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Tue
02
Jul
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Our Jr Naturalist programs are hands-on and kids focused!
Come explore the natural world with us. Great for kids 5 and older (must be
accompanied by an adult). Green Lake is home to many different types of fish.
Learn about them while making a fish craft and then try casting a fishing pole.
Meet at the Environmental Education Center (west beach.) We also have drop-by
crafts in the Environmental Education Center every day from 12-3pm.
Wed
03
Jul
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join an educator on a guided hike around the lake to learn
its secrets. Why is the lake green? How is it a rare lake? What unusual life
live in its depths? This is a two mile walk on a flat crushed gravel trail.
Usually takes between 1-1.5 hours. Guide presents info along the first ¼ mile.
Simply enjoy the walk and view for the rest of the hike and ask the guide any
questions you have. Meet at the Environmental Education Center (west beach).
Thu
04
Jul
Thursday, July 4, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join
an educator on a short hike looking for signs of Green Lakes' wildlife. Along
the way we'll explore some examples of the clues that animals leave behind.
Bring the whole family! The hike will be along part of the lake trail, up or
down a flight of stairs, over a grass field and along paved pathways. It will
be less than 1 mile. Meet at the Environmental Education Center (west beach).
Fri
05
Jul
Friday, July 5, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join an American Canoe Association certified kayak
instructor to learn the basics of kayaking. We'll cover safety, equipment, and
how to paddle forward, backward, turn and stop. Dress in clothes that will get
wet (from splashes), wear sturdy shoes that will get wet when entering and
exiting the kayak, wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Kayaks,
paddles, and life jackets provided (you may bring your own life jacket). You
may not bring your own kayak or paddle. Meet at the boathouse (west beach).
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Registration: Required
Fri
05
Jul
Friday, July 5, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Take a leisurely walk around the beach area and up to the
Tulip Hill picnic area to hear about how Green Lakes became the park it is
today. Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps building the park in the
1930s. This hike is between 1-2 miles. Meet at the Environmental Education
Center (west beach.)
Fri
05
Jul
Friday, July 5, 2024 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Every Friday we get together for some
family fun! From bats and owls to the starry skies. Explore the night with us! Have
you heard that bats are blind? Or they fly into your hair? That they eat your
blood? All of this is untrue! Come out to learn the truth about these little
animals through games, activities and maybe even seeing them fly through the
night sky. Meet at the reserve shelter ball field. Wear bug spray and dress in
layers. Meet in the Reserve Shelter.
Sat
06
Jul
Saturday, July 6, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join an educator on a guided hike around the lake to learn
its secrets. Why is the lake green? How is it a rare lake? What unusual life
live in its depths? This is a two mile walk on a flat crushed gravel trail.
Usually takes between 1-1.5 hours. Guide presents info along the first ¼ mile.
Simply enjoy the walk and view for the rest of the hike and ask the guide any
questions you have. Meet at the Environmental Education Center (west beach).
Sat
06
Jul
Saturday, July 6, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Our Jr Naturalist programs are hands-on and kids focused!
Come explore the natural world with us. Great for kids 5 and older (must be
accompanied by an adult). Use natural materials to make works of art! What
natural items can you use to make paint? Come to try some out for yourself!
Meet at the Environmental Education Center (west beach). We also have drop-by
crafts in the Environmental Education Center every day from 12-3pm.