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Discover Our Wild Side Special Event
Celebrating Community Down by the River
Saturday, August 4, 2007 • 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
With events and activities taking place in Flat Rock, Gibraltar, Rockwood, Lake Erie Metropark, and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Get outside and enjoy a special community celebration with a day full of activities for the whole family!
With outdoor events and activities taking place across the cities of Flat Rock, Gibraltar, and Rockwood, as well as Lake Erie Metropark and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, there’s plenty to do for everyone!
Click from the menu below to read more about events taking place on August 4 or download the event brochure.
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Bike the Greenway Trails
Pedal your way from Flat Rock to Gibraltar or start anywhere in between on the extensive network of greenway trails. Biking activities start at 9 a.m. at Huroc Park in Flat Rock and end at the Gibraltar Community Center at 4 p.m.
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Free Bicycle Safety Lessons from Jack’s Bicycle & Fitness of Monroe
Pros from Jack’s Bicycle & Fitness will be giving free bicycle safety lessons for the whole family to use on the greenway trails. There will be a 9 a.m. session in Flat Rock and an 11:30 a.m. session in Gibraltar. Call (734) 242-1400 for details.
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Kayak Tours and Kayak Rentals from Wyandotte's Riverside Kayak Connection, LLC.
Bring your kayak or rent one from kayaking specialists Riverside Kayak Connection, LLC as they kick off their new kayak tour and rental program with two exciting adventures along the Huron River and canals of Gibraltar, both part of the Detroit Heritage River Water Trail.
Call Riverside Kayak Connection at (734) 285-2925 for more information.
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Lake Erie Metropark
For those on the greenway trails, pedal through this beautiful park to visit the Marshland Museum Nature Center, wave pool, the vast beds of blooming American Lotus, and more, all along their 3-mile hike-bike trail. Access to the park is free for those entering on their bicycles along South Gibraltar Road. Be sure to pedal by for the Metropark's bicycle helmet giveaways, ice cream cart, and water station!
For more information, call 1-800-477-3189 or visit the Lake Erie Metropark web site.
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Visit the Wildlife Refuge
The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy the view of pristine Humbug Island and the wildlife on the Detroit River from the new observation deck at Humbug Marsh and their two new spotting scopes!
The entrance to the observation deck is located on Jefferson Avenue, just north of Vreeland Rd. Parking is available along Jefferson. Call (734) 692-7611 for more information.
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Food & Live Entertainment
You can start your day out in the Flat Rock Business District, located on Telegraph Rd. between Huron River Drive and Vreeland Road, for food and shopping before hitting the bike or kayak trails. Relax by the river and grab a bite to eat at the Huron River Inn in Rockwood. Enjoy family fun and refreshments from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at the Gibraltar Community Center and SunSeekers Boating Club beverage tent in Gibraltar. And stop by Pranks on the Marsh in Gibraltar for more food and fun. There's something for everybody!
Music
Take a break after your tour of the Huron River or your pedal from Flat Rock for food and live music at the Huron River Inn.
During the day, Gibraltar will be home to two Downriver favorites. Rude Dog will be playing from 12:30 to 3 p.m., followed by the classic rock stylings of Screaming Eagles, playing until 6 p.m.
At Pranks on the Marsh, enjoy steel-drum and reggae sounds from 4 to 8 p.m. (during Prank's pig roast) before heading inside for some of your favorite rock 'n' roll classics.
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Shuttle Service
Free shuttle service will be available starting at 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. to transport you and your family to select destination points throughout the day. See the map (coming soon) for designated shuttle points.
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Boaters
Transient docks are available at Humbug Marina in Gibraltar. Call (734) 676-6633 for more information.
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Event Downloads
To download the files below, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader.
>> Event Map and Brochure
>> 11" x 17" Event Flyer (195 KB)
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For more information about this event and schedule of activities, please call:
City of Flat Rock - (734) 789-2323
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge - (734) 692-7611
Lake Erie Metropark - 1-800-477-3189
Jack's Bicycle & Fitness - (734) 242-1400
Riverside Kayak Connection, LLC. - (734) 285-2925
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Acknowledgments
Event organized by the cities of Flat Rock, Gibraltar, and Rockwood; Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge; Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority - Lake Erie Metropark; Jack's Bicycle & Fitness; Metropolitan Affairs Coalition; Riverside Kayak Connection, LLC; and SunSeekers Boating Club.
© 2008 Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC)
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