Ada Parks October 2010 Programs – Spooky & Batty

Ada Parks October 2010 Programs – Spooky & Batty

Bats of the World

Thursday Oct. 21 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Ada Township Park Learning Center Ada MI

$4 Adult $3 Child

A special presentation by the Organization for Bat Conservation

with live bats and an exciting multimedia presentation about bats from

around the world. Learn about the benefits of these fascinating creatures,

their unique adaptations, sound waves, ecosystems, food webs,

conservation and world geography. Live bats to be shown including

a local brown bat and large fruit bat – known as the “ Flying Fox”

with a 4 foot wingspan.

Reservations required – space is limited. Ada Parks & Recreation Dept.

616-676-0520 or email mfitzpatrick@adatownshipmi.com

Baby Bat, Vlermuis by Peet

http://www.flickr.com/photos/peetvs/2457201198/

Creatures of the Night Hike

Saturday October 23 Start times from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Ada Township Park - $3 per person

Sign up your family or a group for a start time between 6:30 and 8:00 pm,

one departs every 15 minutes. Arrive at the Shelter at Ada Park to be

guided through the trails where you will “ encounter” a series of spooky

( and some not so spooky” creatures who will tell you in a fun way about

their lives in the wild. Snacks and a craft included after the hikes.

Pre-registering with the Park office for a designated start time

recommended. Ages 4 through adult suggested. Costumes optional.