Summer Fun LIst

Summer Fun Ideas

Playtime at the Park (Wednesdays)
Potter Park Zoo
Fenner Nature Center
Geocaching
Bike rides
Hawk Island- Swimming
Motorcycle rides with dad
Library- Read cool books!
Camping/Creation Museum
Ice cream
Baseball games
MSU children’s garden
Play dates and sleepovers
Crafts
Lake Michigan
Columbia Creek
MSU Dairy and Horse farms
Strawberry picking-June
Blueberry picking- August
Bowling
Michigan Adventure
Frankenmuth- pretzel factory
Ice skating
Roller skating
Kalamazoo Nature Center
Ledges-rock climbing
Skate Park
Movie
Canoeing
Concerts in the Park
Surprise a working friend with lunch
Plant cutting flowers
Sprinkler
Board Games
Stargazing
Make a movie
Kids talent show
Puppetshow
Ethnic Foods
Festivals
Cascades
Summer Reading Activities at the Library
VBS
Fishing
Farmers Market
Volunteer (Fenner, Nature Discovery, Creation Station)
Take stuff apart-with permission
Garage Sale Challenge
Water fight
Backyard Campout
Projector movie night
Fish ladder/Pruess
EL Aquatic Center ($7/person)
Encourage a homeschooler
Bengal Wildlife-Bath
Audubon Bird Hikes
Kellogg Bird Sanctuary

It is our intentions to do each of the things on this list. We will see what the finances allow. Thankfully the majority is free or inexpensive so we are looking forward to a SUPER FUN SUMMER!!!

Southside's NEW Farmers Market

NEW!!! South Lansing Community Farmers Market and Paved Trail at Davis Park

Every Saturday, Benjamin Davis Park is the place to be for Fresh Food, Fitness, and Fun!

Lansing, MI – June 3, 2009 – For years, residents across South Lansing have wanted a farmers market where they could purchase fresh, locally grown produce. In addition, residents in Southeast Lansing have wanted a safe place to walk and bike in an area that lacks sidewalks on several major roads. Thanks to the South Lansing Community Development Association, both dreams are about to become reality.

What: South Lansing Community Farmers Market

When: Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., June through September

What: Grand Opening of Paved Path at Benjamin Davis Park

When: Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m.

Where: Benjamin Davis Park, 5614 Pleasant Grove Rd. (between Jolly and Miller)

Join us as we officially open our new market and the new 3/4 mile paved path. Shop at the market, meet local growers, learn about food preservation, try new recipes, stroll along the newly paved walking path and visit with neighbors. Our market is unlike any other because it offers produce from community growers and urban yard gardeners as well as local farmers.

This Saturday, the market will offer early harvest produce, including asparagus, radishes, rhubarb, salad greens, spinach, Swiss chard, and turnip greens, as well as garden starts and potted perennials. We’ll also have a children’s activity table and information on food preservation presented by MSU Extension.

Throughout the season, we’ll offer a growing variety of fruits and vegetables, as well as value-added products like dips and sauces, jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, and soaps.

The market and the path were made possible with support from the Michigan Department of Community Health, the Ingham County Health Department, the Lansing Parks & Recreation Department, MSU Extension, and members of the South Lansing community.

Eat Fresh, Get Fit, Have Fun!