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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, dog sledding and more winter-themed events at nine DNR visitor centers across the state in February. In most cases, equipment is available to borrow if participants don't have their own. There is no charge for these "Just Add Snow" programs, but a  Recreation Passport  is required for vehicle entry to state parks.  More than 60 “ Just Add Snow ” programs are offered at the following locations. Click on the "Just Add Snow" icon at the left to see a 30-second video.  Bay City Recreation Area: Saginaw Bay Visitor Center (Bay City) Hartwick Pines State Park Visitor Center (Grayling) Hoffmaster State Park: Gillette Visitor Center (Muskegon) Ludington State Park (Ludington) Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park Visitor Center (Ontonogan) Tahquamenon Falls State Park (Paradise) Waterloo Recreation Area (Chelsea) William Mitchell State Park: Carl...

Image via Wikipedia This workshop will explore physical, chemical and behavioral adaptations animals have made in order to survive the winter on Feb. 25 in the Natural Resources Education Center at  Fort Harrison  State Park. Featured activities will come from Below Zero, a guide published by the Canadian Wildlife Federation. Participants will receive a copy. The workshop will run from 1-5 p.m. There is a $20 workshop fee. Space is limited to 20 participants. Register before Feb. 17 by  email  or by calling  (317) 562-1338 . Related articles Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Winter Workshops (family-outdoors.blogspot.com) Gooseberry Falls State Park [Minnesota] hosts snowshoe-lacing workshop on Jan. 21-22 (family-outdoors.blogspot.com)