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January 2013

Forget Snowed IN, We're Getting Snowed OUT!

Sunday, January 27, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Bundle up the gang and join us for a fun, snow-filled day. We have sleds, cross-country skis and snowshoes, plus hot cocoa!

Check in at the Welcome Center, then enjoy Keeper Talks on the half-hour in Wild Wonders Wildlife Park.

$8 per person includes all activities and gear rentals.

Feel free to bring your own gear as well!

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Groundhog Day

Saturday, February 2

7:45 Festivities begin with our annual Costume Contest
8:15 a.m. Woody's prediction-free & open to the public
9:00 a.m. Pancake Breakfast with Michigan's Official Groundhog!

$8 Adults, $6 Children, kids under 2 FREE

Reservations Required, call 517-546-0249

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Owl Nights February 8 & 9

Did you know that Great Horned Owls are the first birds to nest in Michigan? Steve Gettle Photo 1

Although many birds wait for warmer weather, February is the peak of these owls' mating season. It's the time of year that these mysterious birds make themselves known to each other by calling for mates and defining their territory. By the end of the month, mating pairs will be incubating a clutch of one to four eggs.

That's why this is the perfect time to hear great horned owls "whooing."

The program begins with a live show featuring owls from the Nature Center's Wild Wonders Wildlife Park. Then take a walk in into the woods to call in Great Horned and Screech Owls and listen for their replies. The evening finishes with hot chocolate and cookies for all participants.

This program is recommended for kindergarteners and up.

Owl Nights

February 8 and 9
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Howell Conference & Nature Center
Reservations Required, call 517-546-0249

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Little Critters Preschool Program

This program, designed especially for the littlest nature-lovers, will feature a different animal from our Wild Wonders Wildlife Park on the second Monday of the month.

Join us for games, crafts, songs and stories about your favorite Howell Nature Center residents.

10-11:30 a.m.

February 11-Woodchuck

March 11-Bald Eagle

April 8-Beaver

$6 per Adult/Child pair, $3 for each additional child

No drop-offs

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