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Environmental Board Meeting

Environmental Board Meeting

Bike Expeditions

Celebrate the 12th annual Kalamazoo Area Bike Week from May 13 - 20, 2023. Enjoy the many benefits of cycling during National Bike Month by participating in NEW self-guided bike tours in the beautiful City of Portage. Choose one or all adventures and explore at your leisure. This program launches on Saturday, May 13, and continues until October 1, 2023.

Geo Mystery Tours: SECRET LIFE OF BOGS

Experience the secret side of bogs and wetlands. Set out on a quest this summer; every other month, a different mystery will be revealed and it’s up to you to uncover the secrets of Portage. Join the story at any time, but all adventures must be completed by the end of the month. An Apple or Garmin device is highly recommended for this program. Beginning GPS coordinates and secret instructions will be emailed to registered participants at the start of each month or within a week of registration. For additional information, please contact Portage Parks & Recreation at (269) 329-4522.

City Hall Exhibitions: Wild Wetlands: The Secret Life of Bogs

Rotating exhibitions that focus on local arts, nature, and history are displayed in the lobby at Portage City Hall (7900 South Westnedge Avenue) throughout the year. These exhibitions are FREE to the public and are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Experience the secret life of wetlands. Discover how wetlands, like fens and bogs, help the City of Portage combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions. Explore the relationship between wetlands and climate change and find out how you can help protect these natural resources for generations to come.

Adult Pickleball Leagues Session 1: Intermediate

Presented by Kalamazoo Pickleball Outreach. Find out what pickleball is all about. Pickleball leagues are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 PM at Ramona Park (8600 South Sprinkle Road). Two six-week sessions are offered over the summer for each league. Leagues are offered for recreational, intermediate, and competitive players. Not sure which league fits your skill level? Call Portage Parks & Recreation at (269) 329-4522 or visit portagemi.gov/780/Pickleball for more information.

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga

Combine your love for nature, adventure, and yoga with Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Yoga. Whether you are a first-time paddleboarder or an experienced yoga practitioner, this class is for you. Classes will be taught by Kristin Fiore, a certified and experienced SUP Yoga instructor from Down Dog Yoga Center. Each class will begin on land with an introduction to SUP equipment and safety before taking a short paddle and dropping anchor for the yoga session. At the end of the class, students will be given time to relax and soak up some sun before paddling back to shore. Space is limited, so register now to save your spot. The registration fee includes one class, plus the use of a paddleboard, paddle, life jacket, and anchor. Ages 16 and up.