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Amphibian Exploration & Vernal Pool Project

Star Watch

Harry Potter Marauders Map Adventure - NEW

Get your wands ready! Follow in Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s footsteps using a special map to find 10 hidden clues around Smithville Park. This program is a fun way to learn orienteering with a map! Did you participate previously? We have 10 new questions and answers for this adventure! Some trails are NOT suitable or accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Costumes are welcome! No walk-ups accepted. Maximum of 6 people per party. Miles: 2.00 - natural terrain & stairs. Audience: Ages 8 and up. Knowledge of Harry Potter lore is required.

Harry Potter Marauders Map Adventure - NEW

Get your wands ready! Follow in Harry, Ron, and Hermione’s footsteps using a special map to find 10 hidden clues around Smithville Park. This program is a fun way to learn orienteering with a map! Did you participate previously? We have 10 new questions and answers for this adventure! Some trails are NOT suitable or accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. Costumes are welcome! No walk-ups accepted. Maximum of 6 people per party. Miles: 2.00 - natural terrain & stairs. Audience: Ages 8 and up. Knowledge of Harry Potter lore is required.

Curious Birders Club: Weed Wrangle & Litter Clean-Up

Wellness Walk

Tuesday Talk: Living Fossil Walk

Did you know that relatives of some of the earliest plants to appear on Earth thrive at Smithville? Enjoy this brand-new topic as we take the time to closely observe and learn about the plants that were present during the Carboniferous Period, 330 million years ago. Our walk around the park will take us past Equisetum and Lycopodium and other examples of ancient plants. Difficulty: easy-moderate; crushed stone or paved path with some steps. Miles: 1.8.

Mindfulness in Nature: Community Circle

Friday Forum: Living Fossil Walk

Did you know that relatives of some of the earliest plants to appear on Earth thrive at Smithville? Enjoy this brand-new topic as we take the time to closely observe and learn about the plants that were present during the Carboniferous Period, 330 million years ago. Our walk around the park will take us past Equisetum and Lycopodium and other examples of ancient plants. Difficulty: easy-moderate; crushed stone or paved path with some steps. Miles: 1.8.

Birding 101

Birding is a fun and popular form of recreation, but it can be challenging and overwhelming as a beginner to know where to start. This program is for those interested in beginning birding, suitable for children and adults. Learn the essential basics for bird identification, tips for choosing binoculars, how to use binoculars, and birding do’s and don’ts. Join us in the field to see for yourself how enjoyable birding can be! Loaner binoculars will be available to those who do not have their own. Instructor: Jen Bulava. Difficulty: Easy, combination of grass & crushed stone trails. Miles: less than 1.

Living Fossil Walk

Did you know that relatives of some of the earliest plants to appear on Earth thrive at Smithville? Enjoy this brand-new topic as we take the time to closely observe and learn about the plants that were present during the Carboniferous Period, 330 million years ago. Our walk around the park will take us past Equisetum and Lycopodium and other examples of ancient plants. Difficulty: easy-moderate; crushed stone or paved path with some steps. Miles: 1.8.