Thursday, February 9, 2012

Gardeners In Thyme

02/09/2012

7pm

Free

This group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month. New members are always welcome.

Weekday Snowshoe Jaunt

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1:30pm

Free with Nature Center admission. Rent snowshoes for $3

Enjoy an hour-long outing through Beaver Lake's winter woods. Benefit from a naturalist's insights. along with the light aerobic exercise. Snow conditions permitting.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Valentine's in the Forest

02/04/2012, 02/10/2012, 02/11/2012, 02/17/2012, 02/18/2012

7pm – 11pm

$85 per couple

Celebrate love and loved ones at Valentine’s in the Forest, and support the hard-working volunteers of the Nordic Ski Patrol with a buffet dinner and live entertainment in the Skyline Lodge at Highland Forest County Park.

Each evening begins with a cheese & vegetable platter and live entertainment followed by a candle-lit dinner which features carved roast prime rib of beef, oven roasted chicken, and riggies with vodka sauce.  After dinner guest will enjoy horse drawn sleigh rides, a commemorative photograph and a bon fire, or folks may opt to remain at the lodge and dance the night away to live music.

This program also takes place on February 14.

Please note: Saturdays, February 11 & 18 are sold out.

 

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Horsedrawn Sleigh or Hay Rides

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11am – 4pm

$6: $3 5 and under

Sleigh/Hay Rides are available weekends through March 18 by advance reservation only.
(Due to the unseasonable conditions, walk up rides are no longer offered.)

 

 

Cupid's Chase 5K Run and 3K Walk

02/11/2012

10am

This 5Krun/3K walk is sponsored by Community Options, a national organization that helps empower people with disabilities. Starts and ends at the Griffin Visitor Center.

Valentine's in the Forest

02/04/2012, 02/10/2012, 02/11/2012, 02/17/2012, 02/18/2012

7pm – 11pm

$85 per couple

Celebrate love and loved ones at Valentine’s in the Forest, and support the hard-working volunteers of the Nordic Ski Patrol with a buffet dinner and live entertainment in the Skyline Lodge at Highland Forest County Park.

Each evening begins with a cheese & vegetable platter and live entertainment followed by a candle-lit dinner which features carved roast prime rib of beef, oven roasted chicken, and riggies with vodka sauce.  After dinner guest will enjoy horse drawn sleigh rides, a commemorative photograph and a bon fire, or folks may opt to remain at the lodge and dance the night away to live music.

This program also takes place on February 14.

Please note: Saturdays, February 11 & 18 are sold out.

 

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Sweet Treats

02/12/2012

Free with zoo admission

See the animals get special treats in celebration of Valentine's Day.

Empire State Snowshoe Series Race

02/12/2012

Registration opens at 8am – Race starts at 10am

$20 early registration; $25 day registration

5K & 10K competitive snowshoe race. This race is still on as scheduled but will not be on snowshoes due to the lack of snow.

Horsedrawn Sleigh or Hay Rides

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11am – 4pm

$6: $3 5 and under

Sleigh/Hay Rides are available weekends through March 18 by advance reservation only.
(Due to the unseasonable conditions, walk up rides are no longer offered.)

 

 

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Valentine's in the Forest

02/14/2012

7 – 11pm

$85 per couple

Celebrate love and loved ones at Valentine’s in the Forest, and support the hard-working volunteers of the Nordic Ski Patrol with a buffet dinner and live entertainment in the Skyline Lodge at Highland Forest County Park.

Each evening begins with a cheese & vegetable platter and live entertainment followed by a candle-lit dinner which features carved roast prime rib of beef, oven roasted chicken, and riggies with vodka sauce.  After dinner horse drawn sleigh or hay rides will be offered to the Pioneer Museum for tours, photographs and a bon fire, or folks may opt to remain at the lodge and dance the night away to live music.

This program also takes place on Friday, Feburary 17.

 

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