Trail Travelers
Join us for a relaxing walk on the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail. Every time you come, you can enter to win a prize pack that will be given away at the end of the summer. Participants travel at their own pace. You can walk the entire trail or just a portion.

Date: April 6, 13, 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Ages: Any
Cost: Free
Location: Saginaw Valley Rail Trail-VanWormer Road
Duration: 1 hr.

Leave No Trace
Enjoy the outdoors? Join guest presenter Jeanne Armstrong as she teaches you to prevent and minimize your impact on nature while having fun. Leave No Trace is an educational program, not a set of rules and regulations. What to bring? Weather-appropriate clothing, water, your smile and a camera.                                                                                             

Date: April 22
Time: 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Ages: Any
Cost: Free
Duration : 1.5 hrs.
Location: Ringwood Forest

Nature Photography
Join amateur photographers as we hike through the woods to find interesting locations for spectacular photographs. Be prepared to share some of your own tips with other photographers in the group.

Date: May 18
Time: 3:30 pm-5:00 pm
Ages: Any
Cost: Free
Duration : 1.5 hrs.
Location: Ringwood Forest

Soggy Doggy
The William H. Haithco Recreation Area is open for you and your pup to have a splish-splashing good time. Usually the lake is off limits to pets but for this one evening bring them out and let them swim to their hearts, content! Please be sure to clean up after your pet.

Date: May 26
Time: 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Ages: Any
Cost: Free
Location: W. H. Haithco Rec. Area
Duration: 1.5 hrs.

Basic Survival Skills
Anyone could find themselves in an emergency situation: even the most basic knowledge could mean the difference between life and death. Come and learn the five basic survival skills. Presented by Jeanne Armstrong. What to bring? Weather-appropriate clothing, water, your smile and a camera.

Date: May 27
Time: 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Ages: Over 6
Cost: Free
Duration : 1.5 hrs.
Location: Price Nature Center

Outdoor Cooking
Cooking without utensils is not only great fun - it also cuts down on the wash up! Join guest presenter Jeanne Armstrong as she teaches you an easy way to cook with minimal clean-up. Samples provided. What to bring? Weather-appropriate clothing, water, your smile and a camera.                                                                                                       

 Dates: June 1
Time: 5:30 pm-7:00 pm
Ages: Over 12
Cost: Free
Duration : 1.5 hrs.
Location: Price Nature Center

Catch Me If You Can
This fun filled fishing festival has it all! Games, prizes, and fishing! The first 200 children registered receive a free gift and tbe entered to win a grand prize chartered fishing trip. 
Trophies, lunch and raffle prizes as well. 
Pre-register by calling the parks office at 989-790-5280 or emailing parks@saginawcounty.com.
You can also register the day of the event. Bait will be sold on site. All State of Michigan fishing rules and regulations will apply at this tournament.

 Date: June 5
Time: 7:30 am-12:30 pm
Ages: 1-15
Cost: $4
Location: WH Haithco Rec. Area

Music In The Park
Summer is the time for being outdoors and jammin to some tunes. Join us at Borchard Park , on the corner of Court Street and Michigan Avenue to listen to local musicians. Feel free to bring your own intruments and join in, too.

 Dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28
Time: 5:00 pm-6:30 pm
Ages: Any
Cost: Free
Location: Borchard Park
Duration: 1.5 hrs.

Mud Day
Come to the park prepared to get dirty! This event if everything muddy and messy! If you like to play in the mud and get dirty then you need to be at this event. We’ll even help with the clean -up.                                                                                      

Date: June 8
Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Ages: Over 6
Cost: $5 vehicle entry fee
Duration : 2 hrs.

 Teddy Bear Picnic
Bring your teddy bear to our picnic in the park. Listen to a story, make a craft, and enjoy lunch on the lawn. What to bring? A sippy cup (if needed), weather- appropriate clothing, water, your smile and a camera.                                                                                                       

 Date: June 8, June 22
Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Ages: under 7
Cost: $2 vehicle entry fee
Duration : 1 hr.
Location: Imerman Memorial Park

Dog Days Of Summer
Bring your dog and join the fun. Dog Days events are held within Imerman Memorial Park at the Steven A. Kirshenbaum Memorial Bark Park. Meet up with friends both human and canine and have a chance to win some cool doggie door prizes courtesy of Pets Supplies Plus!  

 Date:June 9, 23
Time: 6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Ages: Any
Cost: Free
Location: Imerman Memorial Park
Duration: 1.5 hrs.

Adaptive Sports
Join Michigan Sports Unlimited, St. Mary’s Field Neuroscience Institute and Saginaw County Parks and Recreation for this new and exciting program. Learn what it takes to be a wheelchair athlete! Play tennis, basketball and rugby with adaptive equipment designed for those with a disability. 

Date: June 19
Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Ages: Any
Cost: Free
Location: Imerman Memorial Park

Jammin’ Dulcimers
Wednesday, June 24th, The Saginaw Subterranean Strings Hammered Dulcimer Club will be performing at 7:00 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and get ready for great music! This concert is free for your listening pleasure!  

Date: June 23
Time: 7:00 pm-9:00 pm
Ages: Any
Cost: $5 vehicle entry fee (until 6:30 pm)
Location: W. H. Haithco Rec. Area
Duration: 1.5 hrs.

Lake Swim Mornings
Lake swim mornings are designed for the serious swimmer. On the designated days, participants are allowed to come to Haithco and swim the 1/4 mile across the 40 acre lake. All swimmers must be able to swim the distance without assistance. The beach is only open to distance swimmers at this time. All swimmers must wear a parks swim cap (available for $2. Saginaw County reserves the right to deny participation to anyone whom they believe is not capable of this endeavor.

Date: June 26
Time: 8:30 am-10:15 am
Ages: Any
Cost: $2/swimming cap
Location: WH Haithco Rec. Area
Duration: 1 hr. 45 mins.

Great American Backyard Campout
Join us for a day in the outdoors! Learn about the benefits of camping as well as how to pitch a tent, build a fire, pack a pack and much more! Prizes and giveaways will be available, too.

Date: June 26
Time: 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Ages: Any
Cost: Free
Location: Price Nature Center
Duration: 3 hrs.

Kayaking Classes
In this beginning kayaking class, you will learn the differences between kayak styles and canoes, and discover how stable and easily maneuverable kayaks can be. Class sizes are small and cozy with a maximum of eight people per class. Be sure to register early, as classes fill up fast. This is a wet class, so you should bring a change of clothing and a smile!

Date: June 29
Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
Ages: 6 to Adult (Ages 6-16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Cost: $5/person & $5 vehicle entry fee
Location: W. H. Haithco Rec. Area
Duration: 1 hr.