Upcoming Events

Ages 18 and up

Join Holistic Health Coach Michelle Daniel of The Lifestyle Technique as you learn some basics of nutrition and how you can incorporate them into your next board. Gather with others and have fun preparing your own make-and-take charcuterie board and learning a few small bites recipes!

Registration deadline: Sunday, May 5

Ages 8 – 14

Let’s have some sun-soaked fun! Discover the incredible potential of the sun’s rays as you create a solar cooker, sun print art and more exciting projects!

Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 1

Ages 16 and up

Kick off Mother’s Day weekend with a unique floral program with Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush. Students will use enamel paints to decorate glass vases and then arrange a wildflower bouquet!

Registration deadline: Sunday, May 5

Recommended for ages 9 and up

Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on a leisurely walk through the park to focus on bird identification. Bring binoculars if you have them; a limited supply will be available to borrow. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Thursday, May 9

All ages

Participants can enjoy the paved path at the Kennard Nature Nook while stopping at various booths along the way. Each booth will have interactive games, giveaways, and all things sunshine and feathers! The event falls on World Migratory Bird Day and will feature birding activities for all! The Kennard Nature Nook will also have various activities. Participants are encouraged to travel along the path visiting booths at their own pace. The last time to start the route is noon. This is a Tools to Trek program.

Ages 6 and up with an adult companion (Adults can register in addition to create their own terrarium)

Kids and adults alike will enjoy being creative with sand art — with the bonus of adding live air plants. All materials are included for this fun project, including the choice of a vertical or horizontal vessel.

Registration deadline: Sunday, May 5

Ages 4 – 10 with adult companion

Prepare a Mother’s Day brunch with a parent/guardian. Katie Blauser from Eat Pretty Darling will lead each pair through making mini quiche, yogurt parfait and fresh orange juice.

Please note: all major food allergens could be present in this class

Registration deadline: Monday, May 6

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

We will complete crafts with sensory themes and take short hikes in the park! This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. Strollers are not recommended at parks with natural terrain. The Crafts with Nature May programs are identical, please only select one.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 7

Ages 18 and up

Meet up with other trail trekking enthusiasts to focus on refining a particular skill for each session.

May (Forest Field Park): Arm Day! Building Up Arm Muscles

We ask that you please preregister so that we can have an accurate prediction of attendees.

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

We will complete crafts with sensory themes and take short hikes in the park! This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. Strollers are not recommended at parks with natural terrain. TheCrafts with Nature May programs are identical, please only select one.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 7

Ages 6 – 12

Summer camp is just around the corner and we are so excited! Join us for an evening of all our favorite camp games, hikes and activities to celebrate the start of summer. Finish the night sharing your favorite camp stories around a campfire with s’mores.

Registration deadline: Thursday, May 9

Ages 18 and up

Join us on a stroll through your park! A naturalist will point out seasonal changes and discuss the wildlife we observe. Hike is on a natural path.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, May 13