Sunday July 17, 2011
Free family river activities all along
the Huron River and in Gallup Park!
Huron River Day History
Thirty years ago the Huron River Day Celebration began as a way to encourage partnerships among government, private and non-profit organizations and to educate citizens about the importance of water quality and Huron River preservation. Each year, this event draws approximately 2,500 people from the Ann Arbor community to celebrate the Huron River.
How to Get There
Click here for a map to the event at Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor
Sunday Morning Activities at Gallup Park
8:30 a.m. - Gallup Gallop Run has been CANCELLED
For more information visit
www.aatrackclub.org.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Paddle Instruction in Gallup Park
Huron River Watershed Council will host a recreational and family-oriented paddle instruction in cooperation with REI. Enjkoy learning to paddle in a kayak or a canoe. All the basic strokes (forward, reverse, sweep, draws, stopping and braces) are covered.
Free. Advanced registration required. Space is limited.
Contact: 734.769.5123 x610 or mring@hrwc.org
11:00 a.m. - Canoe Gallup Park with Naturalist
A 1-hour paddle in 2.5 mile Gallup Pond led by a naturalist. Preregistration required 734.794.6240.
Sunday Afternoon Activities at Gallup Park
12 - 4 p.m. - The main Huron River Day activities will be held at Gallup Park:
- $5 Canoe & Kayak rentals
- Children's Activity Tent with art and science fun
- Bubble play with the Bubbleman
- Live animal program with Leslie Science Center
- WCC Jazz Band
- Storytelling
- Fun River Exhibits
- Kids Envirochallenge
- Fishing Fun
- Classic Small Boat Show
- Fly Fishing Demonstrations
Food vendors include EAT, Stucchi's ice cream, Zingerman's baked goods and more!
Ride your bike for a free boat rental!
Ride your bike to Huron River Day in Gallup Park and your boat rental will be free!
Plus we will provide free bicycle valet parking courtesy of Washtenaw Bicycling and Walking Coalition.
Exhibitors at Gallup Park
The following organizations will be on site with displays and information throughout the day:
Allen Creek Greenway Conservancy
Ann Arbor District Library
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
City of Ann Arbor Natural Area Preservation
City of Ann Arbor Solid Waste
City of Ann Arbor Adopt-A-Park
City of Ann Arbor Environmental Coordination Services
Ecology Center
Friends of Ann Arbor Greenway
NOAA, Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab
HomeGrown Food Festival
Huron River Watershed Council
Leslie Science & Nature Center
National Wildlife Federation
People’s Food Coop
Rowing clubs
Southeast Michigan Land Conservancy
UM Exhibit Museum of Natural History
USGS Great Lakes Science Center
Washtenaw Bicycling & Walking Coalition
Washtenaw Co DEIS Environmental Health
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation
Washtenaw County Water Resource Commissioner
Wolverine Human Services
Sunday Afternoon Activities at Washtenaw County Parker Mill Park
12-4 p.m. Tour a Pioneer Grist Mill
Activities hosted by the Huron River Watershed Council
8:30 a.m. - Swimming in the River, Baseline Lake, UM Sailing Club, Dexter
A community swim event for those who love the water and want to try a river swim. Jump in for HRWC's annual summer tradition -- swimming the Huron River with water conservationist Liz Elling and HRWC's Executive Director Laura Rubin. After the swim, stay for a continental breakfast of hot coffee, fruit and bagels.
Free, age 16 or older. Advanced registration required.
Contact: 734.769.5123 x610 or mring@hrwc.org.
10 a.m. – 12 p.m. - Paddle Instruction in Gallup Park
See above.
More information at www.hrwc.org/events/summer-events
Huron River Day activities hosted by the Huron-Clinton Metroparks
Indian Springs Environmental Discovery Center
1 p.m. – River Water under the Microscope
Join us in the microscope lab where we'll be looking at some of the tiniest creatures that call the river home. Participants will even be able to take microphotos and email them home!
Mobile Learning Center
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Mammals of the Huron River
The Mobile Learning Center will be set up at the Kensington Metropark Farm Center to celebrate Huron River Day. The walk-through exhibit will feature Mammals of the Huron River. Visitors will have a chance to investigate mammal pelts, skulls and antlers. A craft and games will be provided for families to participate in.
Hudson Mills Metropark
10:30 a.m. – Huron River Day Canoe Tour
Celebrate Huron River Day with a guided canoe tour down the Huron River. Explore the diverse animals that make the Huron River home. Meet at the Skip’s Canoe Livery at Delhi Metropark for you, your boat and a naturalist guide to be transported upstream to Dexter-Huron Metropark.
Program fee: $5/person, due at registration.
Rental fee: $25/boat and for third adult in canoe 50% for rental fee, due day of program.
Call (734) 426-8211 to register.
Oakwoods Nature Center
10 a.m. – Underwater Exploration: Huron River Style
What lies beneath the surface of the Huron River? Discover a world of interesting invertebrates, awesome amphibians and other curious creatures during this hands-on look at life within the waters of the river.
Lake Erie Marshlands Museum
7 p.m. – The River Mouth Speaks: Tales of the Huron River Delta
The Pte. Mouillee Delta, where the Huron River empties into Lake Erie, is an area diverse in wildlife treasures and human history have long intertwined. Join us for a multimedia presentation about the life and lore of the delta – a topic which ranges from muskrats, waterfowl, and pelicans to the good ship HMS Queen Charlotte and the Big Eight Club.
SPONSORS
Sponsored by: DTE Energy Foundation, Toyota, and Whole Foods with support by University of Michigan Credit Union, Kapnick Insurance Group, Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner, City of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County Parks & Recreation, National Wildlife Federation, Huron Clinton Metroparks, and Huron River Watershed Council.
For more information about Huron River Day call (734) 794-6240.