Saturday, September 13th
10 am - 2 pm
No Tickets: It’s Free!
Thank you to the following generous Community Partners and Sponsors:
National Deer Association, Historic Charlton Park, B. Healthy Barry County, Mr. George Cullers, American Legion Post 45, National Wild Turkey Federation, SW Michigan Search & Seek, Barry County Community Mental Health, Scouting America Troops 175 & 2375, Pierce Cedar Creek Institute, Gee Dees Bees, MDHHS Environmental Health Bureau, Kellogg Biological Station & Bird Sanctuary, Family Support Center of Barry County, Barry County Bird Club, The Ability Collective of Barry County, MDARD Forestry Assistance Program, Barry-Calhoun-Kalamazoo Invasive Species Management Area, Thornapple River Watershed Council, Cold Water River Watershed Council, MDNR Wildlife Division-Barry State Game Area, Chief Noonday Chapter - North Country Trail…and many others!
History:
Outdoor Youth Day traces its origins back to a simple yet powerful idea: "get kids outdoors!" Spearheaded by local outdoorsman George Cullers, the concept aimed to provide families with hands-on experience in outdoor activities, free of charge, with the hope of igniting a lifelong passion for nature. Since its inception in 2014, Outdoor Youth Day has grown into a cornerstone of Barry County, offering families a fun, skill-building, educational, and entertaining outdoor experience. Additionally, visitors have the opportunity to witness a variety of sport demonstrations and outdoor education displays, facilitated by local experts who generously share their knowledge and expertise.
