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Spring Into Summer Event Kicks Off Nature Center's Annual Flower Sale
Howell, MI, April 26, 2013 -The Howell Conference & Nature Center will kick off its Annual Spring Flower Sale with activities for the whole family on Saturday, May 11, 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In addition to a wide selection of annuals, bedding plants, and hanging baskets, visitors can participate in hourly wildflower walks along the 270-acre property. Guides will also be on hand to lead hourly tours of Livingston County's only zoo, Wild Wonders Wildlife Park.
In honor of Mother's Day, guests can also design a custom hanging basket for Mom or choose among dozens of pre-made hanging baskets. Flowers will continue to be offered for sale during summer business hours until they're sold out.
The Nature Center launched summer hours on April 21, meaning that many of its day-use areas are now open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., including
- Alexandria's Naturescape, a discovery play area launched in Fall 2012. Funded in
 partnership with the Spirit of Alexandria Foundation, the Naturescape is a hands-on and interactive play area designed for children to immerse themselves in nature. The waterfall is a favorite feature, where children float toys, leaves, and occasionally themselves down to a wading pool. The area includes a kid-sized spiderweb for climbing, an enormous sandbox for digging, a stump-jump for...jumping, and lots more secrets to discover. Parents must supervise their children when playing in the Naturescape. - the Nature Zone, an indoor, hands-on exploration of the creatures found in a typical
 Michigan backyard. - Wild Wonders Wildlife Park, where visitors can enjoy a self-paced, self-guided tour of over 60 animals in enclosures designed to reflect their natural habitat. All the creatures in Wild Wonders are there because they're permanently injured--either physically or by acclimation to humans.
- the Welcome Center, where visitors will find reasonably-priced souvenirs of their visit, as well as books by local artist Michael Glenn Monroe.
May 11 and 12 are also Open Zip and Climbing Tower Days. A limited number of reservations are available to ride the Nature Center's 500-foot zip line for $6 or climb Michigan's tallest outdoor climbing tower for $11. Call 517-546-0249 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily to make a reservation.
Spring Into Summer Flower Sale Saturday, May 11, 2013 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wildflower Walk $5 per person Guided Wild Wonders Tours $5 per person Make-Your-Own Hanging Basket $5 plus materials
Enjoy ALL THREE activities for $10 plus materials
Reservations Required for Zip Line Rides ($6 each) and Tower Climbs ($11 each) Call 517-546-0249 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily to make a reservation
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About the Howell Conference & Nature Center
Celebrating 50 years in 2013, the Howell Conference & Nature Center provides a comprehensive wildlife rehabilitation, nature education, corporate retreat, and outdoor recreation facility to individuals and groups. Features of the 270-acre facility include: Livingston County's only zoo, Alexandria's Naturescape discovery area, the interactive Nature Zone, miles of hiking trails, lodges and meeting spaces, cabins, and much more. Owned and operated by the Presbytery of Detroit, the Howell Conference & Nature Center is a non-profit organization funded primarily through programs, private donations, and special events. Visit www.howellnaturecenter.org for more information.
About the Howell Nature Center's Wildlife Rehabilitation Program
The Howell Nature Center's Wildlife Rehabilitation program celebrated 30 years in service to injured and orphaned animals in 2012. It is the largest and most comprehensive program of its kind in Michigan, and is recognized across the country for its specialization in raptors, or birds of prey. The Nature Center cares for 2,300 injured and orphaned animals every year, with the bulk of those intakes coming in May, June and July. If you find an injured or orphaned animal, please call our Wildlife Helpline at 517-548-5530.
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April Gasbarre
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Direct 517-376-9403
Mobile 734-474-2176
aprilg@howellnaturecenter.org
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