The Kalkaska Conservation District (KCD) and Live Well Kalkaska Substance Free Coalition (LWKSFC) are teaming up to bring your family another fun and healthy activity this summer!
On Wednesday, July 17, we will hike Seven Bridges Nature Area in Rapid City. Participants can expect to walk a total of about 2 miles. We will ID trees & plants, look for wildlife, learn how to navigate trails, and practice mindfulness as a coping mechanism to handle everyday stressors.
**Please note: the location of this hike has relocated from Skegemog to Seven Bridges. The biting flies at Skegemog were too thick for an enjoyable walk. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Seven Bridges is located at 6548 Valley Rd NW, Rapid City, MI.
Transportation is provided from the downtown Kalkaska municipal lot (Walnut & Third St) to the wildlife area. Lunch is also provided.
If your family is attending and would prefer to meet us at the locaion of the hike, please specify that in your RSVP. If driving separately, plan to meet us at Seven Bridges Nature Area at 10:00am.
This event is for children 8 and up, but children under 8 are welcome if a parent or guardian attends.
Drop-off is at the municipal lot at 9:30 am. The bus will leave the lot by 9:45. Pick-up is at the municipal lot at 1:00 pm.
Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. We recommend bringing your own water bottle, but we will also have water available. This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe inclement weather, we will reschedule.
The partnership between the Conservation District and Substance Free Coalition is unique to Kalkaska. We are proud to have the opportunity to encourage youth to live a substance-free lifestyle while offering healthy alternative activities. Kalkaska County is full of natural beauty and our goal is to teach local youth how to feel comfortable enjoying it.
RSVPs are REQUIRED by Monday, July 14, and can be done by filling out this Google Form.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sarah at sarah.schroeder@macd.org or 231-258-3307.
**Sarah can also be contacted if you or someone you know is interested in being a volunteer chaperone for this or future youth events (all volunteers for youth events will undergo a background check). In addition, if you have an “outdoorsy” skill you would like to teach the next generation, please contact us!
