🌟 FLASH GIVEAWAY! 🌟
Anyone registered for The 50 Mile Frenzy by 5:00 p.m. TODAY to be entered into a winter hat giveaway! Register online now:
https://bit.ly/2GPJF0s
We are excited to present the “Green Bay Parks Century Grove” at Danz Park East which is a planting of 100 trees that will allow our community to come together, celebrate achievements of the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department for many generations to come. This project is the first step in a collaborative effort to reinvigorate and bring the Danz Park master plan to fruition.
Unveiling at Ken Euers Nature Area
The City of Green Bay’s Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department has been working with multiple conservation partners on ecological shoreline restoration and enhancements at Ken Euers Nature Area. Recent work includes the removal of invasive, non-native vegetation and restoration to the east marsh in 2019, including the repair of dikes and installing new water control features. These features allow the marsh to capture storm water and nutrients before entering Green Bay and will support shoreline protection and management for wildlife habitat. UW-Green Bay will be leading a wild rice seeding today covering 2 acres in the east impoundment to help in the continued effort.
An interpretive sign has been installed at the park to highlight the recent restoration efforts and to recognize the partners who have helped with the work. The Parks Department would like to extend a big thank you to all of those involved in helping to make these improvements.
Special thanks to our partners: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Ducks Unlimited, UW-Green Bay, UW-Madison Extension Forestry, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, USFWS Coastal Program, Fund for Lake Michigan, Fox River Trustee Council
Thursday evening Youth Dance Boot Camps start TONIGHT! Sign up by giving us a call at (920) 448-3365 or visiting www.greenbaywi.gov/SummerOn
Youth Dance Boot Camp is off to a great start! If you have a child interested, there are still spots available! Sign up here: www.greenbaywi.gov/SummerOn
#SummerOnGB
Do you want to score a pair of GBPRF sunglasses?! 😎 Sign up for a 𝘚𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯, 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘺! program: www.greenbaywi.gov/SummerOn All participants will receive a free pair!
We hope all the kiddos have a great start to their school year! 📚✏️ 💻
Stop down to say goodbye to your Parkees before 1pm today!
Happy Kids’ Day! We are releasing a Red Tailed Hawk at Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary!
Green Bay Kids’ Day is our own unique celebration of kids. Began in 2003, it marks a day when the community opens up facilities free-of-charge to kids. Although the city-wide celebration is cancelled, we at the City of Green Bay encourage all families to celebrate kids with kid-centered activities such as playing games, going for a hike or a bike ride, or enjoying a kid’s favorite meal.
Happy Father's Day to all the great dads out there!
To all the moms out there, we hope you enjoy your day!
Dogs on Trails
If you're going for a walk on one of our city trails, you're welcome to bring your dog! Just a few reminders:
🐶 Dogs MUST be on a leash no longer than 7 feet at all times
🐶 Please clean up after your dog
🐶 Dogs are not allowed at the Wildlife Sanctuary or Ken Euers Nature Area
Please call the non-emergency police number if you notice any issues.
Baird Creek: Part 2
𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝟐
James is back at it 🏃♂️ but please remember, the following information still applies:
Staying at home is the best way to #StopTheSpread. However, if you do need to get outdoors, the Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department does offer spaces to do so. If you and your family choose to go walking, biking, hiking, or running in a City park, here are some ways to stay safe:
Do:
✅ Practice social distancing of at least 6 feet with individuals outside of your household
✅ Avoid touching playgrounds, benches, etc.
✅Avoid groups of 10 or more people
Don’t:
🚫 Ignore your mental and physical health during this time. If getting outside for some physical activity is helpful for you, we're happy to provide those opportunities!
As a reminder, playgrounds are closed. Trails and greenways will remain open as long as individuals follow CDC requirements and Orders set by Gov. Evers. If you happen to see individuals not abiding, please call the non-emergency police number.
Above all, distance is key!
#ILoveGBParks
Baird Creek: Part 1
Staying at home is the best way to #StopTheSpread. However, if you do need to get outdoors, the Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department does offer spaces to do so. If you and your family choose to go walking, biking, hiking, or running in a City park, here are some ways to stay safe:
Do:
✅ Practice social distancing of at least 6 feet with individuals outside of your household
✅ Avoid touching playgrounds, benches, etc.
✅Avoid groups of 10 or more people
Don’t:
🚫 Ignore your mental and physical health during this time. If getting outside for some physical activity is helpful for you, we're happy to provide those opportunities!
As a reminder, playgrounds are closed. Trails and greenways will remain open as long as individuals follow CDC requirements and Orders set by Gov. Evers. If you happen to see individuals not abiding, please call the non-emergency police number.
Above all, distance is key!
#ILoveGBParks
Staying at home is the best way to #StopTheSpread. However, if you do need to get outdoors, the Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department offers spaces to do so. If you and your family choose to go walking, biking, hiking, or running in a City park, here are some ways to stay safe:
Do:
✅ Practice social distancing of at least 6 feet with individuals outside of your household
✅ Avoid touching playgrounds, benches, etc.
✅Avoid groups of 10 or more people
Don’t:
🚫 Ignore your mental and physical health during this time. If getting outside for some physical activity is helpful for you, we're happy to provide those opportunities!
As a reminder, playgrounds are closed. Trails and greenways will remain open as long as individuals follow CDC requirements and Orders set by Gov. Evers. If you happen to see individuals not abiding, please call the non-emergency police number.
Above all, distance is key!
We encourage you and your family to get out and enjoy the parks! Check out this video to learn a little more about He-Nis-Ra Park as well as some information about staying healthy. #StopTheSpread #ILoveGBParks
