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Woodland Wander
Saturday, May 03, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter and wander along the Bear Creek Lake Nature Trail to search out a variety of wildlife and plants. This hike is 1-mile in length. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, bring water, and…
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Wildlife Walk
Sunday, May 04, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for an easy stroll through cypress trees at Horner Neck Lake. We'll listen for woodpeckers, watch for fish jumping in the lake, and explore their Delta home.
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Discovery Hike
Saturday, May 10, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
From wildlife to wildflowers, amazing sights await on the Trotting Fox Trail! Join a park interpreter to discover what lives along this easy, 1/2-mile trail.
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Sunday, May 11, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Test your knowledge of the natural world of Crowley's Ridge! Everyone will get a list. To count your item, you just put a check mark on your paper or take a picture of the item. We can compare when…
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Ridge Exploration Hike
Saturday, May 17, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Discover the unique habitat of Crowley's Ridge as we hike through the forest and see how the plant life changes from cottonwoods and sycamores near the creek beds at the bottom of the ridge to more…
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Land between the Rivers
Sunday, May 18, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a mildly strenuous hike up and down Crowley’s Ridge. We will look at the different layers of sediment that form the ridge and explore how two mighty rivers helped carve…
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Nature's Color Wheel
Sunday, May 25, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Nature is full of color, and today we are going in search for as many different colors as we can find. During our search we will discuss and explore some of the roles color plays in the natural world.…
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Night Eyes Hike
Friday, May 30, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Have you ever noticed how brightly an animal's eyes shine at night? Join a park interpreter to learn how to identify an animal based on eye shine! Test your skills on a short hike as we find several…
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B.A.R.K Ranger
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Calling all dog parents! Join a park interpreter in learning what it takes to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger on this PAW-some guided hike along the 1/2-mile Trotting Fox Trail. Then, stick around to get your…
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Trailblazing Tales
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join a park interpreter on National Trails Day to learn about the trailblazers who pioneered Bear Creek Loop Trail! As we honor the past, we'll also celebrate the present and ponder on the future,…
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