Events

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us to meet our wildlife ambassadors up close, learn about their unique adaptations, and if timing allows, watch them enjoy a feeding! Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

1:30 pm-3:00 pm Meet the Naturalist for a guided tour of the Nature Center. We will focus on different things each time. Learn about wildlife you may see in the park. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us as we discover ways to make shadow puppets with flashlights. Learn about wildlife and adaptation Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist Erin Shaw

6:15 pm – 7:45 pm Gather around the campfire as we explore the legends behind famous cryptids like Bigfoot, the Mothman, and more! Discover the folklore, separate facts from fiction, and enjoy an evening of campfire stories and conversation. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Experience the park after sunset as your senses come alive. Flashlights are welcome, but I challenge you to let your eyes adjust and discover how much the night has to offer. We’ll listen to nocturnal wildlife, explore the darkness, and see nature from a whole new perspective. Meet at the …

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10:00 am – 11:00 am Take a walk through the vibrant colors of autumn as we explore the trees that make fall so spectacular. Learn why leaves change color, discover how to identify common tree species, and enjoy the beauty of the season on this guided hike. Meet at the Cowan Lake Commissary Park Naturalist: …

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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Snakes, coyotes, spiders, and more might seem scary… but are they really? Join us to discover the truth behind these misunderstood animals. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

1:30 pm-3:00 pm Meet the Naturalist for a guided tour of the Nature Center. We will focus on different things each time. Learn about wildlife you may see in the park. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm An introduction to archery for all ages! Equipment and instruction provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us to dedicate the trail to honor veterans and first responders from Clinton County. Attendees can walk the trail and read the stories of local heroes along the way. All are welcome to celebrate and honor our heroes. An ODNR America 250 event. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature …

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