Help write the next chapter in the (under)story of the great Tallmadge Woods by joining us for our annual community event in celebration and stewardship of our natural environment! This year, we will focus on education about keeping the Ox-Bow Lagoon healthy. Gaze upon the lagoon, hike the Crow’s Nest Trail, learn about the forest and the water, and sip a cup courtesy of our tea partner, Zakti.

We (if parents of a minor) and the Participant hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue Ox-Bow , its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, shareholders, members, representatives, attorneys, successors and assigns, or other participants (collectively, "Releasees") from all liability to us, the Participant, Participant's heirs, executors, representatives, successors and assigns for any and all loss or damage, and any claim or demands thereof on account of injury to the person or property of, or resulting in death of, the Participant, while the Participant attends the program and any activities incidental thereto and whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.

We and the Participant hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any loss, liability, damage, or cost of any and all kind they may incur due to the participation of the Participant in the program and any activities incidental thereto, whether caused by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.

We and the Participant acknowledge, understand, and assume all risks of the Participant in participating in the program and any activities incidental thereto which can result in great bodily harm or death, disability, paralysis, and/or other damage even under well-controlled circumstances.  We and the Participant have full knowledge of these risks despite the existence of rules, regulations, equipment and discipline.  We and the Participant accept all of these risks and any risks or dangers not known or which are not reasonably foreseeable, and we and the Participant will not hold responsible Releasees for injuries or damages resulting from the Participant's participation in these activities, wherever or however they occur.

We and Participant acknowledge and agree that it is our responsibility to make arrangements for Participant to  Ox-Bow's campus to participate in the Program and we and Participant acknowledge, understand and assume all risks of Participant incidental to such travel.  We authorize  Ox-Bow’s Deputy Director or other person acting in such capacity to secure medical attention for the Participant if any such person deems necessary if we are not available to make a decision regarding such medical attention.  This consent shall not impose any obligation to provide such medical attention and it is understood that such persons are not trained medical personnel.

We and Participant understand that, though Ox-Bow   will attempt to maintain the  Educational    Program as described in its publications and brochures, it reserves the right for programmatic or other reasons, to change the program, including the itinerary, travel arrangements, or accommodations, at any time and for any reason, with or without notice.

We and Participant understand the Ox-Bow has developed, due to the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), community guidelines and procedures, per CDC standards, to safety and is providing programs as permissible under Governor Whitmer’s current Executive Orders.  We and Participant further understand that it is ultimately our / my decision whether to proceed with traveling and participating in Ox-Bow’s on campus programs.  We and Participant have made the decision to proceed with the on-campus attendance of the Program.  We and Participant understand that we / I accept full responsibility for any consequences of that decision.

We and Participant give permission to Ox-Bow to use (including but not limited to taking photographs and video), without charge and without reservation, all or a portion of Participant’s story and likeness in promoting the organization. We and Participant acknowledge that editorial changes may be made as deemed suitable by Ox-Bow.  Whether or not they are made, We and Participant hereby forever and irrevocably waive any claims, actions, or rights We and Participant may have and release the Releasees from any and all claims We and Participant have arising out of the use, publication, and changes in the content, including any rights to sue for defamation or violation of rights of privacy or rights of publicity.  We and Participant further agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Releasees from any claims, actions and liabilities (including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs) arising out of or related to such use, publication and changes in content. 

We and Participant expressly agree that this Release will be governed, construed and interpreted under and according to the laws of the State of Michigan, excluding its choice of law provisions, and this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of Michigan.  If any portion of this Release is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect.  By signing this Release, we and Participant acknowledge that this Release has been freely and voluntarily made after careful review of all of the terms and provisions of this Release and agree that this Release shall not be subject to recession or nullification at any time hereafter.  We and Participant further agree that no oral representations, statements and inducements apart from this Release have been made regarding liability.