Calendar of Events Friends sponsored hikes, events, and work days June 2 National Trails Day with REI 9:00 AM-Noon Meet at the Maintenance Building behind the park office, Beck Road Entrance July 14 Introduction to Geocaching 10:00 AM-Noon Meet at the Trailhead Building July 21 Roadrunner Classic 5:00 PM –8:00 PM Meet at the Trailhead Building August 25 Intro to Edible Plants 10:00 AM-11:30AM Meet at the Trailhead Building September 15 Maybury History Hike 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Meet at the Trailhead Building December 1 Owl Prowl 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Meet at the Trailhead Building See our website and Facebook page for more details. www.friendsofmaybury.org The Comeback of the Wild Turkey Have you noticed wild turkeys in your neighborhood? Or have you seen them in the park, or alongside the road? Wild turkeys have made a remarkable comeback in Michigan. According to the Michigan Wildlife Council this native bird was extirpated in Michigan by 1900 (in other words there were so few left they were virtually extinct in this state). Today, however, it is estimated that there are “more than 200,000 birds found in every corner of the state.” The Wildlife Coun- cil notes that several attempts were made in the 1900s to reintroduce turkeys, but the first success in reintroduction came in the 1950s when the DNR released 50 turkeys in West Michigan. Efforts to en- hance or conserve turkey habitat were also made by both public and private organizations. Today the population of turkeys in Michigan is large enough to support both Spring and Fall hunting seasons in some areas of the state. If you’ve seen turkeys in the park, or in the neighborhoods surround- ing the park, it’s not difficult to come to the conclusion that turkeys are very adaptable birds. Although they can fly, they get around mostly by walking. They prefer open forested areas but clearly are comfortable in suburban back yards! They are omnivorous, eating many kinds of plant matter, nuts, berries, mosses, seeds, and insects. This time of year they are nesting and may have anywhere from 4-17 chicks. The Wild Turkey is one of only two domesticated birds native to the “New World,” and if it had been up to Ben Franklin, the turkey would have been the official animal of the United States, as he con- sidered it to be a more respectable bird than the bald eagle! The Friends of Maybury Maybury Trails and Tales June-December 2018 Newsletter
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The Friends of Maybury
Newsletter
Calendar of Events
Friends sponsored hikes,
events, and work days
June 2
National Trails Day with REI
9:00 AM-Noon
Meet at the Maintenance Building behind the park office, Beck Road Entrance July 14 Introduction to Geocaching
10:00 AM-Noon
Meet at the Trailhead Building
July 21
Roadrunner Classic
5:00 PM –8:00 PM
Meet at the Trailhead Building
August 25
Intro to Edible Plants
10:00 AM-11:30AM
Meet at the Trailhead Building
September 15 Maybury History Hike
10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Meet at the Trailhead Building
December 1 Owl Prowl
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Meet at the Trailhead Building
See our website and Facebook page for more details.
www.friendsofmaybury.org
The Comeback of the Wild Turkey
Have you noticed wild turkeys in your neighborhood? Or have you
seen them in the park, or alongside the road? Wild turkeys have made
a remarkable comeback in Michigan. According to the Michigan
Wildlife Council this native bird was extirpated in Michigan by 1900
(in other words there were so few left they were virtually extinct in
this state). Today, however, it is estimated that there are “more than
200,000 birds found in every corner of the state.” The Wildlife Coun-
cil notes that several attempts were made in the 1900s to reintroduce
turkeys, but the first success in reintroduction came in the 1950s
when the DNR released 50 turkeys in West Michigan. Efforts to en-
hance or conserve turkey habitat were also made by both public and
private organizations. Today the population of turkeys in Michigan is
large enough to support both Spring and Fall hunting seasons in some
areas of the state.
If you’ve seen turkeys in the park, or in the neighborhoods surround-
ing the park, it’s not difficult to come to the conclusion that turkeys
are very adaptable birds. Although they can fly, they get around
mostly by walking. They prefer open forested areas but clearly are
comfortable in suburban back yards! They are omnivorous, eating
many kinds of plant matter, nuts, berries, mosses, seeds, and insects.
This time of year they are nesting and may have anywhere from 4-17
chicks. The Wild Turkey is one of only two domesticated birds native
to the “New World,” and if it had been up to Ben Franklin, the turkey
would have been the official animal of the United States, as he con-
sidered it to be a more respectable bird than the bald eagle!
The Friends of Maybury
Maybury Trails and Tales
June-December 2018
Newsletter
Northville Road Runners Sponsor the Classic Run/Walk Support the Friends of Maybury State Park
The Northville Road Runners (NRRs) is a 120-member club whose members are united by their love of run-
ning and walking. They are a group of fun-loving athletes who have a wide range of skill-sets and ages.
Walkers and runners are always welcome to join them. Maybury Park is their home base and host to two of
their three weekly runs. Go to their website address below for more information.
The Northville Road Runners are also
committed to giving back to the commu-
nity, and have been great friends to May-
bury State Park for many years through
their generous donations to the Friends
of Maybury. The annual Road Runner
Classic Race is their primary fundraiser
which specifically benefits the Friends.
Over the past 10 years, the Road Runners
have donated approximately $24,000 to
our Friends group, which helps us ex-
pand our offering of projects, events, and
support to the park. These funds allow
us to fund more scout projects, more
workday projects, and family fun events.
Thanks to the Northville Road Runners!!
This has been a terrific partnership.
The 2018 Road Runner Classic
This year’s Road Runner Classic is scheduled
for Saturday, July 21st. Enjoy a beautiful
summer evening and participate in one of the
races. There are three: an 8K, a 5K, and a 1
Mile Fun Run/Walk. Family fun during the
races includes face painting, hand-on activities,
and a baby farm animal petting area. Post-
race activities include: pizza, live music, liba-
tions, homemade baked goods, and much
more.
Whether you’ve been running for years, or just
getting started, join the fun and run the
“Classic”.
For more information and to sign up for the
race go to www.northvilleroadrunners.org.
Above: Friends members George and Chuck accept a
$2500 check from Peg, Ron, and Gary, raised from the 2017