Events

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Test your plant and animal knowledge in a fun game of outdoorsy trivia! Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Meet us at the Cowan Lake Nature Center as we step into the legendary world of Robin Hood, the skilled archer of Sherwood Forest known for courage, adventure, and helping others. Participants will learn basic archery safety, proper shooting form, and target practice skills while connecting this timeless outdoor activity …

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7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us to learn about nocturnal wildlife before going on a short nighttime walk to search for bats, owls, and other creatures of the night. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp

7:30 pm – 8:00 pm Did you know we have over 25 species of lightning bugs in Ohio? Join us to learn more about what kind of species we have and where to find them. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

8:00 pm – 8:30 pm Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Fireflies light up summer nights in Ohio, but many species are starting to decline or still undocumented. Learn how you can help scientists track fireflies from your own backyard through the Firefly Atlas citizen science project. We’ll discuss what to look for, how …

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8:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a fun, family friendly game that explores how lightning bugs use flashing patterns to communicate. Participants will use flashlights to mimic firefly signals while learning how different species find mates, avoid confusion and light up the night. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

9:00 pm – 9:30 pm Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center for a hands-on firefly observation activity. We’ll carefully catch, observe, and release lightning bugs while learning basic identification tips, safe handling practices, and why these glowing insects are important to healthy nighttime habitats. Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw

10:00 am – 11:00 am 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 …

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11:00 am – 12:00 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 …

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us on a short, guided hike to learn how to identify trees, while uncovering how different species support wildlife and shape the landscape around you. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp