Events
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Island Kayak Adventure
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Join us for a paddle down the canoe interpretive trail out to the day use island and back. This is a 3-mile round trip paddle with a half-mile each way of open water out to the day use island. A flush toilet is available at the park office and pit…
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Sandhill Wildlife Area Learn To Hunt Deer
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Sandhill State Wildlife Area's Learn To Hunt workshops include classroom instruction, hands-on field experience and a mentored hunt on thousands of acres of intensively managed wildlife habitat.
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Naturalist-Led Hike
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We will explore the park's geology, history and wildlife each week as we hike the East Bluff Trail.
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Mighty Migrations: The Chimney Swift
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In this free, online presentation, Steffanie Munguía will describe Chimney Swifts’ biology, migration, and conservation needs. You’ll also learn more about why taking steps like protecting large, old chimneys is so critical for this species. And…
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Music In The Park – Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets
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Gin, Chocolate & Bottle Rockets (GCBR) is a tribute to Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and EmmyLou Harris titled “legendary in harmony” that boosts some of these artists greatest hits, delivered with GCBR's signature powerful vocal blend. Bring…
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Wild Child In The Park
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Wild Child is all about nature, kids and adventure! Join the naturalist for hands-on activities like games, stories, crafts and more.
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Monarch Madness
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Join the park naturalist as she explains all about monarchs amazing life cycle. Find out about Newport’s Monarch Monitoring site.
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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. Depending on what is seen, the walk may take 2-3 hours, but participants are free to leave at any time.
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Bats ’n’ Humans Need Each Other
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Without bats, grocery stores would look very different. Swarms of insects would rule the night. Birds, bats daytime counterparts, could never keep up on bug control responsibilities. Bats are one of the best friends we humans ever had! Unfortunately…