Plant Study
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Wildflower Walk
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Take a one hour naturalist led stroll to learn about the abundant wildflowers in the park. Meet in front of the Nature Center.
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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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Leaf & Learn: Plant Discovery Hike
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Meet the naturalist at the Algonquin Nature Trail trailhead to discover some of the Rock Island plants! The hike will be less than 1 mile and is located on steady terrain. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.
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What's in the pond
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Friends Pond may have fish, but there are many other creatures living in this unique habitat.
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Edible Plants of the Park
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This Friday come down to the Nature Center to learn about all the important plants of our park, from Sugar Maple and Morels to Apple and Red Oak! Not everything will be edible now, or legal to harvest (looking at you, Ramps), but it’s useful…
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Pollinator Walk
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Join a naturalist for a casual walk through the gardens and meadow to identify flowers and their pollinator friends! All ages welcome, dress for the weather.
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Do you know what poison ivy looks like?
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Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Drop in at Eagle Tower to find out or test your knowledge.
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Foraging Fundamentals!
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This Friday, come on down to the Nature Center and learn about foraging! We will be covering good safety practices, as well as honorable harvesting and staying on the right side of the law. And book recommendations! We may take a short hike to test…
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DO you know what poison ivy looks like?
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Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Drop in at Eagle Tower to find out or test your knowledge.
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Herb Walk
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Dave LaLuzerne was born with a green spark in his heart. (Interestingly, his last name is the French word for alfalfa.) Nurtured through pharmacy school and many years as an herbal pharmacist in his own herb shop, he now finds his passion is…