Learn about the beauty and importance of moths. Learn what a moth is, how they are different from butterflies, their life cycle, and why they are important to have around. Then we will hike the trails to look for moths and other nocturnal insects that were attracted to sugar baits on trees. After the hike, […]
View a variety of nature objects up close using magnifying glasses, microscopes, and other magnification tools. Take a close look at things you have never seen before, such as the […]
Get out in the parks and go fishing as a family. Learn about the basics of fishing as we try to catch some fish that live in Giertz Lake. All […]
Today is National Hunting and Fishing Day. To celebrate, come out to the park and go fishing as a family. Learn about the basics of fishing as we try to […]
Today is World Rivers Day and we are lucky to have the Blanchard River flowing across our county. Come celebrate the day with a round trip hike along the Blanchard […]
Come view and learn about the wonders of the night sky on this autumn night. Through a telescope we will view the planets Jupiter and Saturn, and other objects in […]
With Halloween approaching, the idea of ghouls and monsters are on people’s minds. In the animal kingdom, there are many ghoulish and creepy looking animals. This program will explore some […]
Ever wonder where the idea of the jack-o-lantern came from? Come to our spooky shadow puppet show to hear the origin story of the jack-o-lantern, the Legend of Stingy Jack. […]
Bring the family out for a Ghost Roast by the campfire. This will be an evening of fun sharing your favorite ghost story while roasting marshmallows to make s’mores. There […]
Join us for a fun night out to enjoy some popcorn and a movie. Bring the family out and enjoy a look around the Discovery Center before the movie starts. […]
Visit the Discovery Center to learn about wild turkeys. Look at a real turkey and some turkey parts, hear what they sound like, and do a turkey coloring page. After coloring, pick up a scavenger hunt sheet and hit the trails to find turkeys scattered throughout the park. If you find each one, you will […]
