2012-2013 Budget - City of Saginaw MI

CULTURAL INDULGENCESGreen Point Environmental Learning Center consists of nearly 150kinds of birds throughout the year. The wildlife viewing room affordsviews of songbirds, small mammals, and other wildlife. In addition,the center hosts a variety of programs throughout the year for schoolchildren of all ages that focus on nature-related topics such as habitat,wildlife of Green Point, invasive species, and ecosystems.The Historical Society of Saginaw County and Castle Museum is committed to serving thecommunity by informing the community of the Saginaw region through exploration, preservation, andpresentation of their historical and cultural heritage, their dynamic presence, and the possibilities of thefuture. The Historical Society operates in the Castle Museum, which is a unique and significant gem ofSaginaw.Jazz on Jefferson is an experience which our community cannotforget. Downtown Saginaw turns into a slice of San Francisco.One can experience sidewalk cafes, street performers, and frontyardmusicians.Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum is a fun, hands-on place where childrenuse their curiosity and creativity to learn about their world. It aims to broadenand enrich the educational opportunities for children ages 0-12, to enhance theirunderstanding of the world; and to support parents, caregivers, and educationfacilitators of children’s explorations.Public Libraries of Saginaw Hoyt Main Library features a variety of programs for youth, teens, andadults year round. Hoyt Library is the historic Downtown Saginaw source of new arrivals for every agegroup as well as home of an extensive genealogical collection. It also has comprehensive onlineresource for finding library materials from anywhere in the state.420