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Richfield County Park
Located within the Genesee Recreation Area. Entrance off Irish Road, one
half mile north of
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June ~
Children,
ages 2-4
Children,
ages 3-6
Children,
ages 4-6
Youth,
ages 7-12
Youth,
ages 11-17
Youth,
ages 13-18
Families,
all ages
Adults,
ages 16 and older
Home
School Students
Special
Needs Audiences
Alcohol Policy for All Parks
No alcohol or illegal substances allowed. Park rangers will issue tickets with fines of up to
$100 for all violations.
Adults must accompany children.
Sunday, June 14
Punk Rope
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
PUNK ROPE is
like recess crossed with boot camp; it’s fun fitness for everybody. Punk
Rope combines creative conditioning drills, games, and rope jumping.
Benefits include improved aerobic capacity, body composition, bone
density, and coordination. WORKSHOP INCLUDES: CECs (6–AFAA, .7–ACE),
Manual, DVD, 2 CDs, Rope, Playlists, & Lesson Plans. Conducted by Punk
Rope founder, Tim Haft and Punk Rope director of training, Shana Brady.
For Group Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, PE Teachers, and
anyone interested in learning/teaching a fun & exciting way to get fit.
For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 10am-5pm. Cost Host staff & members
& Full-time teachers, $149 (by 5/15)
$169 (after 5/15); General public, $199; Group discount (4
registrations), $149. Register at
www.punkrope.com or 646-654-0668.
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make reservations
today
Thursday, June 18
Nature Hike
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
Explore Richfield County Park with your guide, one of our nature experts from For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum. For families, all ages. Time: 7-8pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required.
Friday, June 19
For-Mar on the Road
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
Snake Scales and Turtle Tails (ages 4-6)
Visit with some of Michigan’s coolest animals and practice your reptile reactions.
Snake Scales and Turtle Tails (ages 7-12)
Check out the habitats and habits of Michigan’s snakes and turtles.
Time:
11am-noon. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Thursday, June 25
Panama Paul’s Exotic Animals
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
From cute to creepy, Panama Paul brings them all. For families, all ages. Time: 7-8pm. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration not required.
Friday, June 26
For-Mar on the Road
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
Michigan’s Past (ages 4-6)
Michigan has a history of cold and ice. Experience the Ice Age with hands activities.
Michigan’s Past (ages 7-12)
Did you know our state was once covered in ice? Learn about Michigan’s landforms and experiment with glaciers.
Time:
11am-noon. Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
~ July ~
Children, ages 2-4
Children,
ages 4-6
Youth,
ages 7-12
Youth, ages 11-17
Youth, ages 13-18
Families, all ages
Adults, ages 16 and older
Home School Students
Special Needs Audiences Children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities
Adults must accompany children.
Friday, July 3
For-Mar on the Road
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
C.S.I. Nature Detectives (ages 4-6)
Gather clues to help the For-Mar Naturalists solve the puzzle.
C.S.I. Nature Detectives (ages 7-12)
Help the For-Mar Crime Scene Investigators solve the case of the disappearing frogs.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Friday, July 10
For-Mar on the Road
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
Damsels and Dragons (ages 4-6)
Learn all about Dragonflies and their cousins with a For-Mar Naturalist.
Damsels and Dragons (ages 7-12)
Discover the interesting habits of these beautiful big eyed insects.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Thursday, July 16, 23, 30, and August 13, 20, 27
S.T.A.R. Puppysm
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
This 6 week certification program
earns your puppy the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppysm distinction. Get
information on all of your puppy-raising questions including
housetraining, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical
skills. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is a natural lead in to the AKC®
Canine Good Citizen® Program. For adults, ages 16 and older. Time:
7-8pm. Cost: $20 per puppy. Pre-registration required by 07/15/09. Class
is open to pure and mixed bred puppies 6 mos.-1 year old. Shots must be
current and a copy of shot record must be presented at first class.
