Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines.

Spring Ambience

WATERVILLE — Join the naturalist for a relaxing stroll across the dam to see and hear the different sights and sounds of Spring on Saturday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. Topics of discussion will center around what is being seen and/or heard. This is designed to be an informal program. Meet at the beginning of Lake Shore Trail, at the kiosk at the top of the dam. The program should last about one hour.

Spring Ambience Hike

NORTH BEND — Join the naturalist at Hyner Run State Park on Saturday, May 16, at 3:30 p.m., for a relaxing stroll down the Nature Trail to see and hear the different sights and sounds of Spring. Topics of discussion will center around what is being seen and/or heard. This is designed to be an informal program. Meet at the amphitheater by the pool for this program, expected to last one hour.

Edible Astronomy

CROSS FORK — Join the Ole Bull park educator at the amphitheater on Saturday, May 23, at 3 p.m., to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations and the stars associated with them. Along the way, we’ll learn and construct a constellation model of the stars using fun and tasty treats! This program is designed for kids and kids at heart!

Birdsong Bingo

CROSS FORK — Do you know the difference between a bird song and a bird call? Come on out to the amphitheater at Ole Bull State Park on Saturday, May 23, at 6 p.m., to learn about these differences. Along the way, learn some common birds and their distinct vocals. Afterward, we’ll play some fun and exciting Bingo to test what you learned!