Events

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a nighttime discovery lab where we shine lights on a white sheet to observe moths and other bugs up close as they come to visit! Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

10:00 am – 11:30 am Join us for a canoe and kayak excursion as we explore Caesar Creek’s unique geology and park history from the water. Participants will paddle along the shoreline to observe a stratified fossil wall from their boat and learn how ancient seas, fossil, rock layers and local history help tell the …

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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: Kaia Heitkamp

1:00 pm Instruction begins at 1pm. Must be onsite for instruction to participate. Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet Boats are limited. First come, first serve Weather dependent Meet at the campground boat ramp, SUP Hut. Free and open to the public Park …

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2:00 pm – 3:30 Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets Must be onsite for instruction to participate. Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited First come, first serve Weather dependent Meet at the …

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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 so dynamic. Meet at the Cowan Lake Campground Beach. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Team up in small groups, families, or pairs for a hands-on biodiversity challenge! Using identification apps like Seek or iNaturalist, participants will explore the area and record as many different species as they can find. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for an evening to explore the magical world of fireflies. Learn about their life cycle, glowing signals, and the role they play in local ecosystems. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

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 natural habitat. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us for a canoe and kayak excursion as we observe birds along the shoreline from our boats. Learn why birding is important. Learn how to collect information for citizen science research. Fun for the whole family! Wear sturdy shoes (not flip flops). Boats (limited), gear and instruction are provided …

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