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Campfire Trivia
Saturday, May 31, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Join a park interpreter around the campfire for several rounds of trivia and marshmallow roasting. Bring your nature questions! Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided on a first-come,…
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Regurgitation Station (Amphitheater)
Sunday, June 01, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Are you inquisitive and brave? If so, try to stomach this fascinating, hands-on activity. We’ll search for clues to solve the mystery of an owl’s last supper by dissecting an owl pellet. All…
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Dip Net Discovery (Shoreline by Marina)
Monday, June 02, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
What tiny fish and other creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on…
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Survival Keychains
Monday, June 02, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Imagine you are lost and stranded in the wilderness without food or gear. What will it take to survive? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of survival while making your own survival keychain…
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Sunset Cruise
Wednesday, June 04, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…
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Edible Insects (Amphitheater)
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
In other parts of the world, eating insects is considered a delicacy! Today, a park interpreter will test your notion of who really eats bugs and who doesn’t. Are you brave enough to join…
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Sunset Cruise
Thursday, June 05, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…
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Pop Can Fishing
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Forgot your fishing pole? No problem! Join a park interpreter to discover an innovative way to fish on a whim. All you will need to bring is a soda can, and we will show you the rest. Drinks can be…
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Cane Pole Fishing
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Fishing is a great pastime. Too often, though, people get caught up in the gadgets rather than the sport. Come out and learn to fish “old school.” Poles and bait will be provided.
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Sunset Cruise
Friday, June 06, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…
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Dip Net Discovery (Shoreline by Marina)
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
What tiny fish and other creatures are hiding in the waters of DeGray Lake? This is your chance to find out and discuss the role of these elusive wonders. Meet a park interpreter for this hands-on…
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Seine Netting
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
DeGray Lake is teeming with life from trophy bass to tiny minnows to macroinvertebrates. Join a park interpreter to learn how to use a seine net and see what you can catch. Wear clothes and shoes that…
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Sunset Cruise
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…
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Golf Course Safari
Saturday, June 07, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tonight, we’ll take a caravan of golf carts out in search of nocturnal animals. Be sure to bring a flashlight! Space is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made beginning noon…
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Dragonfly Flyby
Monday, June 09, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
What is there to know about these tiny aerial acrobats? Meet a park interpreter and discover it yourself! Be sure to wear clothes and shoes that can get wet and dirty. We will provide nets…
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Sunset Cruise
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…
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Lightning Bug Lingo
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
/ 9 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Humans use light for
communicating in a number of ways - from green and red traffic lights to
flashing car turn signals; from the light of an emergency signal fire to the…
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Survival Keychains
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Imagine you are lost and stranded in the wilderness without food or gear. What will it take to survive? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of survival while making your own survival keychain…
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Sunset Cruise
Thursday, June 12, 2025
/ 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing and scenic cruise on DeGray Lake! Discover the history of the lake, wildlife, view rock outcrops, and unique islands. Seating is limited—reservations can be made beginning…
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