Events
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Discovery Bird Walk
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Meet Master Naturalists Janet and Andy Raddatz to observe birds and nature in the park.
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Shakespeare in the State Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Kings, queens, fairies, lovers and sprites all collide in an enchanted forest one midsummer night, proving that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” One of Shakespeare's most popular comedies takes us on a beguiling odyssey full of…
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Fire Building 101
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Join us to learn how to start a fire using bowdrills and flint and steel to survive the great outdoors.
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Shakespeare in the State Parks: A Midsummer Night's Dream
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Kings, queens, fairies, lovers and sprites all collide in an enchanted forest one midsummer night, proving that “the course of true love never did run smooth.” One of Shakespeare's most popular comedies takes us on a beguiling odyssey full of…
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Remarkable Reptiles!
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Come meet, greet and learn about our totally awesome turtles and our super sweet snakes!
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Explorer Book Workshop Drop-In
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Meet the naturalist at the beach anytime from 1 - 3 p.m. to grab an explorer book and work together to complete some of its activities.
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Star Splitters Astronomy Program
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Star Splitters host programs with presentations and telescope viewings.
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Universe In The Park
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Universe in the Park includes a rain-or-shine presentation on astronomy, including recent astronomical news, and a weather-dependent star party, where visitors can view available astronomical objects through a telescope.
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Backyard Brushes
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Join us at the Merrick State Park Nature Center as we bust out the paint and canvas and get our creative juices flowing! Back Yard Brushes owner and artist Sylvia will lead a step-by-step process to create a beautiful picture on canvas that…