- Harbor Springs Chapter of the North Country Trail Association hosts a two-mile Mother’s Day hike
- 2 p.m. Sunday, May 13.
- Meet at Pleasantview Township hall to carpool; dinner follows.
- Call (231) 420-2836.
- A Mother’s Day morel and leek walk from 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, May 13
- Martha Wagbo Farm and Education Center, East Jordan.
- Dress for the weather, wear hiking footwear and bring a basket.
- $5-$10 suggested donation.
- Call (231) 622-5252 or yvonne@artmeetsearth.org.
- A May Day Festival from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Sacred Sparks, 5070 Mount Bliss Road, East Jordan.
- The free event includes music, a maypole dance, earth healing ritual 1:30 p.m., garland dancers, psychic readers, kids activities and a potluck dinner 4 p.m.
- Donations of nonperishable food, toiletries, household supplies, infant care items and money will go to...
Life is short, and childhood is even shorter! Get some use out of that wooden swing set — it can be used to enhance your family traditions. Make something old new again for your child's spring or summer birthday by making the swing set the centerpiece for creating a themed birthday party. This is a unique twist to an outdoor kids’ celebration, but it’s perfect...
Group Hike
Saturday, April 21
Day before Earth Day
Section 4, 10:00 am
One way- 4.2 miles
(South Lark’s Lake Road To Robinson Road)
Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Pleasantview Township Hall located at the corner of Pleasantview and Stutsmanville Roads. http://northcountrytrail.org/hrb/Home.htmlHave you and your kids had an adventure today? This week? This month? This year? No? Well it's easier to put the TV on isn’t it? It’s less hassle to go shopping. The kids are busy and the adults need some down-time. What’s so great about doing things together anyway?
But just pause for just a minute and remember all those promises you made back when the house was a giant...
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Passport to Adventure
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Passport to Adventure encourages children and their families to get outdoors and explore, while promoting local events, programs, and nearby natural destinations. 
“Children have a natural affinity towards nature. Dirt, water, plants, and small animals attract and hold children’s attention for hours, days, even a lifetime.”
- Robin C. Moore and Herb H Wong
- Robin C. Moore and Herb H Wong
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