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A Bug’s Life
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Meet a part interpreter at the Lake Center to learn about the creepy, crawly critters of Woolly Hollow State Park and why they are important. This program involves getting close to live…
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike that loops around Lake Bennet. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about two hours. Make
sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring…
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Diversity Discovery
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to learn more about freshwater diversity. Get the opportunity to “fish” for common species in Lake Bennet, as well as learn how to better protect the health of our lake.…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to explore the history of the parks first settlers and what life was like in the 1800s.
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Stream Ecosystems
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center (where the two rocking chairs are located) to learn more about streams in Woolly Hollow State Park and the role they play in…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to explore the history of the parks first settlers and what life was like in the 1800s.
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Sight, Flight, Animals Who Bite
Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Some animals can see ultraviolet colors, and some can blend into plain sight, but why? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover common animal adaptations and how they are used.…
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Lake Bennett Kayak Tour
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Explore what makes Lake Bennett unique with the park interpreter! During this kayak tour we will paddle to various areas of interest around the lake and stop for discussion at a few iconic spots. No…
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Gold Creek Hike
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Gold Creek trailhead for a 1/5th-mile hike to become acquainted with some of the birds, trees, and wildflowers that live in Woolly Hollow State Park. Wear…
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What's the Catch?
Monday, July 21, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Do fish have a sixth sense? Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover how fish use their senses to navigate their underwater world. We will make a paper fish craft, all while…
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Stream Ecosystems
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter at the front entrance of the visitor center (where the two rocking chairs are located) to learn more about streams in Woolly Hollow State Park and the role they play in…
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Color Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Discover nature’s colorful side! Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to search for what colors can be found around Woolly Hollow. This program is great for kids of any age and…
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Fungus Among Us
Thursday, July 24, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to discover the process of decomposition. This program will include a demonstration as well as a short, easy hike on the Gold Creek Loop Trail to…
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A Tree's Story
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Do trees have memories? Join a park interpreter to take a closer look at the story that trees can reveal about the history of their surrounding environment. This program will last about 30 minutes and…
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Woolly Cabin Tour
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
/ 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the Woolly Cabin to explore the history of the parks first settlers and what life was like in the 1800s.
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Huckleberry Nature Hike
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter for a 3.5-mile guided hike that loops around Lake Bennet. This is a moderate hike and is expected to last about two hours. Make
sure to wear appropriate footwear and bring…
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Watch Your Step!
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Soil, grass, ants, dwarf toads; there is a lot to discover right under your feet! Join a park interpreter at the main Huckleberry Nature trailhead (trailhead nearest to campsites, on the left) to…
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A Bird's Buffet
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Which birds eat what? Join a park interpreter at the Lake Center to play a fun game and learn how birds use their different types of beaks to eat certain foods. This program will last about…
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The Hidden Hunt
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Nature has a secret hidden side, if you are willing to search for it.
Meet a park interpreter at the Lake Center to go on a scavenger hunt and
investigate what you might miss upon first glance. This…
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In-seine Adventure
Thursday, July 31, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter at the fishing pier for your chance to pull a seine in Lake Bennet! Once we have seined, we will identify what we catch. Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for…
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