Free Events at the Waterloo Recreation Area

I love that the kids are getting old enough to spend lengthier periods of time outdoors. I remember playing in the snow for HOURS on end and only coming in when mom begged. Kids today don't seem to always do that. I am very fond of nature and the great-outdoors too, enjoying walks in the woods, introducing the kids to many nature friends and more. I also like to kep a tight budget. I suppose all of these things interested me in the Recreation 101 at the Waterloo Recreation Area (17030 Brush Rd., Chelsea) - Events there are free when you use your Recreation Passport that is part of your Michigan Liscence Tab renewal!

Saturday's throughout January, there are several fun events that the whole family can enjoy:

• January 7 - At 2:00 p.m. spend time doing some winter tracking of some of Mother Nature's friends
• January 14 - At 2:00 p.m. Enjoy winter's splendor while cross country skiing folowed by a warm beverage!
•  January 21 - At 10:00 a.m. the kids can learn about many species of birds that hang around all winter!
•  January 28 - At 2:00 p.m. kids will enjoy learning about the many hibernation areas of animals while learning to identify many plants and trees by their bark and winter apearance!