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Come See Spring Surprises at Valley View

Warmer days are here! Hibernation has come to an end, dormant plants are awakening and new life is emerging. We depend on plants and animals to tell us when spring has arrived. Come explore and find the signs of spring at Valley View.

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Membership Campaign Underway

We are launching our first official membership campaign to increase participation and support for program development, property improvements and major projects. We want to reconnect with some of our original supporters and share much needed updates regarding our successes and future plans. In addition, we hope to find new families and individuals that have yet to discover the Valley View property and all that it has to offer.

All membership levels include:
• Free Admission to the Fall Feast ($45 value)
• Private guided hikes/hay rides
• Reduced charges or free admission to other scheduled events and programs
• Quarterly newsletter
• E-mail notification of upcoming events/early
• Registration/early bird discounts
• Camping privileges (upon request)

GRASSROOTS PATRON
• Individual - $25
• Pair - $45
• Family -$65

WETLANDS PATRON - $100
Includes all benefits above and free family admission to the Spooky Bottoms event ($30 value)

PRAIRIE PATRON - $250
Includes all benefits above and free admission to all 2009 events

WOODLAND PATRON - $500
Includes all benefits above plus a private hayride for 20 people

RIPARIAN PATRON - $1,000

Includes all benefits above and a trail marker with your name on a donor sign

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 Mark Your Calendar

Earth Day Celebration
Sunday April 26 - 1pm to 5pm

Earth Day is April 22, 2009.  We will welcome Spring on the following Sunday.  Organized activities that day will include guided hikes, hay rides, and guest speakers sharing information about the history of the land, composting and water conservation.

Register Today

Summer Launch Day
Saturday July 18 - 9 am to 1pm

Rockets, water balloons, catapults and more!  We are going to launch things of all shapes and sizes and watch them fly.  We have an exciting, hands-on play day planned for families to enjoy together.  Bring along a model rocket, brown-bag lunch, lots of water to drink and sunscreen as we let it fly!

8th Annual Fall Feast
Saturday October 10 - 4pm to dusk

The Fall Feast is a favorite tradition at Valley View which includes activities for the entire family.  Hay rides, live music, horse rides, kids' crafts and a buffet dinner are included.

2nd Annual Spooky Bottoms
Saturday October 10 @ dusk

Do you scare easily?  Would you like our help to stir up your Halloween spirit in the still dark country night?  Hay rides begin at dusk an will roll into the darkness throughout the property seeking out all sorts of surprises!!! Bring a friend to hang on to . . .