Ready for a creative journey into nature? Join a park interpreter for a leisurely hike along the Slunger Creek Nature Trail, using your senses to fuel your very own poetry writing! This hike will take about 30 minutes and is about 3/4-mile long. Be sure to wear sturdy shoes and bring water. 

Do you know who your friends are that live in a “box," it is box turtles! Join a park interpreter to learn more about our “boxy” friends, and what to do if you come across one.

The protections of Village Creek State Park give us endless opportunities for picture perfect memories. Even though we can’t take pieces of the park home with us, a picture lasts forever! Meet a park interpreter outside the visitor center for nature photography tips and tricks and learn how this

Ready to try your hand at folding origami animals? Join a park interpreter outside the visitor center to learn about the native wildlife around Village Creek State Park that call the forest home. Afterwards, we will learn to fold some of our favorite forest friends into a take-home paper craft. This

While exploring the outdoors, have you ever encountered an object you weren't able to identify? Maybe some sort of seed pod or pinecone, perhaps an interesting looking stone, or a colorful feather? What was its purpose? Join a park interpreter as we take a closer look into some common objects

Interested in geocaching, but don't know where to start? Join a park interpreter to learn the basics and start your cache hunt!

Every drop of water has a journey—and so does every action we take on land. In this interactive program, participants will explore what a watershed is, how Lake Frierson fits into a larger water system, and how our daily choices impact the water we all share. Through hands-on models, map exploration

<p>Could you survive a night in the woods? With the right knowledge—you can. In this hands-on program, participants will learn how to assess shelter needs, choose safe locations, and build effective, energy-efficient structures using both natural materials and basic tools like tarps and paracord. We’ll</p>

<p>From buzzing bees to fluttering moths, insects are all around us—and each one has a story to tell! In this interactive program, students will explore insect anatomy, learn how scientists group insects into families, and get hands-on experience using real specimens and magnifying tools. Through</p>

Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and identify birds using a few essential birding