FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  July 6, 2009

 

 

 

Nature Center Offers New Canoe School

 

 

(TROY, MI)Come join naturalists from the Lloyd A. Stage Nature Center for a rare opportunity to canoe in Troy at Sylvan Glen Lake Park on Saturday, July 25.  This all-new Canoe School program includes instruction from Heavner Canoe’s qualified staff.  Four separate classes are offered, two from 9-11 am and two from 1-3 pm.

 

One canoe will fit up to two adults and two children.  Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and waivers must be filled out prior to using a canoe. 

 

“You will use your new paddling skills to travel through various aqua-habitats on Sylvan Glen Lake,” Nature Center Manager Stacy Yankee said.  “A professional naturalist from the Nature Center will accompany participants and point out cool things to notice along the way.”

 

Fees are $10 for residents or $12 for non-residents, ages 5-11, and $20 for residents or $22 for non-residents, ages 12-adult.  The program cost includes a $5 off coupon for Heavener Canoe, redeemable on a future canoe ride at their Milford location on the Huron River.

 

The Nature Center is located at 6685 Coolidge Highway in Troy.  To register, stop in or call 248.524.3567.  Sylvan Glen Lake Park is located on the West side of Rochester Rd. between Square Lake and Long Lake Roads.  It’s at the south side of Sylvan Lake Golf Course.

 

 

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