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Morning Bird Walk
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a peaceful 1-mile morning walk to spot and listen for birds along the trail. Bring water, insect repellent, and wear
sturdy shoes.
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Possible Places in the Park for Biking
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Explore the park’s biking options with a discussion and Q&A session
led by a park interpreter.
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Woodland Wander
Monday, July 21, 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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Nature's Night Lights
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Discover what glows in the dark on Crowley’s Ridge. Join a park interpreter to learn about the types of night lights nature has to offer. This hike will only be a short section of the trail.…
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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Woodland Wander at Horner Neck
Friday, July 25, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter and wander along the Horner Lake Nature Trail to search out a variety of wildlife and plants. Wear sturdy shoes or boots, bring water, and don’t forget your insect repellent.
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Owl Prowl: Horner Neck
Saturday, July 26, 2025
/ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Ideally suited for their nocturnal existence, owls command the night skies on silent wings. Discover the incredible adaptations these creatures have developed that allow them to be predators of the…
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Wildlife Exploration Walk
Sunday, July 27, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Mississippi River State Park is teeming with wildlife for us to observe. Join a park interpreter to see how many different types of critters we can spy hiding in the diverse forest of Crowley’s Ridge.…
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Ridge Exploration Hike
Monday, July 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.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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