Education
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Nature Story Time: Great Blue Herons
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Big birds, big wings, long legs! Let’s learn about great blue herons, how they live, and visit their nesting site in the park.
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Breakfast With The Cranes
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Bring your own beverage, and meet at Parking Lot F and the Observation tower early in the morning to watch the sandhill cranes.
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Nature Story Time: Worms
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How does a worm live? Why do you see worms after a rain? Learn about these wiggly friends and set up a worm “farm” so we can watch them at work.
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Nature Story Time: Rabbits
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Take a closer look at our furry rabbit friends! Find out where they live, what they do and other fun facts.
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Wilderness First Aid Course
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Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area for an immersive and empowering Wilderness First Aid course that will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies in remote outdoor environments.
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Astronomy Viewing
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Richard Bong State Rec Area’s volunteer astronomer, Tom Harper will bring his telescopes out to Parking Lot F and lead an astronomy viewing program.
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Wilderness First Aid Course
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Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area for an immersive and empowering Wilderness First Aid course that will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies in remote outdoor environments.
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Nature Story Time: Rainbows
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What causes rainbows to happen? Let’s look at rainbows in a prism and make a rainbow craft!
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Historic Maple Syrup Cooking Demo
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Stop in anytime between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to experience some maple syrup cooking.
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Nature Story Time: Seeds
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How do seeds grow? Plant some seeds so you can watch them grow at home! When it gets warmer, you can plant them in your garden.