a naturalist in search of insects, fish, crayfish and crustaceans! Expect to walk into the water with shoes or boots. No bare feet or open-toed sandals. Meet at the parking lot off Ottawa Beach Road. All materials will be provided. Children 10 years old and under must be accompanied by a participating adult No registration required Fee: FREE - program sponsor Park Township Program location: Stu Visser Trails, parking lot on Ottawa Beach Road - 929 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424 Women in Nature - String Art Craft Night (at ODC) Women in Nature - String Art Craft Night (at ODC) June 22, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Women in Nature is a program series designed to motivate women to be more healthy, active and passionate about the natural world surrounding them. In order to do so we are offering various program experiences. New this year, we are offering a String Art Craft Night. Come to the Outdoor Discovery Center to create your own string art wood piece to display in your home or give as a gift. We will be creating a mason jar design that you can put your own flowers in to enjoy the summer flower in your home. All materials provided by Back to Health Chiropractic, however if you have your own hammer, bringing that would be appreciated. Registration required Fee: $6 per person • • •	23 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 23, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! Animals of ODC Camp (at ODC) Animals of ODC Camp (at ODC) June 23, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm This camp is for kids who love animals and want to learn what it means to take care of those that call the Outdoor Discovery Center home. Campers will have the opportunity to help care for some of the animals at the ODC by learning about the different animal’s habitat, food, enclosure, and enrichment needs. Registration Required Ages: 7-9 yrs old Location: Outdoor Discovery Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members Little Explorers - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) Little Explorers - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) June 23, 2020 @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am Does your little one like to play in mud? Would they like to be an explorer for the day? In this camp, we will do all that and more! We will spend our time outside listening to stories, creating crafts, hiking, and exploring different habitats. Registration Required Ages: 4-6 yrs old Location: DeGraaf Nature Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members Introduction to Archery - Session 1 (At ODC) Introduction to Archery - Session 1 (At ODC) June 23, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm In this three-day camp, campers will be coached by certified archery instructors to establish or reinforce good techniques and form. Even if your child has never shot before, this camp will help them learn the lifelong sport of archery. They will experience using a variety of tools from ancient atlatls to modern compound bows at the ODC’s archery range. All materials will be provided for the camp. Sorry, no bows from home may be used until inspected by our range officer. Registration Required Ages: 10-16 yrs old Location: Outdoor Discovery Center Fee: $80 Non-Members, 25% off for Members • • • •	24 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 24, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! Animals of ODC Camp (at ODC) Animals of ODC Camp (at ODC) June 24, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm This camp is for kids who love animals and want to learn what it means to take care of those that call the Outdoor Discovery Center home. Campers will have the opportunity to help care for some of the animals at the ODC by learning about the different animal’s habitat, food, enclosure, and enrichment needs. Registration Required Ages: 7-9 yrs old Location: Outdoor Discovery Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members Little Explorers - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) Little Explorers - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) June 24, 2020 @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am Does your little one like to play in mud? Would they like to be an explorer for the day? In this camp, we will do all that and more! We will spend our time outside listening to stories, creating crafts, hiking, and exploring different habitats. Registration Required Ages: 4-6 yrs old Location: DeGraaf Nature Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members Introduction to Archery - Session 1 (At ODC) Introduction to Archery - Session 1 (At ODC) June 24, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm In this three-day camp, campers will be coached by certified archery instructors to establish or reinforce good techniques and form. Even if your child has never shot before, this camp will help them learn the lifelong sport of archery. They will experience using a variety of tools from ancient atlatls to modern compound bows at the ODC’s archery range. All materials will be provided for the camp. Sorry, no bows from home may be used until inspected by our range officer. Registration Required Ages: 10-16 yrs old Location: Outdoor Discovery Center Fee: $80 Non-Members, 25% off for Members Live Birds of Prey (at DeGraaf) Live Birds of Prey (at DeGraaf) June 24, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm What makes a bird of prey different from other birds? Using our collection of live birds, you will learn the life history of several species including hawks, owls and falcons. There will be a chance to get an up-close look at the birds and explore artifacts including skulls, wings, talons and feathers. No registration necessary. Seats are on a first come, first serve basis. Fee: $6 per person, $4 for members • • • • •	25 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 25, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! Animals of ODC Camp (at ODC) Animals of ODC Camp (at ODC) June 25, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm This camp is for kids who love animals and want to learn what it means to take care of those that call the Outdoor Discovery Center home. Campers will have the opportunity to help care for some of the animals at the ODC by learning about the different animal’s habitat, food, enclosure, and enrichment needs. Registration Required Ages: 7-9 yrs old Location: Outdoor Discovery Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members Little Explorers - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) Little Explorers - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) June 25, 2020 @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am Does your little one like to play in mud? Would they like to be an explorer for the day? In this camp, we will do all that and more! We will spend our time outside listening to stories, creating crafts, hiking, and exploring different habitats. Registration Required Ages: 4-6 yrs old Location: DeGraaf Nature Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members Introduction to Archery - Session 1 (At ODC) Introduction to Archery - Session 1 (At ODC) June 25, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm In this three-day camp, campers will be coached by certified archery instructors to establish or reinforce good techniques and form. Even if your child has never shot before, this camp will help them learn the lifelong sport of archery. They will experience using a variety of tools from ancient