9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a ~5-mile guided hike on Spillway trail. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way. Closed-toed shoes, appropriate clothes, and water recommended. Meet at the Cowan Lake Spillway Parking Lot on the west side of the lake. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Join the park naturalist and volunteer watercraft safety crew for a canoe and kayak excursion as we cruise the shorelines. Observe wildlife as we search for items that need removed for a more sustainable ecosystem. Participants will also learn basic canoeing and kayaking skills during this family friendly program. Boats, …
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us for a guided exploration of the lake’s shoreline as we discover the plants, wildlife, and other natural features that make this unique habitat so dynamic. Meet at the Cowan Lake Campground Beach. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
9:30am – 11:00 am 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 identify native and invasive species, and how they affect wildlife Discover ways to remove invasive species through discussion and observation Participation is welcomed if you’d like …
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Meet us at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Participants will learn basic archery safety, proper shooting form, and target practice skills. This beginner friendly program is designed for fun, focus, and skill building. Equipment and instruction provided. Must be on-site before 1pm to register and participate. Fun for the whole …
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 …
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 …