Events

8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Fireflies light up summer nights in Ohio, but many species are starting to decline or still undocumented. Learn …

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8:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a fun, family friendly game that explores how lightning bugs use flashing patterns to communicate. Participants will use flashlights to mimic firefly signals …

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9:00 pm – 9:30 pm Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center for a hands-on firefly observation activity. We’ll carefully catch, observe, and release lightning bugs while learning basic identification …

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10:00 am – 11:00 am Join us for a fun and unique paddling program as we explore the basics of sailing kayaks. Participants will learn how wind, water, and balance …

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11:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a fun and unique paddling program as we explore the basics of sailing kayaks. Participants will learn how wind, water, and balance …

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us on a short, guided hike to learn how to identify trees, while uncovering how different species support wildlife and shape the landscape around …

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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 …

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2:30 pm – 3:30pm Join us on the water for an introduction to stand up paddle boarding. Participants will learn basic paddling skills, balance techniques, water safety, and how to safely …

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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 …

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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us to discover how to identify different animal scats and tracks, followed by a short, guided hike to practice your skills in the field. …

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