Parks
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Night Sky Viewing
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The Northern Cross Science Foundation educators and their impressive telescopes will be waiting to help you explore the beauty and depth of the night sky.
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Harvest Fest
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At 3 p.m. we will have pumpkin carving at the Peterson Shelter. We will then set the pumpkins out along the trail to Point Lookout to make a jack-o-lantern lit trail. After dark, walk the trail, find your pumpkin and take it home with you. At 6 p.m…
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Learn to Backpack
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New to traversing on the open trail but need some help? Come join our natural resource educator as they provide some tips and tricks to the wonderful activity of backpacking! We will then traverse to one of the backpack shelters located nearby. We…
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Window to the Universe
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Learn about and view the universe you call home with the Northern Cross Science Foundation!
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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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Learn to Knot Tie
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Come join us as we teach you some of these essential knots that are good to know for camping, fishing or backpacking.
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Habitat Helpers - Invasive Species Removal
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Help us maintain and keep improving on the native biodiversity of our Naturalist’s Backyard and Rain Garden areas by removing invasives! You’ll learn about what invasive(s) we’re targeting each session, as they change throughout the season. This…
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Lizard Mound Work Day
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Help clear invasive woody vegetation along the trails so that native plants and flowers can thrive while the mounds’ integrity is preserved.
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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.