Events

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 …

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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Discover the power of the sun in the hands-on park program about solar energy, heat, and survival. Visitors will see how a parabolic mirror can …

Read more "Fire From the Sun: Reptiles, Rays and Radiant Heat"

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us to learn about ground-dwelling birds like pheasants, quail, and turkeys. Discover how they find food and avoid predators through a short hike and …

Read more "Let’s Exchange Pheasantries!"

4:00 pm – 6:00 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 …

Read more "Archery – Robin Hood Style"

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 …

Read more "Nature Jeopardy"

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 …

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9:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a ~5-mile guided hike on Spillway trail. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way. Closed-toed shoes, appropriate clothes, and water …

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10:30 am – 12:00 pm Join the park naturalist and volunteer watercraft safety crew for a canoe and kayak excursion as we cruise the shorelines. Observe wildlife as we search …

Read more "Pick ‘em Up Paddle – Sustainable Shorelines"

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 …

Read more "Explore the Shore"