On Friday, Aug. 11th, and throughout the weekend, the Perseids Meteor shower reaches its peak! Come by the Nature Center in the evening to learn about the meteor shower and (weather permitting) get a chance to see some meteors yourself!
Thursday 08/10
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Make A Herbarium Journal
Bring your own notebook, use one provided, or make one at the nature center and get started on your very own herbarium journal! Join in on collecting and identifying plants while learning how to preserve them and keep them in your notebooks to use for identifying the plants around you.
1 – 4: What floats your boat?
Think you have what it takes to make the best boat that floats? Come by the nature center and learn about what makes things float in water, and then create your own boat using materials found around the park!
Friday 08/11
10:30 am – 12 pm: Ecosystem Building
Figure out what you'd need to add to a mason jar to create the perfect ecosystem for an animal or insect of choice. Supplies included.
1 - 4: Lake Chemistry
Take water quality samples and learn about the ecology and geology of Lake Dunmore!
9 pm - Lakeside meteor shower/evening paddle
The Perseids meteor shower is reaching its peak this weekend! Stop by the nature center to watch a short video on the Perseids, and then step outside to see them either on the beach or out on the lake. This will be weather dependent- in the event of clouds it will just be an evening paddle; in the event of storms, the event will be canceled.
Saturday 08/12
10:30 am – 1 pm: Maple Dendrology/maple syrup tasting
Learn about how to identify maple trees and try some local syrup of different grades!
1 - 4: Lake Chemistry
Take water quality samples and learn about the ecology and geology of Lake Dunmore!
Sunday 08/13
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Maple Dendrology/maple syrup tasting
Learn about how to identify maple trees and try some local syrup of different grades!
1 - 4: Lakeside watercolors/sketching
Sit by the lake and practice your art skills by drawing or painting the environment around you