Canoeing, Kayaking, Hiking, NATURE EDUCATION, Summer Camp, Animal Encounters, Research and More!
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Full Moon Kayak
Experience Otter Point Creek in a unique way as you paddle by the light of the full moon. Must pre-register.
Johnny Appleseed Day
Celebrate apple harvest season and the life of Johnny Appleseed, an American folk hero and environmental pioneer. Hear his story, make an apple craft, and…
Family Feed
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…
Fall Fun Pre-K Party
Explore the season with games, activities and more down by the shore.
Critter Hunt Kayak
With animal scavenger hunt in hand, search high and low while paddling the marsh. Can you find them all?
Learn to Crochet
Are you interested in learning how to crochet, but not sure where to start? Join us for an instructor-led workshop to learn the fundamentals of crocheting. We…
Hiking the Appalachian Trail
Our very own Park Naturalist, Katie Rice, hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2025. She finished the 2,000+ mile journey on October 4th. Come hear about her…
StReaM Team Monitoring – Sampling Date
Trained volunteers contribute to community science through water quality and physical stream monitoring at the Leight Park stream restoration site. Every other…
Halloween Fairy Houses
Fairies like Halloween too! Learn about these mythical creatures and gather materials in our woods to make the perfect house to attract fairies to your own…
Family Feed
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…
Family Feed
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…
Ollie’s Halloween Festival
Enjoy the season’s finest fun with live animal encounters, crafts, candy, a costume photo-booth, apple cider, campfire, and more! Other fun activities and food…
Meet a Critter
Check out our live critters up close while discovering what makes them special.
Family Feed
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…
Family Feed
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…
Seasonal Changes in Plants Homeschool Series
Explore the park with our naturalist and learn about seasonal changes in plants. This is a drop-off program. Dates: 10/16, 10/23, and 10/30
Recycled Shrinking Art
Learn about the importance of recycling and make some amazing shrinking art.
Firemaking 101
Have you ever wondered how to light a fire without using matches or a lighter? Come learn the basics of making a fire in the wilderness using flint and steel,…
StReaM Team Monitoring – Sampling Date
Trained volunteers contribute to community science through water quality and physical stream monitoring at the Leight Park stream restoration site. Every other…
Fall Foliage Kayak
Paddle along Otter Point Creek and view the changing colors as the autumn season sets in.
Wicked in the Woods
Spikes, fangs, and claws, oh my! Plants and animals have a variety of defenses to protect themselves. Learn what they are and then explore the trails of Leight…
Family Feed
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…
Dissection Lab for Home Schoolers
Spend time in the lab learning how to dissect animals and identify major organs, while gaining appreciation for the complexities of living organisms. This is a…
Family Feed
Want to help feed our hungry critters? Come to our Family Feed program that lets you behind the scenes and help the naturalist feed the animals! Registration…