Events Calendar
Event list
Snail Trails
April 28
Spring is a great time to see snails and slugs in the forest! Come look for snails as we slug along the trails. Get all of your soft-bodied invertebrate questions answered as we observe these gooey ga ...
Homeschool Days: Orienteering
May 5
Orienteering is a great way to get out and enjoy nature! Join a naturalist for this brief introduction on maps and compasses, then take part in a friendly competition at the end to put those skills to ...
Discovery Hikes for Tykes
May 6
Take an unstructured discovery hike with a naturalist where the kids lead the way! As a group, we’ll choose a trail and discuss whatever we find on it: from slugs, to pinecones, to animal tracks, an ...
Sharing Nature with Your Child: Terrific Turtles
May 7
Discover Beaver Lake through the eyes of your preschooler! Each session brings a new opportunity for discovery through nature hikes, games, and crafts.May's theme is "Terrific Turtles." Join a natural ...
Spring Stargazing: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
May 8
Join local astronomy expert, Bob Piekiel, for an enchanting nighttime exploration of the spring sky. At their peak, the Eta Aquarids meteor shower can produce up to 30 meteors per hour. We’ll also b ...
Homeschool Days: Testing the Waters
May 12
How healthy is our water? Water quality is a hot topic in environmental conservation and affects everything from aquatic biodiversity to drinking water. Join a naturalist to explore how scientists tes ...
Discovery Hikes for Tykes
May 13
Take an unstructured discovery hike with a naturalist where the kids lead the way! As a group, we’ll choose a trail and discuss whatever we find on it: from slugs, to pinecones, to animal tracks, an ...
Sensory Night Hike
May 15
Experience your senses at night on this interactive hike! We will start off at the nature center building while the sun is just setting. Then we will wander through the trails making stops along the w ...
Discovery Hikes for Tykes
May 20
Take an unstructured discovery hike with a naturalist where the kids lead the way! As a group, we’ll choose a trail and discuss whatever we find on it: from slugs, to pinecones, to animal tracks, an ...
Pond Pals
May 27
Explore what lurks beneath the pond’s surface! A naturalist will guide the group down to the pond on the Lake Loop Trail (~15 minute hike one way). There, everyone will get a chance to dig through t ...
Blacklighting for Moths
May 28
Join a naturalist for an evening of Lepidopteran fun as we discover what moths and other nocturnal insects come to visit our blacklight! Bring flashlights or headlamps so you can safely make it back t ...
Native Plant Sale
June 6
Not only are native plants a beautiful addition to your garden, but they are also well adapted for local growing conditions and can better support native wildlife and pollinators. A variety of plants ...
Used Book Sale
June 6
Start your summer off with a good book at a great price. All proceeds of the sale benefit the Friends of Beaver Lake. Book prices range from $1-$3. Cash and credit cards accepted.Free with Park admiss ...