Join us throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday to celebrate Smokey's 78 years working to prevent wildfires--storytimes, craft projects, fire safety basics, and a party, featuring a few appearances by the bear himself! There will also be a scavenger hunt on for the duration of the weekend--ask at the park's front office for your first clue.
SATURDAY
Smokey’s Storytime
Join Smokey as he reads stories about the forests we all work to protect. Ages 5-12.
9-9:30 a.m. @ Day Use Fire Ring
The Oldest Ink
Fire doesn’t just make heat—for thousands of years, people have used soot to make ink. Let’s make some of our own! Ages 6 and up.
12-12:30 p.m. @ Nature Center
Camp Cooking without Fire
Depending on the weather, we will either be construction simple solar cookers or learning techniques to keep food cooking after the fire’s gone out.
2-3 p.m. @ Nature Center
Firebuilding Safety
Learn the basics of building safe fires while hearing about the history of fire in the New England forest. Ages 6 and up.
5-5:30 p.m. @ Day Use Fire Ring
Smokey’s Birthday Party
Join Smokey Bear and the Button Bay Park Staff as he celebrates his 78th birthday. They’ve planned food, song, and games—come on by!
6-7 p.m. @ Day Use Fire Ring
SUNDAY
Smokey’s Storytime
Join Smokey as he reads stories about the forests we all work to protect. Ages 5-12.
9-9:30 a.m. @ Day Use Fire Ring
Good Neighbors
Bears have been seen in this park—and I don’t mean Smokey! Learn black bear safety and biology through experience with fur and skulls.
12-12:30 p.m. @ Day Use Fire Ring
Attendees under the age of 11 must be accompanied by an adult. Dress tick-safe.