This program is designed for people of all ages and abilities. Learn how animals uses their senses to navigate the wild.

• Learn how to fly fish. Equipment and instruction provided. Equipment is limited. • Join the Naturalist and the Wright State Astronomical Collaboration for a special evening program on importance the night and nocturnal insects. • Discover our Youth Pond and adaptive ‘night glow’ fishing areas. • Discover why dark skies are important to wildlife. […]

Pack your Sunday brunch to eat and enjoy at the beach pavilion. A park naturalist will bring information on different areas of the park and upcoming programs.

Love the idea of playing games at the beach all day, but hate the idea of packing all that gear? Come enjoy park’s collection of yard games.

• Learn fishing knots, how to rig your pole, how to cast and how to identify fish that live in the lake. • This program is geared for families with children. • We will not actually be fishing with hooks. We'll be using a casting plug in the grass.

Join the Naturalist for an easy, slow pace, half mile, guided walk around the three ponds near the Nature Center as we compare and contrast the wildlife and habitat.

Meet the Naturalist to learn how to make a sundial at your campsite using simple rocks and sticks.

• Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking. • Meet at the Yak Shack near the Campground Boat Ramp. • Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of excursions will vary. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Weather dependent. Free.

• We will begin with a discussion on area forests and the importance of trees in a healthy environment. We will talk about the impact of deforestation in other areas and around the world. We will conclude with a slow paced group hike during which we can observe the health of the forest and trees […]

• Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding. • Meet at the SUP Hut near the Campground Boat Ramp. • Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet. Length of excursions will vary. Equipment and instruction will be provided. Equipment is limited. First come, first serve. Weather dependent. Free.

• See how many ways you use trees in your everyday life. Bring your “every day” bag or backpack and join us for a “reverse scavenger hunt” style game. See if you have any of items the on our list, and we’ll discuss how trees went into the making of the different products. • Meet […]

Equipment and instruction provided. Free. Must be on-site before 1pm to register and participate. Fun for the whole family.