The Plum Bayou people likely used a technique called twining to make shoes, bags, and more! Twining is the process of interlacing strings to make textiles. During this workshop, you will twine a small…

Join our park interpreter to learn a crafty way to recycle paper! Together we will learn how to create beads that can be used for a variety of crafts, such as garlands or jewelry, out of used paper.…

Join a park interpreter as we learn how to be good stewards of our trails while backpacking and long-distance hiking. This workshop will cover topics such as how to plan a route, proper outdoor ethics…

Crochet is a practical, historic skill that leaves room for creativity. Join park staff to learn basic stitches and how to read patterns and leave with your project, patterns, and the skills for so…

Join a park interpreter to learn a crafty way to recycle paper! Together we will learn how to create beads that can be used for a variety of crafts, such as garlands or jewelry, out of used paper. All…

Create a fun craft while enjoying the beauty of Lake Sylvia Recreation Area! At this program, you'll learn about the trees we have here at Lake Sylvia while painting a small pottery bowl stamped with…

Have you ever pulled out a sleeping bag on a fall camping trip, only for it to not keep you as warm overnight as you remembered? Or discovered too late that your tent isn't as waterproof as it was…

Join a park interpreter as we learn the ins and outs of backpacking and long-distance hiking. This workshop will cover topics such as how to plan a route, proper outdoor ethics to follow, what to pack…

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Sylvia while you make a craft! Using resources found at Lake Sylvia and recycled items, you will make a small leaf wreath to hang up around your home! This program…

Enjoy a back-to-basics cast iron Dutch oven cooking workshop by learning the history of the oven and how to take care of cast iron. After the basics, participants will prepare easy Dutch oven recipes…

Start or add to your knowledge of surviving in the great outdoors. This weekend will be filled with survival skills workshops and bush craft such as map and compass, fire starting, shelter building,…

Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for a class in campfire cooking basics. We will use multiple mechanisms to cook outdoors – including cast iron over a campfire, Dutch ovens, and foil…