2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Discover the power of the sun in the hands-on park program about solar energy, heat, and survival. Visitors will see how a parabolic mirror can focus sunlight to create intense heat the event start a small fire under safe, supervised conditions. We’ll connect this solar science to reptiles and explore …
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 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 hands-on activities. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Meet us at the Cowan Lake Nature Center as we step into the legendary world of Robin Hood, the skilled archer of Sherwood Forest known for courage, adventure, and helping others. Participants will learn basic archery safety, proper shooting form, and target practice skills while connecting this timeless outdoor activity …
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Test your plant and animal knowledge in a fun game of outdoorsy trivia! Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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 Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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 …