Nature Fest
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 06/25/2016
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Come and see one of the few nesting pairs of bald eagles in Wayne County or enjoy a nature hike led by our county naturalists. All kinds of creatures will be on hand at the animal tent, petting zoo and live animals presentations. Contest activities for the kids include a fishing contest, a scavenger hunt, a nature photo contest and a nature drawing/painting contest. Please bring your best nature photo, painting or drawing to be judged. Contest registration begins at 1:00 pm and prizes will be awarded to the winners of each contest at 4:00 pm. Fishing poles and bait are provided.
Directions to Crosswinds Marsh: Take I-275 to Exit #8 (Will Carleton Road). Head west on Oakville Waltz/Will Carleton Road (Note: if you are coming from the north and you took I-275 South, you will make a right onto Oakville Waltz/Will Carleton Road; if you are coming from the south and you took I-275 North, you will make a left onto Oakville Waltz/Will Carleton Road). Continue for approximately 3-1/2 miles to Haggerty Road. Take Haggerty Road (you can only turn right onto Haggerty) for 1/2 mile to the park entrance on the west (left) side of the road.
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