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Mysteries of the Snowman

Winter Funderland Family Series debuts January 6
at Galena Creek Regional Park

Reno, Nevada. Galena Creek Regional Park debuts the 2007 Winter Funderland Family Series with The Life and Times of a Snowman, a look into the secret lives of Galena Creek Park’s snowmen, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 6. Cost: Free. Details: (775) 849-2511. 

The Life and Times of a Snowman Winter Funderland Program

Saturday, January 6, 2007

1:00 p.m.

Galena Creek Regional Park
(meet at Stone House Interpretive Center)

18350 Mt. Rose Highway

(775) 849-2511

All Winter Funderland programs are Free

Galena Creek Regional Park is an ideal setting for children and adults to enjoy winter fun. Winter Funderland programs are held at 1:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month from January through April. All Winter Funderland programs are free. Programs for 2007 include:

February 3: Annual Snowman/Snow Creature Building Contest.

March 3: Families follow the tracks of a variety of animals in the snow.

April 7: One more chance to play those joyous winter snow games before the spring thaw.

Programs may be cancelled due to severe weather or road conditions. For more information, call (775) 849-2511 or visit www.washoecountyparks.com.

Galena Creek Regional Park is managed by the Washoe County Department of Regional Parks and Open Space. The park is located on Mt. Rose Highway (State Route 431) about seven miles west of the intersection with U.S. 395. The park features great hiking trials, junior naturalist programs, Camp We Ch Me, a winter snow hill, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.