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Pinecone Bird Feeders

Join a park interpreter to make some simple bird feeders you can take home for your feathered friends to enjoy.  Join a park interpreter to make some simple bird feeders you can take home for your feathered friends to enjoy. 
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Full Moon Exploration

Join a park interpreter on a moonlit journey on the one mile loop Bear Creek Trail. We will unravel the secrets of how the moon influences the behavior of our night-dwelling residents. We likely won’t... Join a park interpreter on a moonlit journey on the one mile loop Bear Creek Trail. We will unravel the secrets of how the moon influences the behavior of our night-dwelling residents. We likely won’t...
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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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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.