Silent wings. Piercing vision. Deadly precision. Owls rule the night with remarkable adaptations that make them expert predators in the dark. Join a park interpreter to uncover the secrets of these mysterious birds, then take a short hike along the Spring Trail to try to call one in. Meet at the
What conditions are needed to view the plants and constellations in the night sky? Queen Wilhelmina State Park checks all the boxes! Join a park interpreter to take in the night sky through the lens of a telescope. Note: this program is weather-dependent. Inquire at the front desk for updates.
Have you ever spotted something in the park you wished you could take home, but knew you shouldn’t? Nature journaling is the perfect way to capture what you see without disturbing the park’s natural setting. Join a park interpreter to create your own journal and start recording your discoveries!
Take the time to pay attention to your surroundings while using all your senses. Meet a park interpreter at the Spring trailhead in the Wonder House parking lot for a 1-mile-long sensory experience. Be sure to wear close-toed shoes and bring plenty of drinking water.
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park interpreter at the Wonder House to explore its fascinating history and one-of-a-kind architecture.
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple editing tricks to make your photos shine.
Have you heard that baby snakes are more dangerous than adults? Or been told you’re “blind as a bat?” Join a park interpreter to explore the truth behind common animal myths, including some you may have grown up believing! Take your best guess at what’s fact or fiction as we debunk tall tales about
Use professional photography techniques to capture your memories of Queen Wilhelmina State Park through the lens of a smartphone. Join a park interpreter to learn essential photography tips and simple editing tricks to make your photos shine.
Stamp salt dough ornaments with critter tracks or your handprint, or use various tools to make a cool pattern! Learn how early settlers decorated for the holidays and leave with an ornament that brings vintage charm to any tree. Ornaments must bake for 1 hour. Come back to part 2 of this program to
What is the Wonder House? More than just a place, it’s an experience. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this unique home offers a glimpse into life nearly a century ago. Join a park interpreter at the Wonder House to explore its fascinating history and one-of-a-kind architecture.