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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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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for this Naturalist-led program to explore the world of bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators. Discover how they work, why they matter, and how you can help protect them. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp |
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Meet the Naturalist for a guided tour of the Nature Center, and a chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about plants and wildlife you may see in the park. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Join us for an evening to explore the magical world of fireflies. Learn about their life cycle, glowing signals, and the role they play in local ecosystems. Meet at the Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp |
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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 …
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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
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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 …
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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
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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
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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 …
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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 …
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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1:00 pm to 2:00 pm 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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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us to discover how to identify different animal scat and tracks, followed by a short, guided hike to practice your skills in the field. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp |
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us to learn about local amphibians and reptiles on a short, guided hike, where we’ll search for them and explore their habitats, with a chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Meet us at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Step into our infinite and interactive sundial located in our prairie land lab. In this hands-on park program, participants will explore how the sun’s movement across the sky can help us tell time using shadows and seasonal clues. We’ll look at the … Read more "Human Sundial and the Phenomenal Phenology of the Prairie"
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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us for this Naturalist-led program to explore the world of bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators. Discover how they work, why they matter, and how you can help protect them. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Join us to learn about nocturnal wildlife and get a chance to meet our Great-Horned owl before going on a short nighttime walk to search for bats, owls, and other creatures of the night. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp |
1 event,4:00 pm - 10:00 am Watch the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower with us on the beach. Enjoy star-gazing, family games, a bonfire, and more! Fun for the whole family. Meet partner astronomy organizations, such as The Miami Vally Astronomical Society and Dark Sky Ohio Food and drinks will be available through the NCACC. … |
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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 Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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10:00 am – 11:30 am Join us for a ~2-mile guided hike on Lakeview trail. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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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 Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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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 |
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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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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us to discover how to identify different animal scats and tracks, followed by a short, guided hike to practice your skills in the field. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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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 Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp |
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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 Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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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
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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us to explore Ohio’s ancient past, where we’ll learn about fossils through a fun scavenger hunt. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Join us for an evening to explore the magical world of fireflies. Learn about their life cycle, glowing signals, and the role they play in local ecosystems. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp |
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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
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10:00 am – 11:00 am 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 hands-on activities. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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1:00 pm – 1:45 pm Think you can find the fastest isopod? Learn about Rolly-Pollys and search for your winning champion! Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp |
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9:30 am – 12:00 pm 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 …
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1:00 pm to 2:00 pm 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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2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Join us at the Caesar Creek Nature Center Pond as we hunt for dragonflies. Bring your own bug net for catch and release. Learn why these insects are so important. Discover ways you can help protect them and their world of water. Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Join us for this Naturalist-led program to dive into the world of bugs. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp |
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1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Equipment and instruction provided. Free. Must be on-site before 1pm to register and participate. Fun for the whole family. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center Free and open to the public Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Meet the Naturalist for a guided tour of the Nature Center, and a chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about plants and wildlife you may see in the park. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike on Dogwood trail. Explore Cowan Lake’s woodlands and learn to identify wildflowers and other understory plants. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join us in exploring the world of birds at dusk. Learn to identify local species, observe their behavior, and listen to calls on a guided walk. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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7:00 pm – 8:00 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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10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a longer paddling tour of two islands in the lake (wind and weather permitting). Participants must be onsite by 10:00 am to participate Early arrival is recommended All equipment and instruction provided Equipment is limited. First come, first serve Learn the basics of canoeing and kayaking Wear …
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1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Stop by the Cowan Lake Nature Center to explore cool rocks and fossils at a touch table, learning how they formed and what they reveal about Earth’s history. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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1:00 pm All participants go through instructions near the SUP HUT together starting at 1pm. We will continue additional on water sessions throughout the afternoon to get everyone through. Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets Instruction begins at 1pm. Must be onsite for instruction to participate. Learn the basics of stand-up …
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2:00 pm Arrive early to sign waivers and get fitted for lifejackets Instruction begins at 2pm. Must be onsite for instruction to participate. Learn the basics of stand-up paddle boarding. Relax on the boards as we stretch, balance and float. Wear water shoes (not flip-flops) and clothes that can get wet Equipment and instruction provided. …
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3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Join us in exploring the fascinating world of soil and its incredible role in ecosystems through a variety of hands-on activities. Learn how soil is formed, the organisms that live within it, and why it’s essential for plants, wildlife, and people. Meet at the Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: …
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5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Join us for a ~1-mile guided hike on Lakeview and Beechnut trails. Learn how to identify trees, while uncovering how different species support wildlife and shape the landscape around you. Meet at the Cowan Lake Commissary Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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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 Cowan Lake Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp |
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7:00 am – 8:30 am Join us for a guided 1.5 mile walk along the Lakeview Trail as we watch the sunrise over Cowan Lake. Park near the Cowan Lake Camp Office. Park Naturalist: Erin Shaw
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10:00 am – 11:30 am Join us for a ~2-mile guided hike on Lakeview trail. Learn about wildlife and park history on the way. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for this beginner-friendly birding program where we’ll explore the fascinating world of birds and learn how to identify common species in our area. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Join us in exploring the fascinating world of soil and its incredible role in ecosystems through a variety of hands-on activities. Learn how soil is formed, the organisms that live within it, and why it’s essential for plants, wildlife, and people. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the … |
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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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1:00 pm – 2:00 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 focus sunlight to create intense heat the event start a small fire under safe, supervised conditions. We’ll connect this solar science to reptiles and explore … Read more "Fire From the Sun: Reptiles, Rays and Radiant Heat"
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Meet the Naturalist for a guided tour of the Nature Center, and a chance to meet some of our wildlife ambassadors up close. Learn about plants and wildlife you may see in the park. Meet at the Caesar Creek Nature Center. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp |
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5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Join us to explore Ohio’s ancient past, where we’ll learn about fossils through a fun scavenger hunt. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Join the Naturalist for a guided peaceful paddle as we watch the sun set and full moon rise over the lake from our canoes and kayaks. Along the way, we’ll stay together in a group and talk about how people have used the moon, stars and natural clues to help … Read more "Full Moon Float – Learn to Navigate with the Moon and Stars"
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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Join us in exploring the world of birds at dusk. Learn to identify local species, observe their behavior, and listen to calls on a guided walk. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp |
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us at the Cowan Lake Nature Center for a special up-close look at our live wildlife ambassadors. During this program, visitors will learn what raptors eat, how they hunt, and what they need to stay healthy in the wild an in human care. We’ll discuss why we have the …
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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
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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 focus sunlight to create intense heat the event start a small fire under safe, supervised conditions. We’ll connect this solar science to reptiles and explore … Read more "Fire From the Sun: Reptiles, Rays and Radiant Heat"
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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 hands-on activities. Meet at the Caesar Creek Campground Amphitheater near the boat ramp. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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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 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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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
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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 |
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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 recommended. Meet at the Cowan Lake Spillway Parking Lot on the west side of the lake. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp
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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 for items that need removed for a more sustainable ecosystem. Participants will also learn basic canoeing and kayaking skills during this family friendly program. Boats, …
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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 Cowan Lake Campground Beach. Park Naturalist: Kaia Heitkamp |
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