Events

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Think you can find the fastest isopod? Learn about Rolly-Pollys and search for your winning champion! Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us to learn about composting basics, local native and invasive species, and how to become a better land steward. The pace and activities adapt to the group and conditions making each experience unique. Optional: Stay afterward to join our volunteer crew for hands-on land management projects such as native …

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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us to discover how to identify different animal scats and tracks, followed by a short, guided hike to practice your skills in the field. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike as we explore the woods through the five senses. Along this walk, we’ll pause for simple activities that help us experience nature in new and meaningful ways. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for this beginner-friendly birding program where we’ll explore the fascinating world of birds and learn how to identify common species in our area. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us for a guided exploration of the lake’s shoreline as we discover the plants, wildlife, and other natural features that make this unique habitat so dynamic. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Join us for a ~2-mile guided hike on Lakeview trail to connect with nature, and one another. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a nighttime discovery lab where we shine lights on a white sheet to observe moths and other bugs up close as they come to visit! Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

10:00 am – 11:30 pm Join us for a relaxing stand-up paddleboard program focused on gentle stretching, balance, breathing and mindful time on the water. This is not a formal yoga class, but a beginner friendly outdoor wellness experience designed to help participants slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy the lake from a new …

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12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for a canoe and kayak excursion as we explore the connection between Caesar Creek Lake and the watershed that gives the park it’s name. Participants will paddle along the shoreline and learn how water moves through the landscape, how creeks and lakes support wildlife, and why healthy waterways …

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