Events

1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Stop by the Cowan Lake Nature Center to explore cool rocks and fossils at a touch table, learning how they formed and what they reveal about Earth’s history. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

1:00 pm All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 1pm. We will continue additional on water sessions throughout the afternoon to get everyone through. Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets Instruction begins at 1pm. Must be onsite for instruction to participate. Learn the basics of stand-up …

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2:00 pm Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets Instruction begins at 2pm. Must be onsite for instruction to participate. Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding. Relax on the boards as we stretch, balance and float. Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet Equipment and instruction provided. …

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3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Join us in exploring the fascinating world of soil and its incredible role in ecosystems through a variety of hands-on activities. Learn how soil is formed, the organisms that live within it, and why it’s essential for plants, wildlife, and people. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: …

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5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike on Lakeview and Beechnut trails. Learn how to identify trees, while uncovering how different species support wildlife and shape the landscape around you. Meet at the Cowan Lake Commissary 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 Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

7:00 am – 8:30 am Join us for a guided 1.5 mile walk along the Lakeview Trail as we watch the sunrise over Cowan Lake. Park near the Cowan Lake Camp Office. Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

10:00 am – 11:30 am Join us for a ~2-mile guided hike on Lakeview trail. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way. Meet at the Caesar Creek 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 Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Join us in exploring the fascinating world of soil and its incredible role in ecosystems through a variety of hands-on activities. Learn how soil is formed, the organisms that live within it, and why it’s essential for plants, wildlife, and people. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the …

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