In cooperation with the Clarkston Rotary Club and Independence Township Parks and Recreation, Team Reptile is forming a committee of volunteers to facilitate the building of the Clarkston Rotary’s Nature Center coming to Bay Court Park this Spring, 2003.
Team Reptile is a local nonprofit group that was formed by founder and director Rich Ashley about 10 years ago. The mission of Team Reptile is to provide the community with information and education regarding reptiles, amphibians and other wildlife that inhabit Michigan.
It is the intent that while learning this information, one will gain respect and appreciation for the nature around them. This Nature Center is a facility to base Team Reptile programs out of. Currently, the Department is looking at using an existing facility at Bay Court Park and adding an office and a classroom work area.
A Nature Center will allow Team Reptile to expand on the number of education programs and community service programs they currently offer. The Nature Center will also serve as a headquarters for the production of their current television show.
The committee will coordinate the planning and building of the Nature Center, as well as organize promotional materials, coordinate fundraising (including sponsorship and grants) to pursue materials and equipment needed for the expansion of the television show and environmental studies.
If you are interested in becoming involved with Clarkston Rotary’s Nature Center Committee, please call Rich Ashley or Mike Turk at Independence Township Parks and Recreation at (248) 625-8223.