Outdoor Activity
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Summer Is Fun At The Mead
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Summer is Fun at the Mead, Fridays 10-11:15am, June 16th-Aug 18th. Free fun for the whole family; no registration required.
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Evening Walk
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Take a guided hike through the forests and prairies in the early evening. Dress for the weather. This hike will cover about one mile.
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Animal Adventure
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Learn how we take care of the animals in addition to seeing what they eat for lunch. Animal Adventure includes an in-depth look at one of the animals and a fun hike to learn more about their natural habitat.
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Nature Journaling
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Head out with the park naturalist and explore the world of nature journaling. Everyone is welcome, no writing or drawing skills are necessary. This is a great way to connect with nature; to slow down and observe what is going on around you.
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OutWiGo! The Trails Of Newport Challenge Hikes
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Challenge hikes are back! As part of the OutWiGo statewide initiative to get outside with healthy activities, we’re taking to the trails and not stopping until we hike them all! Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. All are welcome and…
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In search of Wildflowers Hike
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Things can change in the woods so quickly this time of year. Join local master naturalists searching for wildflowers on this easy, 1-mile hike.
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Spanish In Nature! – Learn About The four Elements Of Matter
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Explore the elements of sun, wind, water and earth through games, dance, crafts and outdoor exploration! This program is intended for children aged 2-9 and their guardian(s).
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Hike The Ice Age Trail
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Join our naturalist at the ski hill overlook to hike a section of the Ice Age Trail.
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Ecological Scavenger Hunt
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Meet at the nature center and join our naturalist on a ½ mile walk and ecological scavenger hunt through the ancient shorelines trail.
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Ryan Meisel's Spiritual Currents: World Sound Explorations
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Ryan Meisel's "Spiritual Currents" is a presentation of music that blurs the lines between performance, meditation and soulful exploration. Ryan's music honors his deep spiritual connection to the earth and nature while providing a context for his…