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
1:00 pm– 2:30 pm Join us for a kayak and canoe program designed to teach basic paddling skills, water safety, and confidence on the water while exploring the natural beauty of the lake. Participants will learn how to safely enter and exit a boat, hold and use a paddle, steer, stop, and move efficiently though …
3:00 pm – 4:00pm Join us on the water for an introduction to stand up paddle boarding. Participants will learn basic paddling skills, balance techniques, water safety, and how to safely get on and off the board. This program is a great way to build confidence on the water while enjoying the lake from a new …
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 Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Join us for a fun and unique paddling program as we explore the basics of sailing kayaks. Participants will learn how wind, water, and balance work together to help move a kayak across the lake. We’ll cover basic safety, paddling skills, steering and how to use a small sail to …
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join us for a fun and unique paddling program as we explore the basics of sailing kayaks. Participants will learn how wind, water, and balance work together to help move a kayak across the lake. We’ll cover basic safety, paddling skills, steering and how to use a small sail to …
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
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 Cowan Lake Campground Beach. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
11:00 am – 11:30 am Join us for this Naturalist-led program exploring the American lotus, a native aquatic plant that thrives in our lake. Learn how this unique species supports wildlife, shapes wetland habitats, and cycles through seasonal changes. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp