Once again Teddy Bears will abound in the woods around the Trailside Lodge at Letchworth State Park! Saturday, July 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. is the time and place for the Fourth Annual Teddy Bear Picnic sponsored by the Friends of Letchworth State Park. Teddies (or other stuffed animals) plus their human friends and families are invited to join the fun of this special day planned just for them. Don’t forget to pack your own picnic lunch!
For entertainment, Cathy McGrath of the Tea Kettle Music Company will be joining us for the first time providing songs and games. Native American storyteller Perry Ground will be with us again sharing his exciting tales.
Along with the usual activities of crafts, games, a story book hike and face painting, there will be a raptor exhibit by Wild Wings, Inc. allowing everyone to meet some of the big birds that soar in the skies over Letchworth up close. This great opportunity is funded through a grant from the National Environmental Education Fund and Toyota Corporation.
All of this entertainment and the varied activities would not be possible without wonderful community support as well. The Friends of Letchworth thank the following for their contributions this year: the Geneseo Rotary; the Men and Women of the Royal Order of the Moose, Warsaw, N.Y. and the McClurg Dealership in Perry, NY. We couldn’t have such a great picnic without you!
Parents please bring your children and a stuffed animal friend along with a picnic lunch for a fun-filled day. The event is free and open to the public with $10.00 Park admission fee. Parents need to stay with their children throughout the afternoon.