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Nature's Color Wheel: Bear Creek

Nature is full of color and today we are going in search for as many different colors as we can find. During our search we will discuss and explore some of the roles color plays in the natural world. ... Nature is full of color and today we are going in search for as many different colors as we can find. During our search we will discuss and explore some of the roles color plays in the natural world. ...
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Dip Net Discovery

What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of Lake Frierson? Join a park interpreter in this hands-on activity to discover and discuss the roles of Lake Frierson's macroinvertebrates. Wear clothes a... What tiny creatures are hiding in the waters of Lake Frierson? Join a park interpreter in this hands-on activity to discover and discuss the roles of Lake Frierson's macroinvertebrates. Wear clothes a...
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Animal Myths

Many myths and misconceptions surround our local wildlife. Are you really as blind as a bat? Do you take advice from a groundhog that predicts seasons? Do you still think that wart came from a frog or... Many myths and misconceptions surround our local wildlife. Are you really as blind as a bat? Do you take advice from a groundhog that predicts seasons? Do you still think that wart came from a frog or...
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Discovery Hike: Green Heron Trail

Join a park interpreter for this easy, 3/4-mile guided walk along the Green Heron Trail. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have some; this is a great trail for nature watching! Join a park interpreter for this easy, 3/4-mile guided walk along the Green Heron Trail. Feel free to bring binoculars if you have some; this is a great trail for nature watching!
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Can Good Candles

Today we are multi-tasking. We are going to reuse your old tin cans, mason jars, or other non-flammable container to keep them out of the landfill and create something to help keep those pesky mosquit... Today we are multi-tasking. We are going to reuse your old tin cans, mason jars, or other non-flammable container to keep them out of the landfill and create something to help keep those pesky mosquit...
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Dragons of Bear Creek Lake

Do you know how fast a dragonfly can fly? Or how they catch their prey? Join a park interpreter to watch these fascinating creatures as they patrol the lake and grassy areas to find the answers to the... Do you know how fast a dragonfly can fly? Or how they catch their prey? Join a park interpreter to watch these fascinating creatures as they patrol the lake and grassy areas to find the answers to the...
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Cornhole and Snowcones

Join a park interpreter for family fun playing traditional outdoor games, such as cornhole, Ladder Ball, softball, and the sack game. Afterward, cool off with a refreshing snowcone. All ages welcome. Join a park interpreter for family fun playing traditional outdoor games, such as cornhole, Ladder Ball, softball, and the sack game. Afterward, cool off with a refreshing snowcone. All ages welcome.
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Bat Chat

Discover which bat species make their summer home in the park, and get the latest on White-Nose Syndrome—a deadly fungal disease that continues to ravage bat populations across North America. Discover which bat species make their summer home in the park, and get the latest on White-Nose Syndrome—a deadly fungal disease that continues to ravage bat populations across North America.
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Wrap Up

We will be exploring and crafting green-friendly gift wrap. Homemade wrapping paper, stamps, and personalized gift boxes! We will be exploring and crafting green-friendly gift wrap. Homemade wrapping paper, stamps, and personalized gift boxes!
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Owl Prowl

Meet a park interpreter to discover more about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for ... Meet a park interpreter to discover more about the nocturnal birds of prey called owls that make Petit Jean State Park their home. Before the evening is over, we will invite a few owls to come in for ...