Events

4:30 pm – 5:00 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: …

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6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Explore Lakeview Trail as the sun goes down. Look and listen to wildlife while enjoying the peaceful sights and sounds of the lake at dusk. …

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See event flyer for details Join our Park Naturalist and the Corps of Engineers for a unique event celebrating owls and wonders of the night. Experience Owls in Flight with …

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10:00 am – 11:00 am Join us for a winter tree trek and discover how to identify Ohio’s trees by their bark, buds, twigs, and other clues. We’ll explore the …

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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us in learning the fundamentals of archery! Equipment and instruction provided. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to …

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See event flyer for details Join our Park Naturalist and the Corps of Engineers for a unique event celebrating owls and wonders of the night. Experience Owls in Flight with …

Read more "Owl Fest"

11:00 am – 2:00 pm Join us for a 30 minute demonstration on outdoor cooking techniques using cast iron. Stay afterwards to cook a meal over the fire with the …

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10:00 am – 11:00 am Discover which birds call Ohio home during the colder months and learn how they survive when temperatures drop and food becomes scarce. Optional: make a …

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1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Stop by the Cowan Lake Nature Center to explore cool rocks and fossils, learning how they formed and what they reveal about Earth’s history. Sessions …

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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Join us for a winter tree trek and discover how to identify Ohio’s trees by their bark, buds, twigs, and other clues. We’ll explore the …

Read more "Tree Trek: Winter ID"