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Flora and Fauna Identification

Interested in learning more about the species of flowers, birds, fungi, and more here at Daisy State Park? Join us at the visitor center to discover how to identify the species at the park. We will co... Interested in learning more about the species of flowers, birds, fungi, and more here at Daisy State Park? Join us at the visitor center to discover how to identify the species at the park. We will co...
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Water Matters

August is National Water Quality Month! Join a park interpreter to rediscover the importance of water quality, issues facing our water today, and ways you can help protect it for the future.  August is National Water Quality Month! Join a park interpreter to rediscover the importance of water quality, issues facing our water today, and ways you can help protect it for the future. 
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Learning Leaves

Learn the many kinds of trees at Lake Sylvia by looking at their leaves. Create a fun leaf printing craft!  Learn the many kinds of trees at Lake Sylvia by looking at their leaves. Create a fun leaf printing craft! 
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Let's Talk Cypress

Guess what has lots of knees but no feet? Have you ever wondered about those huge, strange trees that look like giants from the Amazon rain forest? We’ll explore some of the fascinating natural&n... Guess what has lots of knees but no feet? Have you ever wondered about those huge, strange trees that look like giants from the Amazon rain forest? We’ll explore some of the fascinating natural&n...
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Curious Facts Mammal Quiz

Stop by the exploration table to see if you can guess which native mammal hides we have out today. Our park staff will have hints and pictures available if you need them and to help younger visitors f... Stop by the exploration table to see if you can guess which native mammal hides we have out today. Our park staff will have hints and pictures available if you need them and to help younger visitors f...
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Birding Van Tour of the Forest

Explore top birding spots in Mississippi River State Park and St. Francis National Forest by van with a park interpreter. Binoculars and guides provided if needed. Space limited—preregister at th... Explore top birding spots in Mississippi River State Park and St. Francis National Forest by van with a park interpreter. Binoculars and guides provided if needed. Space limited—preregister at th...
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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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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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Edible Insects

Insects are everywhere, and some of them are even considered delicacies around the world. Join a park interpreter and see who really eats bugs. Bring your appetite and take a bite, or come and watch! ... Insects are everywhere, and some of them are even considered delicacies around the world. Join a park interpreter and see who really eats bugs. Bring your appetite and take a bite, or come and watch! ...
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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!