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 …
9:30am – 11:00 am Meet the naturalist, volunteers and partner organizations as we continue efforts to restore the area around the Nature Center to native habitat Learn how to identify native and invasive species, and how they affect wildlife Discover ways to remove invasive species through discussion and observation Participation is welcomed if you’d like …
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us outside the Nature Center to learn about raptors you may see in the park. Meet our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn what they eat and how you can help. Park Naturalist: Erin
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Discover the magic of the night. Join us as we explore moon gardens, night blooming flowers, native plants, and nocturnal pollinators. Learn how pale blossoms, sweet scents, and thoughtful garden design can support wildlife after dark. We’ll also talk about how responsible outdoor lighting helps protect fireflies, moths, birds and …
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for an evening of moon observation as we explore the lunar terminator – the dramatic line where sunrise or sunset meets shadows on the moon. Through telescopes or binoculars, we’ll look for craters, mountains, ridges, and valleys made easier to see by the long shadows along this boundary. …
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