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Flow and Fly: Introduction to Fly Fishing

Fly fishing is more than a way to catch fish—it’s a peaceful, skillful dance with nature. During this beginner-friendly program, you’ll learn the basics of casting, gear setup, and how to “match the h... Fly fishing is more than a way to catch fish—it’s a peaceful, skillful dance with nature. During this beginner-friendly program, you’ll learn the basics of casting, gear setup, and how to “match the h...
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Inching Along Big Ben Hike

Little things at Village Creek State Park can lead you on big adventures! Join a park interpreter to hunt for natural objects one inch or smaller in size as we hike along the 0.5-mile Big Ben Trail (m... Little things at Village Creek State Park can lead you on big adventures! Join a park interpreter to hunt for natural objects one inch or smaller in size as we hike along the 0.5-mile Big Ben Trail (m...
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Dungeons and Dragonflies

Village Creek State Park is protected by dragons! Well, dragonflies, that is. Meet a park interpreter outside the visitor center to learn about the park's dragons and how they are the unsung heroes of... Village Creek State Park is protected by dragons! Well, dragonflies, that is. Meet a park interpreter outside the visitor center to learn about the park's dragons and how they are the unsung heroes of...
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Nature Cabin

Drop in to the nature cabin to discover the wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs; help start your explorer program or answer a... Drop in to the nature cabin to discover the wonders that make Lake Catherine State Park so special. Park interpreters are available to give brief programs; help start your explorer program or answer a...
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A River Ran Wild

Join us for a hands-on experience as we explore Lynne Cherry’s powerful tale of environmental change and restoration. Through interactive storytelling and activities, we’ll connect the journey of the ... Join us for a hands-on experience as we explore Lynne Cherry’s powerful tale of environmental change and restoration. Through interactive storytelling and activities, we’ll connect the journey of the ...
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Stars in the Sandstone

The night sky over Petit Jean State Park has remained a source of curiosity and inspiration for generations. Join a park interpreter for a special look into the celestial stories these ancient pictogr... The night sky over Petit Jean State Park has remained a source of curiosity and inspiration for generations. Join a park interpreter for a special look into the celestial stories these ancient pictogr...
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Owl Pellet Dissection

What is an owl's favorite food? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the diet of the owls in Woolly Hollow State Park. This program includes a pellet dissection; all supplies will be provided. What is an owl's favorite food? Join a park interpreter to learn more about the diet of the owls in Woolly Hollow State Park. This program includes a pellet dissection; all supplies will be provided.
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Visitor Center Turtle Races

Cheer on your favorite turtle at Cane Creek State Park's first turtle races! Checkered flag and all during the month of July! The first race will occur on Independence Day at the visitor center. Disco... Cheer on your favorite turtle at Cane Creek State Park's first turtle races! Checkered flag and all during the month of July! The first race will occur on Independence Day at the visitor center. Disco...
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Rock Stars of the Monument: Geology of Devil's Den

Join a park interpreter for a geology focused hike along the monument trails. This two mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that sh... Join a park interpreter for a geology focused hike along the monument trails. This two mile, mildly strenuous hike will uncover the geologic story of Devil's Den State Park and geologic events that sh...
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Nature's Palette: Creating Art with the Outdoors

Discover how nature can be your art studio! In this creative, hands-on program, participants will collect natural materials, like leaves, pinecones, and sticks to make unique artwork. Along the way, w... Discover how nature can be your art studio! In this creative, hands-on program, participants will collect natural materials, like leaves, pinecones, and sticks to make unique artwork. Along the way, w...