Events

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us to learn about local amphibians and reptiles with a chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Bring your four-legged friend along for a guided walk! Join us to explore the trails, enjoy the outdoors, and learn about nature together. Please always keep dogs on a leash and clean up after your pet. We appreciate it! Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

9:30 am – 11:30 am Join us for a birding excursion on kayaks! All equipment will be provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. Early arrival is recommended. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length …

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7:30 pm –8:30 pm Meet at the Caesar Creek campground amphitheater Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a kayak and canoe program designed to teach basic paddling skills, water safety, and confidence on the water while exploring the natural beauty of the lake. Participants will learn how to safely enter and exit a boat, hold and use a paddle, steer, stop, and move efficiently though …

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 1pm. We will continue additional water sessions throughout the afternoon to get everyone through. Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes …

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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 1pm. We will continue additional water sessions throughout the afternoon to get everyone through. Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes …

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10:00 am – 12:00 pm Go behind the scenes and discover what it takes to care for birds of prey. Participants will learn about daily raptor care, safe handling routings, feeding, enclosure upkeep, and the specialized equipment used in falconry and educational bird programs. We’ll also explore how falconry equipment is made from leather crafting, …

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9:00 AM–11:00 AM Discover local flora and fauna on a two-mile guided hike with the park naturalist. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center Park Naturalist Erin Shaw

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us to search for ancient fossils in the spillway while learning about these fascinating creatures of the Ordovician period. If you’d like to take a fossil home, please obtain a fossil collection permit from the visitor center beforehand (not required). Meet at the Caesar Creek Spillway parking lot. Park …

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