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Downtown Trenton Sip, Shop & Stroll – Fall Bash!! continuation from Lobstoberfest!!!!
Event presented by The Vintage Market Mercantile, TRUAGO, and Roundhouse BBQ! Weekend event takes place on W. Jefferson! (Road closed)
Lobstoberfest Special Kick-Off Tent Party Night: Friday, September 30th from 4pm-11pm. TRUAGO to host their lobster fest with big tent featuring lobster, a buffet, full bar, live entertainment, and more! Roundhouse BBQ to feature Oktoberfest inspired fare with a full bar and bbq food too! No tickets needed for kick-off party. Stay tuned for more info.
FALL BASH will take place Saturday, October 1st from 12pm-11pm! A continuation of Lobstoberfest – PLUS: Lots of vendors from The Vintage Market for the best shopping ever, beer tent, live music and entertainment all day long, downtown businesses participating with open houses, food trucks, carnival food trailers, face paint, bounce houses, special guests for kids, fall treats, karaoke, and literally SO MUCH MORE!
Vendors will run on Saturday only from 12pm – 7pm.
Bands/Food/Beer Tent will close at 11pm on Saturday.
Interested in becoming a citizen scientist? Love being outdoors and observing nature? Have you ever heard of phenology?
Phenology, explained simply, is the study of things appearing. We study phenology in nature by observing when we first see things every year. When the first leaf opens, when the first monarch butterfly is seen, and when the acorns start to drop don’t seem like important pieces of information by themselves, but when combined with multiple years of the same data they can become an essential piece in understanding our local ecosystems. Observation skills may be the most important skill when studying phenology and is something people, and possibly some wildlife, have been doing for as long as they have been alive.
Traditional ecological knowledge about when different animals and plants are available to harvest during the year was knowledge gained through years of observations of when things first appeared. This type of knowledge is now no longer as widely known, but there are still many people who take the time to notice those little details. Today, data associated with when wildlife first appears is tied closely to the study of how modern climates are changing.
This January we will be starting a phenology program at Humbug Marsh and we’d love to have your help! At least once a month a ranger will be leading a hike with the focus of collecting phenology data and teaching nature observations skills. As the seasons change, so will the wildlife we’ll see and learn about, so each hike will be a different experience. But once a month isn’t nearly enough data, and that’s where you come in! We will empower anyone who wants to learn how they can be a citizen scientist and how to help us collect data every time they visit the refuge!
There is no expectation for anyone interested in being a part of the Phenology Hikes to have any previous science knowledge, we’re excited to learn together along the way!
The hikes are from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and are currently scheduled for the following dates:
January 8th, February 12th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th, and December 3rd. Please understand these dates may change if necessary.
Sign up for the hikes through this link so we can know how many to expect, walk ups are also allowed though.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phenology-citizen-science-hikes-tickets-228335817577
TRENTON FARMER’S MARKET
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022 AT 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
REGISTRATION FOR THE HALLOWEEN WALK WILL OPEN @ 10am on MONDAY SEPT 12th **If you want to get a head start for when registration opens- make sure to create an account if you don’t have one already for EVERY person you are hoping to register. Info on how to make an account can be found here: https://trentonmi.org/1096/Online-Registration-Your-Account**
Info on how to make an account can be found here: As you all have been waiting for… the Halloween Walk has returned for October 14th and October 15th. The Halloween Walk will run 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on October 14th, and 5:00PM – 8:00PM on October 15th. Each time slot can accommodate up to 15 people. If you have a large group, please call the Parks & Recreation Office beginning Monday Sept 12 at 10am. The rain date for the event will be October 21st and October 22nd.
Pricing for the event is:
Age 3 & Under: Free
Halloween Walk (Age 4 & Up): $15 Resident; $20 Non-Residents
*Children 15 & Under must be accompanied by an adult*
The Halloween Walk will start at the Westfield Activity Center, go through the grass behind Westfield Activity Center, and will follow the paved trail through North McClouth Park to Harrison. The second and third stop are through rough terrain, so please let the Parks & Recreation Department know if you need accommodations. The rest of the stations are on the paved trail in North McClouth Park.
A hay-wagon ride will return all participants back to the Westfield Activity Center for a bonfire, cider & donuts, and a photo opportunity. If you need accommodations made for the hay-wagon ride, please let the Parks & Recreation Department know
MANY thanks to the talents of DYPAC for bringing this tradition back to life and to Elliott’s Bakery who will be serving up donuts at the event!
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
Please click here to view the event flyer.
Items that are accepted include:
- household paints, stains, dyes
- floor care items, furniture polish, bathroom cleaners
- lawn and garden chemicals, pesticides, fertilizers
- antifreeze, motor oil, gasoline
- automotive batteries, dry cell batteries, propane tanks
- old computers, printers, scanners, TV’s, cell phones, fax machines
- mercury containing thermometers, thermostats and elemental mercury
- fluorescent light bulbs (standard and compact)
- smoke detectors, fire extinguishers
- Pharmaceutical Waste (Non -controlled Substances only)
- CRT televisions and monitors
Items that are not accepted include:
- commercial waste, industrial waste
- ammunition, explosives
- 55-gallon drums
- radioactive materials
- unknown, unlabeled waste
- shock sensitive materials
- household trash
- appliances
Residents are encouraged to bring in mercury fever thermometers for disposal. Mercury is a toxic substance and can cause serious health effects if released into a home or the environment. For more information, please contact Wayne County’s Resource Recovery Coordinator at (734) 326-3936.
Do you like costumes, candy, and nature? If you answered yes to any of those things than come join us at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge for our Hike or Treat event! Our park rangers will teach you about nocturnal animals and pass out candy to participants. Visitors are also encouraged to wear costumes during this event.
