Middle Fork River Forest Preserve Campground Programs May 22 FRIDAY, Stop By the Host Cabin for Program Information: As the weather warms up and we start to spend more time outside the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourages sun safety awareness. While some sun exposure can be enjoyable too much can be dangerous. Remember to protect yourself while in the sun. Fitness in the Forest (FitF) 2015 Challenge - There are 106 days from the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend to the Saturday of Labor Day Weekend (the first to the last weekend of the CCFPD campground programs = 16 Saturdays). Start getting active for 30 or more minutes a day in the outdoors or wherever you can get in some activity and celebrate each day of activity during this journey. On day 106 (the 16th Saturday) we will celebrate our successes and the participant that has participated for the most Saturdays, at Middle Fork River Forest Preserve, will receive a participation award. Attendance will be monitored by FitF participants dropping their name and contact information in the FitF drop box. Final determination of the winner in the Challenge is the sole discretion of the campground naturalist. So, are you up for the challenge to get moving for 30 or more minutes a day and to live a healthier lifestyle? Want to workout with others? Join us at Middle Fork River 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.: Take Me Fishing May 23 SATURDAY, Forest Preserve this Saturday, 7:00am, starting at the beach. Meet at the activity center. Join us for some free fishing fun! Kids will have a chance to win awards for the Most Fish, the Biggest Fish, and the Good Sport Award! Basic fishing instruction will be available to beginners. Cane poles and bait are available to use , but you can also bring your own. The Illinois fishing license requirement has been waived for this event; all fishing is catch-andrelease. May 24 SUNDAY, 2:00 p.m.: Bubble Palooza Meet in grassy area near the playground and Willow Pond Beach. bubbles, Bubbles everywhere BUBBLES! Make massive bubbles using everyday stuff you might find around your house. 2:00 p.m.: Create Your Own Nature Bracelet Meet at the beach – with the Campground Naturalist Join us as we create our very own Nature Bracelet. Supplies are provided. 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.: Bike Decorating and Face Painting Meet in grassy area near Willow Pond Beach and playground. Bring your bike (or wagon) and see how creative you can be when decorating for the Memorial Day campground parade. Parents are encouraged to help decorate. Supplies provided; but feel free to bring your own supplies. 5:00 p.m.: 5th Annual Memorial Day Parade Parade to start in grassy area near Willow Pond Beach. Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Sit and watch the parade go by or come along for the trip around the Middle Fork River Forest Preserve campground. Did you participate in decorating your bike/wagon and face or do you just want to come along? Then get lined up in the grassy area near Willow Pond Beach to parade around the campground. Notes Regarding All Programs: Please arrive on time for scheduled programs. All ages welcome. A parent or adult guardian must accompany children to all programs. Long pants, bug spray, close toed shoes, and water recommended on all trail hikes. Appropriate hiking shoes required for hikes. Flip-flops are not appropriate hiking shoes. If thundering or in the case of bad weather check at the host cabin to see if the program has been moved, delayed, or cancelled. Campground programs are free. If you would like to help offset the cost of supplies, please, feel free to provide a donation. Welcome and Thank You: The Champaign County Forrest Preserve District would like to welcome all the campers and program participants to the 2015 season. If you find yourself participating in any of the activities or venture out on your own Thank you for exploring your forest preserve. Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day holiday! To all Veterans past, present, and future…Thank you!
© Copyright 2024