Outdoor Skills
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Learn to Fish
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Want to try fishing but don’t know what to do? Join us at Long Lake Fishing Pier!
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Animal Tracking
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During this program we will be discussing the different groups of animal tracks, what areas tracks can be found, making your own animals tracks, and testing your memory with a matching animal tracks game.
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Foraging Hike
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Berries, vegetables, and tubers! Many of the plants that grow in our forest are edible and have medicinal uses.
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Mushroom Identification Hike
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Join the Pike Lake Unit Biologist, a mushroom enthusiast, for a romp off trail to discover some of the hidden wonders of the forest. Expect a moderate to challenging hike with uneven terrain and obstacles. Long pants and bug spray are recommended.
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Trail Camera Setup and Summer Scouting for Deer (Oneida County)
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Get boots on the ground and learn how to scout smarter and place trail cameras effectively!
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Freshwater Critters
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Discover the joy of fishing in this simple, hands-on beginner program for all ages!
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All Tied Up In Knots
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There is a knot for every kind of job. Learn how to tie basic knots that can help you in your everyday life. Then put your skills to the test with a knot tying craft that you can take home!
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Smokey Bear's Birthday
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Come meet Smokey Bear and wish him a bear-y happy 82nd birthday! We will share his timeless message of fire safety and land stewardship. Enjoy birthday cake (while supplies last), crafts, stories and campfire safety demonstration.
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Getting Knotty
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Try your hand at a few basic knots and see how quickly you can get the hang of them. Ropes and practice stations will be ready for anyone feeling a little knotty.
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Intro to Orienteering
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Learn to find your way in the great outdoors! In this beginner-friendly program, participants will be introduced to the basics of orienteering, including how to use a compass and navigate through the landscape with confidence.