Please note:
1. We will have multiple stations for this event. Approximant time to go through all the stations is 50 minutes.
2. You are responsible for bringing sunscreen, water, snacks, etc.
3. We encourage people to wear customs if they would like. Please make sure all costumes are family friendly.
4. Some candies passed out during this event may contain peanuts.
REGISTRATION FOR THE HALLOWEEN WALK WILL OPEN @ 10am on MONDAY SEPT 12th **If you want to get a head start for when registration opens- make sure to create an account if you don’t have one already for EVERY person you are hoping to register. Info on how to make an account can be found here: https://trentonmi.org/1096/Online-Registration-Your-Account**
Info on how to make an account can be found here: As you all have been waiting for… the Halloween Walk has returned for October 14th and October 15th. The Halloween Walk will run 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on October 14th, and 5:00PM – 8:00PM on October 15th. Each time slot can accommodate up to 15 people. If you have a large group, please call the Parks & Recreation Office beginning Monday Sept 12 at 10am. The rain date for the event will be October 21st and October 22nd.
Pricing for the event is:
Age 3 & Under: Free
Halloween Walk (Age 4 & Up): $15 Resident; $20 Non-Residents
*Children 15 & Under must be accompanied by an adult*
The Halloween Walk will start at the Westfield Activity Center, go through the grass behind Westfield Activity Center, and will follow the paved trail through North McClouth Park to Harrison. The second and third stop are through rough terrain, so please let the Parks & Recreation Department know if you need accommodations. The rest of the stations are on the paved trail in North McClouth Park.
A hay-wagon ride will return all participants back to the Westfield Activity Center for a bonfire, cider & donuts, and a photo opportunity. If you need accommodations made for the hay-wagon ride, please let the Parks & Recreation Department know
MANY thanks to the talents of DYPAC for bringing this tradition back to life and to Elliott’s Bakery who will be serving up donuts at the event!
TRENTON FARMER’S MARKET
$12 Non-Resident
Save a dollar if you wear a costume!
– Resident 13+ : $5
– Resident 5-12 : $4
– Non-Resident 13+ : $7
– Non-Resident 5-12 : $6
– Children Under the age of 5 are free.
Skate Rental : $3
Interested in becoming a citizen scientist? Love being outdoors and observing nature? Have you ever heard of phenology?
Phenology, explained simply, is the study of things appearing. We study phenology in nature by observing when we first see things every year. When the first leaf opens, when the first monarch butterfly is seen, and when the acorns start to drop don’t seem like important pieces of information by themselves, but when combined with multiple years of the same data they can become an essential piece in understanding our local ecosystems. Observation skills may be the most important skill when studying phenology and is something people, and possibly some wildlife, have been doing for as long as they have been alive.
Traditional ecological knowledge about when different animals and plants are available to harvest during the year was knowledge gained through years of observations of when things first appeared. This type of knowledge is now no longer as widely known, but there are still many people who take the time to notice those little details. Today, data associated with when wildlife first appears is tied closely to the study of how modern climates are changing.
This January we will be starting a phenology program at Humbug Marsh and we’d love to have your help! At least once a month a ranger will be leading a hike with the focus of collecting phenology data and teaching nature observations skills. As the seasons change, so will the wildlife we’ll see and learn about, so each hike will be a different experience. But once a month isn’t nearly enough data, and that’s where you come in! We will empower anyone who wants to learn how they can be a citizen scientist and how to help us collect data every time they visit the refuge!
There is no expectation for anyone interested in being a part of the Phenology Hikes to have any previous science knowledge, we’re excited to learn together along the way!
The hikes are from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and are currently scheduled for the following dates:
January 8th, February 12th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th, and December 3rd. Please understand these dates may change if necessary.
Sign up for the hikes through this link so we can know how many to expect, walk ups are also allowed though.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phenology-citizen-science-hikes-tickets-228335817577
Interested in becoming a citizen scientist? Love being outdoors and observing nature? Have you ever heard of phenology?
Phenology, explained simply, is the study of things appearing. We study phenology in nature by observing when we first see things every year. When the first leaf opens, when the first monarch butterfly is seen, and when the acorns start to drop don’t seem like important pieces of information by themselves, but when combined with multiple years of the same data they can become an essential piece in understanding our local ecosystems. Observation skills may be the most important skill when studying phenology and is something people, and possibly some wildlife, have been doing for as long as they have been alive.
Traditional ecological knowledge about when different animals and plants are available to harvest during the year was knowledge gained through years of observations of when things first appeared. This type of knowledge is now no longer as widely known, but there are still many people who take the time to notice those little details. Today, data associated with when wildlife first appears is tied closely to the study of how modern climates are changing.
This January we will be starting a phenology program at Humbug Marsh and we’d love to have your help! At least once a month a ranger will be leading a hike with the focus of collecting phenology data and teaching nature observations skills. As the seasons change, so will the wildlife we’ll see and learn about, so each hike will be a different experience. But once a month isn’t nearly enough data, and that’s where you come in! We will empower anyone who wants to learn how they can be a citizen scientist and how to help us collect data every time they visit the refuge!
There is no expectation for anyone interested in being a part of the Phenology Hikes to have any previous science knowledge, we’re excited to learn together along the way!
The hikes are from 1:00pm to 3:00pm and are currently scheduled for the following dates:
January 8th, February 12th, March 5th, April 2nd, May 7th, June 4th, July 2nd, August 6th, September 3rd, October 1st, November 5th, and December 3rd. Please understand these dates may change if necessary.
Sign up for the hikes through this link so we can know how many to expect, walk ups are also allowed though.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phenology-citizen-science-hikes-tickets-228335817577