Three children are in the foreground, with two looking at butterflies flying in the background amidst lush green foliage.

Newaygo County Environmental Coalition

Adult Ticket

Youth Ticket

LXCL:Up to 2 adults per registration

LXCL:Up to 3 youth per registration

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1784034802/wysiwyg/sd5ecow9pugsigqy20bj.jpg" style="width: 330px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 330px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Join us on an easy going guided hike to identify the many friendly plants in Branstrom Park and to connect with the beauty of nature. This outdoor event is for young children as well as older youth and their families.&nbsp; Youth must be accompanied by at least one adult.&nbsp; This event is free! However, free will donations will be gratefully accepted upon registration, or at the Park. You will gather at 10am in the main parking lot at the entrance of Branstrom Park.&nbsp; The event will last until about 11:30. Mary Meals, Certified Nature School Teacher, will lead you and your family through an easy going hike to identify the many friendly plants of the Park, as well as Poison Ivy and its nearby &ldquo;rash relief plant&rdquo;.&nbsp; Please Remember:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Dress for the weather! Light rain? Heat? Sun?&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Wear sturdy shoes and socks. Although we will be following paths, you may wish to wear long pants and long sleeves if it is not too hot.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Use protection as needed such as sunscreen, hats, natural insect repellent.</li><li fr-original-style="text-align: left;" style="text-align: left; box-sizing: inherit;">Bring a reusable water bottle for each participant. Question? Contact: <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:sally.w@nc-ec.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">sally.w@nc-ec.org</a> 231-245-6237 <a fr-original-style="" href="//www.nc-ec.org" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.nc-ec.org</a> FB: <a fr-original-style="" href="//www.facebook.com/NCEC2" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/NCEC2</a></li></ul> This event is hosted by the Newaygo County Environmental Coalition, your local non profit which aims to foster an educated, active, and collaborative community dedicated to protecting, respecting, and promoting a sustainable natural world. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1784031810/wysiwyg/cepxmbsbirvidtntwedk.jpg" style="width: 77px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 77px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable">

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1784035836/wysiwyg/p83mxspgp6bcz7vdljua.jpg" style="width: 318px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left; cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: inherit;" fr-original-style="width: 318px; display: block; vertical-align: top; margin: 5px auto 5px 0px; text-align: left;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"> Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="color: rgb(42, 42, 196); overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; margin: 0px; padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registring for &quot;Friendly Plants &amp; Poison Ivy: A Guided Hike for Kids &amp; Their Families&quot;. <p fr-original-style="line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px;" id="isPasted" style="line-height: 1.5; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Please gather at 10am in the main parking lot at the entrance of Branstrom Park. The event will last until about 11:30. Remember:&nbsp; * Dress for the weather! Light rain? Heat? Sun?&nbsp;&nbsp; * Wear sturdy shoes and socks. Although we will be following paths, you may wish to wear &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;long pants and long sleeves if it is not too hot.&nbsp; * Use protection as needed such as sunscreen, hats, natural insect repellent.&nbsp; * Bring a reusable water bottle for each participant. If you need to cancel, please contact me. We want to give other families the opportunity to join the hike. We look forward to seeing you at Branstrom Park on August 15, 10am! Questions? Contact: <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:sally.w@nc-ec.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">sally.w@nc-ec.org</a> 231-245-6237 <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.nc-ec.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.nc-ec.org</a> FB: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.facebook.com/NCEC2" rel="noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/NCEC2</a> Sally Wagoner

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1784034802/wysiwyg/sd5ecow9pugsigqy20bj.jpg" style="width:330px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto 5px 0px;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" /> Join us on an easy going guided hike to identify the many friendly plants in Branstrom Park and to connect with the beauty of nature. This outdoor event is for young children as well as older youth and their families.  Youth must be accompanied by at least one adult.  This event is free! However, free will donations will be gratefully accepted upon registration, or at the Park. You will gather at 10am in the main parking lot at the entrance of Branstrom Park.  The event will last until about 11:30. Mary Meals, Certified Nature School Teacher, will lead you and your family through an easy going hike to identify the many friendly plants of the Park, as well as Poison Ivy and its nearby “rash relief plant”.  Please Remember:<ul><li>Dress for the weather! Light rain? Heat? Sun? </li><li>Wear sturdy shoes and socks. Although we will be following paths, you may wish to wear long pants and long sleeves if it is not too hot.</li><li>Use protection as needed such as sunscreen, hats, natural insect repellent.</li><li>Bring a reusable water bottle for each participant. Question? Contact: <a href="mailto:sally.w@nc-ec.org" target="_blank">sally.w@nc-ec.org</a> 231-245-6237 <a href="//www.nc-ec.org" target="_blank">www.nc-ec.org</a> FB: <a href="//www.facebook.com/NCEC2" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/NCEC2</a></li></ul> This event is hosted by the Newaygo County Environmental Coalition, your local non profit which aims to foster an educated, active, and collaborative community dedicated to protecting, respecting, and promoting a sustainable natural world. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1784031810/wysiwyg/cepxmbsbirvidtntwedk.jpg" style="width:77px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto 5px 0px;text-align:left;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;position:relative;box-sizing:inherit;max-width:100%" />

Newaygo County Environmental Coalition

Friendly Plants & Poison Ivy

Fremont

Adult Ticket

Free

Youth Ticket

Free

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