The Adventure Parks Say, "Thank You, Forest!" for Arbor Day 2014 With Free Gift Trees
The starting platform of The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School in Maryland. (photo: Outdoor Ventures)
April 23, 2014 (PRLEAP.COM) Lifestyle News
April 23, 2014 - The Adventure Parks of Outdoor Ventures know whom they should thank at this time of the year for all the treetop fun in their parks. —The trees, themselves. So to underscore their appreciation of the fun, beauty and benefits that trees provide us the five Adventure Parks operated by Outdoor Ventures will observe Arbor Day this year by offering free seedlings to the public at each park location, starting Friday, April 25—National Arbor Day. (Storrs Park offer is for Saturday. Please note individual park details & offers below.)All of The Adventure Parks are designed and constructed with tree-friendly technology and park staff members take great care in maintaining the health and appearance of the trees and forest. Additionally, licensed arborists are on call at all parks to assist when needed. Taking care of the trees is not just good for the trees and environment. Healthy trees are necessary for the parks' success.
The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends, School
16701 Norwood Road
Sandy Spring, MD 20860
PH: (240) 389-4386
www.SandySpringTrees.org
- Starting at 3:00 PM -
The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum
4450 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06604
PH: (203) 690-1717
www.DiscoveryTrees.org
- Starting at 3:00 PM -
The Adventure Park at Frankenmuth
1375 Weiss Street
Frankenmuth MI 48734
PH: 248-429-7177
www.FrankenmuthTrees.com
- Starting at 3:00 PM -
The Adventure Park at West Bloomfield
6600 West Maple Road
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48322
PH: 248-429-7177
www.WestBloomfieldTrees.org
The Adventure Park at Storrs
2007 Storrs Road
Storrs, CT 06268
PH: (860) 946-0606
www.StorrsTrees.com
The Adventure Park at Storrs will host their Arbor Day celebrations on Saturday, April 26 with a special event: "Tree Talks." These brief presentations will take place between 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Learn about tree planting and care and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the health and care of the trees at The Adventure Park. Free white pine saplings will be given to individuals/families that join us for the Tree Talks (first come, first served). Tree Talks will be given by Dave Stone of Lindon Tree Service. The Talks are free and open to the public.
About The Adventure Parks
The five Adventure Parks all feature multiple "aerial trails" installed in the trees and connected by various configurations of cable, wood and rope to form "crossings" of different kinds including the ever-popular zip lines. Climbers wear harnesses which are doubly secured to safety cables using the Park's own "always locked on" climbing system of interlocking carabineers (coupling links). Before venturing onto the trails climbers receive a thorough orientation. Trails are designed for self-discovery, making lessons unnecessary. Park Guides are always available for questions or assistance.
The aerial trails are color-coded according to difficulty and offer challenge levels suitable for kids, teens and adults, whether beginners or experienced climbers.
About Outdoor Ventures
Outdoor Ventures is the leading authority in the United States on aerial forest parks and largely responsible for bringing this increasingly popular activity to the United States from Europe where it originated. The Group designed, built and operates The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut; The Adventure Park at Storrs, Connecticut; The Adventure Park at Frankenmuth, Michigan; The Adventure Park at West Bloomfield, Michigan; and The Adventure Park at Sandy Spring Friends School in Maryland (the largest aerial forest park in the United States). Another park is scheduled to open later this spring: The Adventure Park at Virginia Aquarium on the grounds of The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, located at Virginia Beach. Additionally Outdoor Ventures has designed and built numerous other Adventure Parks throughout the United States for its clients at ski resorts and other venues.