ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION 33 playkettering.org For more information, call 937.296.2587. YOUTH FISH YOUTH FISHING DERBY NG DERBY 10 a.m. – Noon at Delco Park 9:15 a.m. Registration 10 a.m. Derby Begins Saturday, June 8 Saturday, June 8 Youth Fishing Derby has become an annual event for many families and can be a special summer outing of yours too. Bring your own bait and tackle or use what is provided. There will be plenty of experienced anglers there to help you land the “big one.” Trophies will be awarded. Lunch is also provided for participants and their parents. It’s all FREE! This event will be held rain or shine. (parent/guardian signature required at registration) Ages: 5 – 16 Support provided by: Dor-Wood Optimist Club and Kettering Police Department ANNUAL For more information call, Habitat Environmental Center at 937-296-2477 or email [email protected] FREE! CYCLE kettering kettering Cycle Kettering Community Rides Ages: 18+ Sunday, May 19, 2024 is the first in a series of Cycle Kettering Community Rides. The first ride begins at 4:00pm from the Kettering Recreation Complex. Community Rides will ramble along at a “no sweat” pace for 10-15 miles and help riders explore parks, neighborhoods and shopping areas while learning safe cycling tips and socializing with other cyclists. Community Rides are held in coordination with Kettering Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. 02-30600-A Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. April 28 02-30600-B Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. May 26 02-30600-C Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. June 23 02-30600-D Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. July 21 02-30600-E Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. Aug. 25 02-30600-F Sun. 3 – 5 p.m. Sept. 22 Fee: Free/Must Register to Participate Location: Lathrem Senior Center Parking Lot WILD ABOUT BIRTHDAYS! WILD ABOUT BIRTHDAYS! Chances are good you know someone with a birthday coming up! Schedule a date at the The Habitat Environmental Center for a Wild Birthday Party! Your two-hour rental will include a “Nature Host” who will lead a one-hour program, which will include: • An age appropriate nature craft • Nature activities based on the season and age of the birthday child • An encounter with one of Habitat’s animal ambassadors For information about this fun and educational birthday experience for you and your friends, call 937-296-2477 or email [email protected]. W Have a d Habitat Environmental Center Habitat Environmental Center at the at the PARTICIPANTS WANTED Please consider joining us for EcoFEST 2023 as we provide fun and family oriented education focused on helping the planet. We are planning for next year's event and hope to include you in the mix of organizations, groups and individuals who will be participating. We will once again be at Lincoln Park/Civic Commons and will be on Fraze's event schedule. If you have ideas or would like a participant's application, please email [email protected]. Join Us on Saturday, September 14, 2024 for This free community event will be held at Lincoln Park/Civic Commons September 14, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.