Events

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Snakes, coyotes, spiders, and more might seem scary… but are they really? Join us to discover the truth behind these misunderstood animals. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Go behind the scenes and discover what it takes to care for birds of prey. Participants will learn about daily raptor care, safe handling routings, feeding, enclosure upkeep, and the specialized equipment used in falconry and educational bird programs. We’ll also explore how falconry equipment is made from leather crafting, …

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2:00 pm – 4:00 pm An introduction to archery for all ages! Equipment and instruction provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

10:00 am – 12:00 pm Start your morning around the campfire with a cozy nature-themed craft. Feel free to bring a cup of coffee or breakfast (not provided), come and go as you please, and enjoy the crisp autumn air while creating something to take home. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater. Park Naturalist: …

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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Stop by the Caesar Creek Nature Center to explore cool rocks and fossils, learning how they formed and what they reveal about Earth’s history. Sessions will last roughly half an hour and start at 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm, and 2:30 pm. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

10:00 am – 11:00 am 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 plants and wildlife you may see in the park. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist Erin Shaw

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Discover the colorful science behind one of nature’s most familiar mysteries. In this hands-on program, we’ll explore how sunlight, water droplets, prisms and angles work together to create rainbows. Participants will learn about the visible light spectrum and how rainbows help us understand …

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2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Meet one of our animal ambassadors during this special surprise encounter! Join us for a short meet-and-greet, and discover the unique adaptations, behaviors, and role of a mystery wildlife ambassador. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Keep an eye out for the Naturalist and her nature wagon as it travels through the Cowan Lake campground! Stop by anytime to discover fascinating critters, mystery boxes, and other hands-on nature surprises. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Meet our feathered wildlife ambassador up close! Learn about raptors you may see in the park. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp