As you wander the trails of local coastal forests, do you recognize the trees towering above, and the plants trailing your feet? Join us for a stroll through the forest to get to know the common trees and forest plants of our region, including the fascinating life of ferns and the importance of mosses! From spore catapults to hidden bats in bark, we’ll learn about some native plants and forest ecology on this beginner-friendly nature walk.
read moreWhat happens in the Park after dark? Join us for a stroll to learn all about the nocturnal animals of the waters, skies, and forest and how they adapt to thrive after the sun has set. We’ll try our luck and listen for the slap of beaver tails, the hoots of owls, and the yips of coyotes and other creatures who come out in the evening light on this nature outing. Bring a friend, a flashlight, and a curious mind as we explore the critters who reign during the night shift!
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Photo: Iris Removal (Greg Hart)
As sunset falls over the waters and trees of Beaver Lake, the beavers emerge from their lodge and begin their nightly duties, and bats take to the sky to hunt insects nearby as they prepare for hibernation or migration. Come along on this walk at dusk to learn about the animals that may emerge in the evening around the wetland habitat.
read moreIf you direct your senses to the skies, waters, and bushes, you’ll encounter birds swooping for flying insects, feasting on ripe berries, and enjoying the late summer abundance. Come along on our monthly birding program, Birds of a Feather — no experience necessary!
read moreAs you venture along the wetland trail, you might hear the croaks and calls of nearby frogs, the quacks of resident ducks, and the buzz of bumblebees and dragonflies flying above the water — if you’re lucky, you also might just spot a beaver! How well do you know the animals that call Beaver Lake home?
read moreJoin us for a stroll down the lush South Creek Trail, learning about the trees towering above, the mossy carpet below, and the wildlife calling this forest home — from woodpeckers to coyotes to little brown bats.
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