atlatls to modern compound bows at the ODC’s archery range. All materials will be provided for the camp. Sorry, no bows from home may be used until inspected by our range officer. Registration Required Ages: 10-16 yrs old Location: Outdoor Discovery Center Fee: $80 Non-Members, 25% off for Members • • • •	26 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 26, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! VoLes Volunteer League (at ODC) VoLes Volunteer League (at ODC) June 26, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Our Volunteer League (nicknamed "VoLes) is a service club for teens to experience what it takes to maintain a natural area and captive wildlife. This program is designed for 12 to 18 year olds who will work with ODC Network staff on a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks at the ODC and DeGraaf Nature Center. Past projects have included removing invasive species, cleaning up animal enclosures, and adding nature play features. It’s also a great way to earn those community service volunteer hours! VoLes club meetings are generally one Friday and one Saturday of each month; for a total of six meetings per session. Spring, Summer and Fall sessions are available, no prior experience or participation is required to sign up. There is no fee for this activity, however a signed photo/liability release form are required with registration. Registration required Fee: FREE Schedule available at http://outdoordiscovery.org/voles/ Summer Session 2020 meetings: Friday June 12, 2-4 pm Friday June 26, 10am-12pm Saturday July 11, 12-1:30pm (Waterfest at Windmill Island) Friday July 24, 2:30-4:30pm Friday, August 7 2-4 pm Saturday August 22, 12-2 pm Knee-high Naturalists (at DeGraaf) Knee-high Naturalists (at DeGraaf) June 26, 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 Family Paddle (at Dumont Lake) Family Paddle (at Dumont Lake) June 26, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Paddle Dumont Lake with naturalists from the ODC Network. Kayaks, paddles, and vests are provided. The group will launch from the Dumont Lake boat launch and paddle around the shore line. Lakes are the perfect place to learn to paddle for the first time or to get some practice in. Registration required and boats are limited. Fee: FREE - program sponsor Allegan County Parks and Recreation Program Location: Dumont Lake Park 2417 31st St. Allegan, MI • • • •	27 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 27, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! River Encounter (at Window on the Waterfront) River Encounter (at Window on the Waterfront) June 27, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am These fun, family-friendly kayak paddles will have the group finding local wildlife, floodplain plant species, and learning about what makes our watershed unique. You will also learn about our Macatawa River Greenway project and what efforts are being taken to protect the Macatawa River and Watershed. River Encounters launch from Window on the Waterfront in Holland. Meet at the parking lot at 20 S. River Avenue. Registration required Fee: $25 single kayak, $35 double kayak, 25% discount for members Program location: 20 S River Ave., Holland, MI 49424 • •
28 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 28, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! •	29 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 29, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! Picnic on the Playground (at Little Hawks Discovery Preschool) Picnic on the Playground (at Little Hawks Discovery Preschool) June 29, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Meet us at our Little Hawks Discovery Preschool to have some great fun on our playground. Each playgroup will be led by a Little Hawks teacher with fun activities for your little one and lots of fun playtime on our natural playscapes. Bring a picnic lunch for after playtime if you’d like. No registration necessary Fee: $6 per child, $4 for members Program Location: Little Hawks Discovery Preschool, 5678 143rd Ave, Holland, MI Marvelous Mud Day (at ODC) Marvelous Mud Day (at ODC) June 29, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Let them get dirty! Kids, even the grown up ones, need dirt and water and sticks and trees and mud. Come join us as we celebrate International Mud Day, connecting people around the world through the earth. Dress to get dirty because it's gonna be a mess! Mud and rinse water will be provided. You may want to bring a towel. Shoes are required. No registration necessary Fee: $6 per child, $4 for members • • •	30 Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month Hops @ 84 East - Community Pizza Month June 30, 2020 ODC Network is the recipient of Hops at 84 East's Community Pizza for the ENTIRE month of June! Community Pizza Toppings: Thai Chicken Pizza - spicy peanut sauce, chicken, broccoli, carrot, Hops' cheese blend, cilantro $5 of every community pizza ordered will be donated to the ODC Network, we encourage you to take your family and friends to Hops at 84 East to enjoy a pizza. You can even order it for takeout and enjoy it at a park! Wild About Critters - Session 2 (at ODC) Wild About Critters - Session 2 (at ODC) June 30, 2020 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm This camp is for your little ones who are wild about animals! From turtles and frogs, to birds and fish, we will go on daily explorations with tools in hand to help us uncover what animals live here. Registration Required Ages: 4-6 yrs old Location: Outdoor Discovery Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members Nature CSI - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) Nature CSI - Session 1 (at DeGraaf) June 30, 2020 @ 9:15 am - 11:45 am Does your camper think they have what it takes to uncover clues and get to the bottom of daily nature mysteries? In this camp we will study the evidence and gain a deeper understanding of nature in order to solve mysteries. This camp will get camper’s hands dirty, bodies moving, and inspire curiosity about how the natural world works. Registration Required Ages: 7-9 yrs old Location: DeGraaf Nature Center Fee: $60 Non-Members, 25% off for Members Introduction to Archery - Session 2 (at ODC) Introduction to Archery - Session 2 (at ODC) June 30, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm In this three-day camp, campers will be coached by certified archery instructors to establish or reinforce good techniques and form. Even if your child has never shot before, this camp will help them learn the lifelong sport of archery. They will experience using a variety of tools from ancient atlatls to modern compound bows at the ODC’s archery range. All materials will be provided for the camp. Sorry, no bows from home may be used until inspected by our range officer. Registration Required Introduction to Archery (Session 2) \| June 30- July 2 Location: Outdoor Discovery Center Fee: $80 Non-Members, 25% off for Members • • • •

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Virtual Birds & Brews

Join the ODC and Saugatuck Brewing Company (SBC) for the first EVER Virtual Birds & Brews. During this fun event, we will pair specialty beers with our resident birds of prey. We will discuss some of the natural history of our birds of prey while you sip on some tasty beverages. We’ll learn about 3 different birds of prey and “pair” each bird’s personality with the characteristics of one of SBC’s beers.

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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!