The Department of Natural Resources' Law Enforcement Division, in partnership with the city of Burton Parks and Recreation Department, will hold the third annual Michigan Outdoor Recreational Safety (MORS) Weekend July 19-20 at Williams Gunsight and Outfitters, Inc., located at 7389 Lapeer Rd. in Davison.

Registration currently is open to any youth interested in obtaining safety certification in hunter education and snowmobile, off-road vehicle and marine operation.

"This is a great opportunity for young people interested in outdoor recreation to get four safety certifications over the course of one weekend," said Sgt. Thomas Wanless, DNR conservation officer and event organizer. "MORS Weekend was created to educate students in the safety, ethics, responsibilities and laws in each program that is covered. Once students successfully complete these programs, they are issued their state safety certificates allowing them to enjoy Michigan's outdoors in a safe and more knowledgeable manner."

Prior to the MORS Weekend, students and their parents must attend a mandatory registration session and course on first aid, survival and ethics that will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Williams Gunsight and Outfitters. Classes on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, start with a 7:45 a.m. sign in. The program is offered free of charge, and all materials will be provided. Students should not bring any firearms, ammunition, bows, arrows, knives or any other equipment with them. Students under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult for all classes, including the mandatory session on June 25.

The program will be held rain or shine, and class size is limited to 60 students. To preregister for MORS Weekend, contact the city of Burton Parks and Recreation Department no later than 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 23, at (810) 743-1500, ext. 264.