What is metamorphosis? What kind of animals go through it and how does that compare to how people grow? Join a park interpreter to learn about the process, why it’s unique, and create a tie-dye coffee filter butterfly!<br><br><br>

Dragonflies are unique creatures that tell us a lot about the environment. Join a park interpreter to discover their characteristics and why they are helpful!&nbsp;<br>
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Sometimes the best birding comes from pulling over on the side of the road in an area of prime habitat. Join a park interpreter for a carpool road trip down Shepherd Springs Road to bird from the road. This area is wooded and a great place to look for birds, especially during migration season. Bring

<p>For many, the very word just makes their skin crawl. For
others, snakes are wild wonders of the reptile world. Regardless of which camp
you gravitate towards, chances are good that you might encounter one during
your visit to the park. Join a park interpreter to uncover the truth about
this</p>

<p>The Plum Bayou Mounds site is
one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River
Valley. Occupied
by American
Indians from about 650 to 1050 AD, this site is home to a group of ancient
earthworks that once made up a large ceremonial site. Aboard a motorized</p>

Join the park interpreters near the public swimming pool parking lot for an Easter Egg Scramble to look for about 2000 Easter eggs. Be sure to show up early – the eggs go fast! The Easter Egg Scramble will be divided into 3 age categories: Preschool – Kindergarten (1 adult may assist), 1st – 3rd

Join a park interpreter for a fun game about recycling and learn some interesting facts about how long some of our trash will be hanging around! #KidstoParks<br>
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It’s time to take a hike with a park interpreter on the easy, 1-mile (total)&nbsp;Lake Trail to see what natural things we can discover along the way that we might normally overlook! Be sure to wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring water and insect repellant. #KidstoParks<br><br>

Everyone is invited to join the park interpreters for a game of Devil’s Den softball! Come be a part of this living legacy. We have gloves, bats, and balls, but we need you for a game!<br><br><p><br></p> <br>
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Join a park interpreter in the <b>Diamond Discovery Center, lower level </b>to walk through the search area and learn about the best places to search for diamonds. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of past diamond finds to help in your own search!