• Family Porcupine Hike

    Family Porcupine Hike

    This hike is short and a bit steep but fun for all ages. Strollers are not an option but lots of children have completed this hike and baby wearing is a great option. We will hike up to a small rocky cave area where we will pop off trail to see if we can find quills, tracks or even a …

  • Family Porcupine Hike

    Family Porcupine Hike

    This hike is short and a bit steep but fun for all ages. Strollers are not an option but lots of children have completed this hike and baby wearing is a great option. We will hike up to a small rocky cave area where we will pop off trail to see if we can find quills, tracks or even a …

  • Twilight Paddle

    Join a park educator on a leisurely paddle around Moreau Lake. If the clouds cooperate, we’ll get to enjoy the splendor of the full “Buck” moon rising above the mountains. We have very limited rentals so if you need a kayak, so call soon. Meet at the office to check in and then head down to the beach parking lot …

  • Bird-ability at Big Bend

    Everyone deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of birding! Join us for a Birdability-inspired birdwatching program designed to make birding more accessible to participants of all abilities. We will explore the Big Bend trail, a wheelchair-accessible route (compact dirt trail) featuring a short walk of less than ¼ mile with plenty of opportunities to stop, observe, and enjoy nature …

  • Wiggly Wanderers

    Wiggly Wanderers

    Every Friday year round we will meet at the Nature Center. Wiggly Wanderers is a casual and fun program that is offered to walking toddlers, carriable babies and their caregivers. This is a beginner’s hike/wander series with not too much distance for toddlers who are ready to move and caregivers who are willing and able to baby wear and/or carry …

  • Camper Paddle Meet Up

    Camper Paddle Meet Up

    Join an educator on a guided kayak paddle around Moreau lake! Participants may bring their own kayak, canoe, or reserve one of five available kayak rentals for the program. During the tour, we'll explore the lake's natural history, observe wildlife, and enjoy a relaxing morning paddle. Kayak rentals are available for participants ages 18 and older. Participants of all ages …

  • Sandcastle Sunday

    Sandcastle Sunday

    Wellness program for all ages. Join us on the beach for some good old fashioned sandcastle building. We have some supplies, but we suggest you bring some of your own sand goodies to help you and your family build. This is a free drop in event. No skills required.

  • Birding at Big Bend

    Birding at Big Bend

    Bring your binoculars if you have them and we will check out what birds are around this time of year at Big Bend. This will be a short start-and-stop hike for about an hour and a half. Big Bend is a great place to bird from beginners to experts. This is free and geared toward ages 13+. We will meet …

  • Poetry in the Park

    Poetry in the Park

    We will be reading and discussing poetry inspired by observations of the natural world, written by poets of varying backgrounds. We’ll explore our own relationships with poetry and literature, and how those can be informed by and grow with connection to nature. Bring your creative spirit, because we’ll be doing some writing of our own! This is a free program. …

  • Drop in Animal Feeding

    Drop in Animal Feeding

    Join an educator at the Nature Center to learn about how and what we feed our animal ambassadors! We have carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores! This is free and for all ages, no registration is required.