Events

8:30 am – 9:30 am Join us lakeside for a relaxed birdwatching program where you can enjoy your own coffee while observing and learning about local bird species in their …

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10:00 am – 11:00 am Join us to learn about ground-dwelling birds like pheasants, quail, and turkeys. Discover how they find food and avoid predators through a short hike and …

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1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Think you can find the fastest isopod? Learn about Rolly-Pollys and search for your winning champion! Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: …

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9:30 am – 12:00 pm 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 …

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1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Join us to learn about composting basics, local native and invasive species, and how to become a better land steward. The pace and activities adapt …

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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us at the Caesar Creek Nature Center Pond as we hunt for dragonflies. Bring your own bug net for catch and release. Learn why …

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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us for this Naturalist-led program to dive into the world of bugs. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Equipment and instruction provided. Free. Must be on-site before 1pm to register and participate. Fun for the whole family. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature …

Read more "Archery – Robin Hood Style"

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Meet the Naturalist for a guided tour of the Nature Center, and a chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about …

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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike on Dogwood trail. Explore Cowan Lake’s woodlands and learn to identify wildflowers and other understory plants. Meet at …

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