Educational Programs
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Shelter Building 101
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Imagine being lost in the woods! Scary if you have no experience in survival skills. Come on an adventure to learn how to build a shelter out of items in nature.
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Summer Naturalist Class
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In June we’ll focus on plant and animal ID hikes on various trails throughout the park!
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Bumble Bee Brigade Train the Trainer
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Help the DNR learn more about bees across the state by getting involved in the Bumble Bee Brigade (B3), and learn how you can help teach others.
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Tales for Tots
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Come hear some tall "tails" read by our naturalist, Anne. In this series of stories, we will be reading about creatures that live among us and the environment we share! This program is being hosted with small children in mind.
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Monarch Monitoring Project
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Spend some time with the park naturalist as she explains all aspects of monitoring a monarch waystation for the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. This citizen science program can easily be done right in your own yard. Take home some milkweed seeds…
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Natural Resource Careers In Wildlife
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For high school juniors to university freshmen. Come to Sandhill Wildlife Area and the Mead Wildlife Area to learn from the Department of Natural Resources experts themselves. Mondays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Natural Resource Careers In Wildlife - Wildlife Biologist
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Throughout the summer, high school juniors to university freshmen are invited to learn from DNR experts at Sandhill Wildlife Area and the Mead Wildlife Area.
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Incredible Edibles Drop-in Program At Scuppernong Hiking Trail
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Drop by to Scuppernong Hiking Trail to learn more about edible plants.
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Water Critters
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Find out about the little (and little-known) animals that live in our lakes and ponds—and spot real live animals! Stop by the fishing pier on Lake O’ the Dalles.
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Naturalist Cabin Open
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Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area), explore the nature center, visit with the park naturalist and participate in the activity of the day. Fun for all ages!