National Lakeshore offers recycling fun for families
From staff reports
Join Park Rangers for another Families United with Nature (FUN) day at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and this time discover how to reuse and recycle in a creative, playful and artistic way. Meet at the Platte River Picnic Area on M-22 south of Empire on Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m. There are several different craft stations and outdoor games planned for everyone. This event is open to all families, no matter the size or composition, and is part of the park’s outdoor activity club, FUN. Dress for crafts and fun. Reservations are not required, but are recommended by contacting Park Ranger Lisa Griebel at (231) 326-5134, or Lisa_Griebel@nps.gov.
FUN (Families United with Nature) is a free outdoor activity club for all types of family groups, hosted by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The club provides a fantastic opportunity for families to get outdoors together and try their hand at something new, breathe a little fresh air, and meet other families who enjoy being outside. FUN meets monthly, with additional special events held throughout the year.
When you join the club at any FUN event, you receive a free journal to document your outdoor activities and have the opportunity to earn rewards as a family for active participation. All FUN activities are free; however, a Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park Entrance Pass is required to be displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle. The Entrance Pass costs $10 and is good for a full week, or an Annual Park Entrance Pass may be purchased for only $20. Both passes can be purchased at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire. Family scholarships are available by request for those needing assistance.
For more information, please call the National Lakeshore at (231) 326-5134 or visit our website at www.nps.gov/slbe. Also, check us out on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/sbdnl.
