1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Discover the magic of the night. Join us as we explore moon gardens, night blooming flowers, native plants, and nocturnal pollinators. Learn how pale blossoms, sweet scents, and thoughtful garden design can support wildlife after dark. We’ll also talk about how responsible outdoor lighting helps protect fireflies, moths, birds and …
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for an evening of moon observation as we explore the lunar terminator – the dramatic line where sunrise or sunset meets shadows on the moon. Through telescopes or binoculars, we’ll look for craters, mountains, ridges, and valleys made easier to see by the long shadows along this boundary. …
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9:30 am – 10:30 am Meet our live resident wildlife ambassadors up close, Stryker the red tailed hawk and Scout the screech owl. Discover the fascinating world of raptors; hawks, owls, falcons and other birds of prey you may see in the park. Participants will learn what makes these birds such skilled hunters, from sharp …
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Learn basic archery skills. Try our 3D targets along with our normal square targets. The archery range at the Nature Center is designed for our program equipment. Visitors who want to bring their own equipment should go to our public archery range located by the Day Lodge. Archery equipment and …
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Discover the colorful science behind one of nature’s most dazzling and 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 light, weather, water and physics …
9:30 am – 10:30 am Join us to learn about composting basics, local native and invasive species, and how to become a better land steward. The pace and activities adapt to the group and conditions making each experience unique. Optional: Stay afterward to join our volunteer crew for hands-on land management projects such as native …
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for this Naturalist-led program to explore the world of bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators. Discover how they work, why they matter, and how you can help protect them. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 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 Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
7:30 pm – 8:30 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 Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike to explore Caesar Creek’s woodlands and learn to identify wildflowers and other understory plants. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp