Drop-in Program
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Pothole Trail Scavenger Hunt
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Experience nature with all your senses! Did you know you can hear nature just as well as you can see it? Stop by the Pothole Trailhead to pick up your scavenger hunt list. Once you’ve completed the hunt, return to receive a small prize.
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National Wildlife Day Celebration
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Come to the MacKenzie Center to celebrate National Wildlife Day!
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Creature Feature: Evergreen Series (50+)
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See one of our animals up close, learn about the natural history of their species, and ask questions of our staff. About 30 min. This program is ideal for adults 50+ and their guest, seeking to enjoy both nature and community.
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Ask a Naturalist & Nature Scavenger Hunt
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Do you have any questions about the island or its plants and wildlife? Drop by the Boathouse to ask the Naturalist! You can also grab a Nature Scavenger Hunt card and return it completed by Noon for a prize!
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Turtle Challenge
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See if you can survive as a turtle! Become a turtle and go through a life cycle with a fun obstacle course. Stop by the Beach from 10-Noon to learn about turtles and try to live as one.
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Night Life on the Water
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This Saturday come down to the Boat Launch and take a peak at the wildlife that likes to hang out down by the water! Our main station will be at the fish processing shelter, and we will have books for IDing bugs and fish and even birds. Come on down…
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Knot Tying 101
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Learn the basics of knot tying and discover how these handy skills can help around the campsite and during outdoor adventures. Drop in outside the Boathouse to practice your knots and create a fun take-home craft!
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Backyard Bass at the Beach
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Drop in at the beach to try "catching" fish in a game of Backyard Bass then practice identifying them, and learn more about what you can fish for in the waters around Buckhorn State Park.