DNR to hold animal tracks and signs hike on Belle Isle, Saturday, Jan. 3
Contact: Holly Vaughn, 313-396-6863 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815
Agency: Natural ResourcesDec. 30, 2014
On Saturday, Jan. 3, join the Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Division on a hike through the woods of Belle Isle to search for signs of winter wildlife.
The family-friendly program, which will last approximately an hour, begins at 10 a.m. at the Belle Isle Zoo parking lot.
"Many wildlife species are secretive," said Holly Vaughn, DNR wildlife outreach technician. "They prefer to go unnoticed to keep from being detected by predators. We'll search for signs like tracks on the ground, nests in trees, dens in hollow logs and even animal scat to see who spends the winter on Belle Isle."
Attendees are encouraged to wear boots, as they may walk through snow or mud, and to dress for the weather.
The hike is the second of the DNR's wildlife-themed programs offered on the island throughout the winter. Programs generally are held the first Saturday of the month. Visit http://www.belleislepark.org for a complete winter program list.
For more information, contact Holly Vaughn at 313-396-6863.
Recreation Passport
A Recreation Passport is required for any motor vehicle entering a Michigan state park (including Belle Isle), boat launch, state forest campground or non-motorized state trailhead parking. Residents can purchase the Passport for just $11 ($5 for motorcycles) at the time of Michigan license plate renewal through Secretary of State. Forgot to check "YES" during renewal? Residents and nonresidents can purchase a Recreation Passport window sticker during regular business hours at state parks. Learn more about how the Recreation Passport supports state parks and local outdoor recreation opportunities at http://www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport.
Belle Isle Park visitors can purchase their Recreation Passport on Belle Isle at the White House (administrative building) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Additional information about Belle Isle Park - Michigan's 102nd state park - and the Recreation Passport on Belle Isle is available at http://www.belleislepark.org.
Follow us on Twitter @MichiganDNR and @BelleIsle_Park. We encourage Belle Isle partners and others interested in the park's revitalization to use the hashtag #AllinforBelleIsle.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
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Contact: Holly Vaughn, 313-396-6863 or Ed Golder, 517-284-5815
Agency: Natural ResourcesDec. 30, 2014
On Saturday, Jan. 3, join the Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Division on a hike through the woods of Belle Isle to search for signs of winter wildlife.
The family-friendly program, which will last approximately an hour, begins at 10 a.m. at the Belle Isle Zoo parking lot.
"Many wildlife species are secretive," said Holly Vaughn, DNR wildlife outreach technician. "They prefer to go unnoticed to keep from being detected by predators. We'll search for signs like tracks on the ground, nests in trees, dens in hollow logs and even animal scat to see who spends the winter on Belle Isle."
Attendees are encouraged to wear boots, as they may walk through snow or mud, and to dress for the weather.
The hike is the second of the DNR's wildlife-themed programs offered on the island throughout the winter. Programs generally are held the first Saturday of the month. Visit http://www.belleislepark.org for a complete winter program list.
For more information, contact Holly Vaughn at 313-396-6863.
Recreation Passport
A Recreation Passport is required for any motor vehicle entering a Michigan state park (including Belle Isle), boat launch, state forest campground or non-motorized state trailhead parking. Residents can purchase the Passport for just $11 ($5 for motorcycles) at the time of Michigan license plate renewal through Secretary of State. Forgot to check "YES" during renewal? Residents and nonresidents can purchase a Recreation Passport window sticker during regular business hours at state parks. Learn more about how the Recreation Passport supports state parks and local outdoor recreation opportunities at http://www.michigan.gov/recreationpassport.
Belle Isle Park visitors can purchase their Recreation Passport on Belle Isle at the White House (administrative building) from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Additional information about Belle Isle Park - Michigan's 102nd state park - and the Recreation Passport on Belle Isle is available at http://www.belleislepark.org.
Follow us on Twitter @MichiganDNR and @BelleIsle_Park. We encourage Belle Isle partners and others interested in the park's revitalization to use the hashtag #AllinforBelleIsle.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. For more information, go to www.michigan.gov/dnr.
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DNR to hold animal tracks and signs hike on Belle Isle, Saturday, Jan. 3
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