Join the Park Naturalist for a guided 13-mile hike around the Perimeter Trail during the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. ‘The Longest Day Hike’ is a nationwide event for Alzheimer's awareness.  Meet at the Nature Center. Event being cancelled due to the excessive heat projection

 Do you know why the summer solstice is special?  Learn how to make a simple sundial at your campsite using rocks and sticks.  Meet the park naturalist at the campground shelter house.

 Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking.  Meet at the Yak Shack near the Campground Boat Ramp.  Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet.  Length of excursions will vary.  Equipment and instruction will be provided. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve.  Weather dependent.  Free.

 Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding.  Meet at the SUP Hut near the Campground Boat Ramp.  Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet.  Length of excursions will vary.  Equipment and instruction will be provided. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve.  Weather dependent.  Free.

 Discover the A, B, C’s of nature during a fun scavenger hunt with the park naturalist.  Meet at the campground shelter house.

 Discover different ways to identify trees and plants as we take a closer look at what’s growing nearby.  Learn why trees and plants are important to humans and wildlife.  Meet the naturalist at the campground shelter house to learn more.

 What’s the best way to control mosquitoes? Dragons in the sky!  Learn about dragonflies, their lifecycle and where to find them.  Learn why these insects are important and ways you can help. Meet the naturalist as we search identification booklets and the shoreline to see these speedy and colorful creatures. Meet at the campground shelter […]

 Join the naturalist as we tune into nature using our senses through artistic perspectives.  See patterns and colors in nature you may not have noticed before.  Get creative with an easy art piece from materials provided by the naturalist.  Meet at the campground shelter house.

 Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking.  Meet at the Yak Shack near the Campground Boat Ramp.  Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of excursions will vary. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Weather dependent. Free.

 Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding.  Meet at the SUP Hut near the Campground Boat Ramp.  Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of excursions will vary. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Weather dependent. Free.

 Meet the naturalist to see a variety of bird boxes that are helpful to have in your yard. Learn where to put your birdbox, how to monitor them and how to attract the birds you want.  Understand why invasive birds can be harmful to the environment and how to control them. Contact the NCACC if […]

 Join the Naturalist to learn about owls that live in the park. Understand why they are important and how you can help.  Meet at the Campground Shelter House.