Events

10:00 am – 11:30 pm Join us for a relaxing stand-up paddleboard program focused on gentle stretching, balance, breathing and mindful time on the water. This is not a formal yoga class, but a beginner friendly outdoor wellness experience designed to help participants slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy the lake from a new …

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12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Join us for a canoe and kayak excursion as we explore the connection between Caesar Creek Lake and the watershed that gives the park it’s name. Participants will paddle along the shoreline and learn how water moves through the landscape, how creeks and lakes support wildlife, and why healthy waterways …

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9:30am – 11:00 am Meet the naturalist, volunteers and partner organizations as we continue efforts to restore the area around the Nature Center to native habitat Learn how to identify native and invasive species, and how they affect wildlife Discover ways to remove invasive species through discussion and observation Participation is welcomed if you’d like …

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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us outside the Nature Center to learn about raptors you may see in the park. Meet our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn what they eat and how you can help. Park Naturalist: Erin

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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