Parks
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Wildflower Hike
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Take a one-hour naturalist-led stroll to learn about the abundant wildflowers in the park.
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Park Trivia
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Stop by the front of the park office any time between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to test your knowledge of the park. Answer a trivia question and earn a prize!
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Animal Encounter
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Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close!
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Beautiful Bluebird
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Join the park educator as he talks about monitoring bluebird nesting boxes in the park. There will be a short walk to check out some of the active boxes, with a discussion about how to monitor your own.
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Wildflower Walk
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Join the naturalist to check out what’s blooming on the Uplands Trail. This will be a short hike with rolling hills.
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Ships, Shipwrecks and Sanctuary Drop-In
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Drop by the Sanderling Nature Center for a fun, family-friendly dive into Great Lakes shipping history and the perils of Lake Michigan. Hear the true tale of Sport the sailing dog, a heroic horse-led shipwreck rescue and discover how local…
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Park Protectors: Leave No Trace Basics
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Join the naturalist to do some fun activities that teach the importance of each of the seven Leave No Trace principles.
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Let’s Go Kayaking!
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Join the naturalist on a scenic kayaking trip across Little Falls Lake and up to the beautiful Willow Falls before peacefully floating back down the river. This is a great activity to enjoy individually, with a friend or as a family.