Collaborations

"Go Outside and Play” Prescription Pads

Sponsors: Little Traverse Bay Band Health Clinic, Little Traverse Primary Care, Northern Michigan Health Department, Petoskey Childhealth Associates

Local healthcare providers will participate in a “Get Outdoors” campaign in their offices by displaying GKO materials – offering to parents/caregivers readily usable information. At well baby checkups and annual physicals, doctors will recommend regular outdoor play and contact with nature as integral to healthy childhood development using the “Go Outside and Play” prescription pads.

Earth Week: From the Inside “OUT”

Sponsors: Petoskey Public Library and GKO

Special Event: April 20-24, 2009

Come to the Youth Services area for ideas, activities, tips and books focused on getting outdoors. Exploring your backyard or the many trails, lakes and wetlands in Emmet County is a great way to spend time with your child. Discover together and enjoy the simple wonders when you go outside to play. Story hour will be focused on this topic as well. Usable info, inspiration and hands-on activities for the kids.

10 Excellent Free Ideas for Outdoor Fun and Learning

Sponsors: North Country Kids and GKO

Special Event: March 7, 2009

An Open House for Parents
Ideas, resources and inspiration for creating your own backyard adventures
Hands-on activities available for children

"Keen Event"

Sponsors: Bear Cub Outfitters

Special Event: Saturday, June 27th, 2009

The event was held at Pennsylvania Park in downtown Petoskey. Getting Kids Outdoors was also at the event, providing information and activities to passers-by. Lots of great activities from Bear Cub Outfitters and Emmet County Recycling were offered to help kids win a chance at a free new pair of Keen shoes. Lots of fun was had by all in the great weather! Bear Cub Outfitters is a partner of GKO, and is located in downtown Petoskey.