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Fri
26
Jul
Friday, July 26, 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 (1st
west beach parking area). Registration Required (opens July 19th at
noon): https://forms.office.com/g/98D92vP2pe.
Registration: Required
Fri
26
Jul
Friday, July 26, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Minecraft Scavenger Hunt Hike- Did you know many of
the objects found in Minecraft are also found in the real world? Take a short
walk along the Lake Trail to see if you can find Minecraft items in real life!
Bring the whole family to enjoy this self-guided walk (about a half mile) along
our Lake Trail. It is a wide, flat surfaced (crushed gravel), fairly flat
trail. If you are enjoying the hike, feel free to finish the 2-mile walk!
Starts at the Environmental Education Center (west beach parking area.)
Registration: Not required
Fri
26
Jul
Friday, July 26, 2024 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Are you a night owl? Stay out late to learn about some of
the animals that wake up when the sun goes down. Use your sense to explore the
world as they do. Meet at the reserve picnic area ball field. Wear bug spray
and dress in layers.
Registration: Not required
Sat
27
Jul
Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 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
parking lot).
Registration: Not required
Sat
27
Jul
Saturday, July 27, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Learn how to use a map and compass while on a treasure
hunt! This is a kid focused program; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Meet
at the Reserve Shelter Ball Field.
Registration: Not required
Tue
30
Jul
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Learn how to build a campfire safely and enjoy a sweet
treat! We will provide ingredients for S'mores. If you have any special dietary
needs, please feel free to bring your own ingredients. This is a kid focused
program; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Meet in outdoor classroom at the
Environmental Education Center (west beach parking lot).
Registration: Not required
Wed
31
Jul
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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 parking lot.)
Registration: Not required
Thu
01
Aug
Thursday, August 1, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 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 parking lot).
Registration: Not required
Fri
02
Aug
Friday, August 2, 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 parking
lot). Registration Required: https://forms.office.com/g/BnDmAQDK0R.
Registration: Required
Fri
02
Aug
Friday, August 2, 2024 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Pick up a scavenger hunt sheet outside the
Environmental Education Center and search for birds as your family walks along
the lake trail. This scavenger hunt can be completed along the first ¼ mile of
the trail, or you can finish the 2-mile walk around the lake.
Registration: Not required
Fri
02
Aug
Friday, August 2, 2024 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
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.
Registration: Not required
Sat
03
Aug
Saturday, August 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 located next
to the first west beach parking lot.
Registration: Not required
Sat
03
Aug
Saturday, August 3, 2024 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Where did the water in Green Lake come from?
Learn about all the places those drops of water have been on their journey to
the lake. Be a drop of water in this game and make a bracelet to track your
journey. Great for children 5+ (must be accompanied by an adult.) Meet at the
Environmental Education Center.
Registration: Not required