Events
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Star Gazing
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Learn the basics of navigating the night sky. Meet behind the Nature Center, clear skies permitting.
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Firefly Watch
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The blinking lights of fireflies bring a special brilliance to summer evenings. Join Phyllis McKenzie, Park Naturalist, as she shares firefly facts and takes you on an evening hunt for these summer flashers.
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Historical Traces Trek
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Join Dave Lea, who has been exploring the park since the 1970’s, on an exciting, off-trail adventure finding the park’s historic sites. Wear sturdy boots and long pants to discover traces of the past.
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Historical Traces Trek
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Join Dave Lea, who has been exploring the park since the 1970’s, on an exciting, off-trail adventure finding the park’s historic sites. Wear sturdy boots and long pants to discover traces of the past.
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Fossil Hunt
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Dig into the past at the Fossil Hunt! Learn how fossils form, then search for your own hidden treasures like a real paleontologist. Perfect for curious kids and families. Meet at the Tennison Bay playground.
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Prairie Ecology Walk
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Take a family friendly walk through a short grass prairie and explore what makes this ecosystem unique.
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All About Pinecones- Bird Feeder Craft
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Learn about what the purpose of pinecones, their life cycle, and the different types of pinecones in this program, followed by creating your own pinecone bird feeder. Peanut butter will be used in this craft. Ages: All.
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Archery in the Park
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Come learn the basics of how to shoot a compound bow at the White Cedar Nature Center, all equipment is provided. Ages 10+ only.