Explore the forest at night! We will go for a one-mile hike in the dark while we talk about all of the nocturnal animals that are found locally. Lanterns and flashlights will be available for use during the hike. Instructor: Blair Beavers Sa 4/1 • 9–10 p.m. • Register by 3/26 • 74007-A $4/in-city, $5/non-city • For all ages. Leonard Springs Nature Park
If You Build It, It Will Fly: Kite Making 101
Celebrate National Kite Month with us by making your very own kite! Learn how to make an amazing kite, using the material provided, as well as how to fly a kite. Feel free to bring your own kite to fly at the end as well! Registration is per child; children must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor: Autumn Brunelle Su 4/9 • 2–3 p.m. • Register by 4/3 • 74002-A $4/in-city, $5/non-city • For ages 13 yrs. and under w/parent. RCA Community Park
Night Paddle
Experience an evening of peace and serenity on Griffy Lake during the full moon. Navigate the lake, take deep breaths of fresh air, and watch the night sky light up the water. Each participant must register. Watercraft, paddles and life jackets are provided. Children age 14 yrs. and younger must be accompanied by a registered adult. Bring a flashlight to help you navigate back to your vehicle once you return to dry land. Tu 4/11 • 8–9:30 p.m. • Register by 4/9 • 74001-A $8/in-city, $9/non-city • For all ages. Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
Hiking trails, boat rental, and fishing. Boathouse opens in April! See page 13.
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Kick off Earth Week by learning about forest inventories and the trees present in Bryan Park. As a group we will take some common forestry measurements as the initial phase of a park-wide tree study. Additional measurements taken over time will provide detailed information about the growth and health of the trees in Bryan Park. Instructor: Josh Nickelson M 4/17 • 6–7 p.m. FREE • For ages 8 yrs and up. Bryan Park—Woodlawn Shelter
Family Night Paddle
The whole family is invited to this special Night Paddle in celebration of Earth Week. Let the kids stay up past their bedtimes to paddle out at sunset and watch darkness fall over Griffy Lake. Each participant must register and parents must accompany children under age 14 yrs. Watercraft, paddles, and life jackets are provided. Bring a flashlight to help you navigate your way once you get back on dry land. F 4/21 • 8:30–9:30 p.m. • Register by 4/20 • 74006-A $6/in-city, $7/non-city • For all ages. Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
Earth Day Paddle
Celebrate Earth Day on the water at Griffy Lake! This guided paddle travels the Griffy shoreline by canoe. We’ll stop along the way to identify native plants and animals. Learn about sustainable transportation and how you can help continue to protect aquatic lives and habitats! Canoes, paddles, and life jackets are provided. Children ages 14 yrs. and under must be accompanied by a registered adult. Instructor: Autumn Brunelle Sa 4/22 • 10–11 a.m. • Register by 4/17 • 74011-A $6/in-city, $7/non-city • For ages 5 yrs and up. Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
Pizza Box Solar Oven
Save energy on Earth Day by making your very own solar oven! We will start off by making mini pizzas with different toppings that we’ll cook up in our on-site solar oven and enjoy together at the end. While the mini pizzas cook, make your own solar oven to take home and use it to save energy all year long! Cost is per oven. Instructor: Blair Beavers Sa 4/22 • noon–1:30 p.m. • Register by 4/17 • 74005-A $7/in-city, $8/non-city • For all ages. Lower Cascades Park—Waterfall Shelter
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