Puppies who exhibit aggressive behavior toward people or other animals
will not be tolerated.
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make reservations
today
Thursday, July 16, 23, 30, and August 13, 20, 27
Canine Good Citizen® Program
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
This 6 week certification program
is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the
community. The program stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and
basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who successfully complete the
class and pass the test will receive a certificate from the American
Kennel Club. For adults, ages 16 and older. Time: 8-9pm. Cost: $20 per
dog. Pre-registration required by 07/15/09. Class is open to pure and
mixed bred dogs who are one year of age or older. Shots must be current
and a copy of shot record must be presented at first class. Dogs who
exhibit aggressive behavior toward people or other animals will not be
tolerated.
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make reservations
today
Friday, July 17
For-Mar on the Road
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
Animal Olympics (ages 4-6)
Try out for the Animal Olympics and experience some of the extraordinary abilities of our animal neighbors.
Animal Olympics (ages 7-12)
Some animals have amazing abilities. Compete against real critter capabilities in the Animal Olympics.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Friday, July 24
For-Mar on the Road
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
Sensational Seeds (ages 4-6)
Good things come in small packages. Be amazed by seeds and their beauty.
Sensational Seeds (ages 7-12)
Join a For-Mar Naturalist for an introduction to the needs of seeds. Make a beautiful seed mosaic.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Friday, July 31
For-Mar on the Road
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
Weather Watchers (ages 4-6)
Learn to talk weather with a For-Mar Naturalist. Make a Michigan weather forecaster.
Weather Watchers (ages 7-12)
Weather happens every day. Learn how to predict weather and create your own barometer.
Time: 11am-noon. Cost: FREE!
Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
~ August ~
Children, ages 2-4
Children, ages 4-6
Youth, ages 11-17
Youth, ages 7-12
Families, all ages
Adults, ages 16 and older
Home School Students
Special Needs Audiences , children and adults with cognitive & physical disabilities
Adults must accompany children
Friday, August 7
For-Mar on the Road
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
Go Fish! (ages 4-6)
Fishing is fun with a For-Mar Naturalist. Learn about Michigan’s fish and try your hand at Backyard Bass fishing.
Go Fish! (ages 7-12)
Examine Michigan’s native fish with a For-Mar Naturalist and learn the basic skills of knot tying, casting, and setting the hook.
Time: 11am-noon.
Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Friday, August 14
For-Mar on the Road
Richfield County Park, Pavilion 1
Delving into Dinosaurs (ages 4-6)
A For-Mar Naturalist will talk about those long gone creatures that everybody loves.
Delving into Dinosaurs (ages 7-12)
How did all those bones get buried? Discuss dinosaurs, where they went, and how we know so much about them.
Time: 11am-noon.
Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Friday,
August 21
For-Mar on the Road
Richfield County
Park, Pavilion 1
Water
Workings
(ages 4-6)
Where does it come
from and where does it go? Follow the water cycle and make a splash!
Water
Workings
(ages 7-12)
A For-Mar Naturalist
will help you understand the water cycle and our watershed.
Time: 11am-noon.
Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
Friday,
August 28
For-Mar on the Road
Richfield County
Park, Pavilion 1
No Bones
About It
(ages 4-6)
Bones can tell you a
lot about an animal. Join a naturalist to learn more about what critters
and humans look like under their skin.
No Bones
About It
(ages 7-12)
You can tell a lot
about an animal from the inside. Join a For-Mar Naturalist for a look at
vertebrates and their bones.
Time: 11am-noon.
Cost: FREE! Pre-registration suggested, but walk-ins welcome.
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make reservations
today
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Information and Reservations call:
1-800-648-PARK or 810-736-7100 (extension
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Email:
Genesee
County Parks and Recreation Commission Fax:
810-736-7220
Genesee
County Parks and Recreation Commission
5045 Stanley Road
Flint, Michigan 48506
Hours,
admission rates and programs are subject to change.