Free events set for Turtle River State Park June 20


Saturday, June 20 is Turtlefest 2009 at Turtle River State Park (20 miles west of Grand Forks on Highway 2), 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Park admission is free that day.

All events are located at the Woodland Lodge, except where noted.
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. - Guided mountain bike tour
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Kids' fishing seminar (CCC Memorial Shelter)
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Arts and crafts for kids
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Fund raiser meal including wood-fired buffalo burgers (with coleslaw, home baked beans, and coffee/lemonade) for $7.50. Kid’s hotdog meal (with chips & lemonade) for $2.50.

1 to 2 p.m. - Minnow Races
2:30 p.m. - LIVE amphibians and reptiles presentation

Ongoing Events: "Bounce house" in the play area, geocaching instruction (bring your GPS), self-guided scavenger hunt, camping units on display, bikes & biking equipment on display, live music by "Too Old to Die Young."

Sponsored by Friends of Turtle River with assistance from Cabela's, Scheels, Ski & Bike Shop, Leisureland RV, Budget RV, and 97 KYCK FM.
-- Patsy Nies, Special Project Assistant, Enrollment Services, patsynies@mail.und.nodak.edu, 777-3791