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03/21/2026 10:00 am to 03/21/2026 11:30 am
(5-Adult) Join a naturalist to learn the basics of fishing while enjoying the beauty of the lakefront. Gain a better understanding of not only how to fish, but also how we can better connect with the natural world while participating in recreational activities, such as fishing. Rod and bait will be provided. Participants 16 and older must have a…
03/21/2026 2:00 pm
(5-Adult) Join a naturalist to meet live snakes and learn why snakes are important. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
03/24/2026 10:30 am
(7-12 yrs.) Homeschoolers will explore the mycorrhizal networks that connect forest trees, learning how fungi facilitate forest communication and nutrient sharing. The program includes mushroom identification, decomposition experiments and network modeling activities that demonstrate the critical role of fungi in forest ecosystems.
03/28/2026 10:00 am to 03/28/2026 11:00 am
(8-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and animals throughout the trails. Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to take pictures of things you find along the way. Smart phones, cameras and binoculars welcome. Each hike will feature a different theme and may include: salamanders, birds and other wildlife, wildflowers,…
04/10/2026 3:00 pm
(12-Adult) Paddle with a naturalist to learn about the flora and fauna that call the lake their home. Find out what’s growing along the lake’s edge, who likes to wade in the water and what might be swimming underneath you. Single kayaks and all equipment provided.
04/11/2026 4:00 pm
(8-Adult) Join our park naturalist on a hike and explore wild plants and animals throughout the trails. Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to take pictures of things you find along the way. Smart phones, cameras and binoculars welcome. Each hike will feature a different theme and may include: salamanders, birds and other wildlife, wildflowers, trees, nature…
04/11/2026 6:00 pm
(12-Adults) Learn the fundamentals of kayaking in a relaxed and comfortable setting. Discover proper strokes and paddling techniques. Understand the basics of water safety and how to plan a pleasant paddling experience. All kayaks, paddles and necessary safety equipment is included.
04/15/2026 10:30 am
(9-Adult) This program explores nature’s medicine cabinet, how animals self - medicate and introduces families to medicinal plants in the local ecosystem. Learn sustainable foraging practices and discover indigenous plant wisdom. The program emphasizes conservation ethics while connecting families to traditional ecological knowledge.