January Winter Photo Contest - Bendix Woods, Ferrettie/Baugo Creek and St. Patrick's County Parks Forget the winter blues! Wintertime at St. Joseph County Parks means plenty of family adventures to look forward to, from skiing and tubing to snowshoeing and building a snowman. Share your favorite winter adventure photo, from this season at one of our parks and email it to jhartzke@sjcparks.org with your name and phone number for a chance to win a Summer Fun Pack.

Snowshoe Hike - Ferrettie/Baugo Creek County Park - CANCELED Join us for a hike on snowshoes to see what is happening in winter. We'll look for signs of animal life along the creek and pond. Space is limited so registration and payment is required by January 20.

Winter Fling for the Little Ones - St. Patrick's County Park - Brown Barn Winter is a lovely time to get outdoors with kids! Join us for a special morning of activities for children five and under. Experience the best of the season with a warm winter story followed by a cool outdoor adventure (tubing on the hill if there is enough snow!) You can also play in our indoor "snow" tunnel, practice making animal tracks in our snow slime, make a craft, and sample a tasty snack! Registration and payment are required by January 21.

Preschool Tubing Ages: 3-5 years old Fun for families with preschoolers, snow tubing is a perfect way to spend a snowy afternoon together. Leave the older kids at home - this one is just for the little ones! Check out the Facebook page or Twitter feed for hill status.