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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources & Environment has added a two-day “GO-Get Outdoors” snowshoe making class at Proud Lake Recreation Area on Friday, Feb. 26, from 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., as part of its winter season schedule.

The class will be held at the Proud Lake Recreation area, in the River Hawk Conference Center, located at 3500 Wixom Rd. in Commerce Township. There will be a sign directing participants to the conference center. Participants will learn how to weave one of two traditional wooden snowshoe designs. Clyde Risdon, owner of Risdon Rigs (www.risdonrigs.com), who designs and builds premier quality dogsled equipment and custom snowshoes, will be the instructor.

“This class will utilize creativity and hands-on learning, along with a great outdoor experience,” said Bobbi Audette, the park event coordinator.

The class fee is $181.60, which includes all necessary materials and equipment to make one pair of snowshoes, plus the cost of two Michigan resident daily entrance permits for the two-day course. If the vehicle has a 2010 annual permit, or the participant wishes to purchase an annual permit in-lieu of the daily $6 permits, the fee will be adjusted.

Class size is limited to six participants, and reservations are required. This class is recommended for participants ages 16 or older.

To make a reservation for this class, contact Bobbi Audette at 248-685-2433 or audetteb@michigan.gov. For more information about this event, the park, accessibility, or persons needing accommodations to attend this event, contact the park (TTY/TDD711 Michigan Relay Center for the hearing impaired) or visit www.michigan.gov/proudlake.

“GO-Get Outdoors” is a series of continuous, special events designed to encourage all people, especially families, to take advantage of the many outdoor recreational opportunities that are available in this Great State. For a list of events taking place at Michigan state parks, recreation areas and boating sites, visit the Get Outdoor Calendar at www.michigan.gov/dnrgogetoutdoors.

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