Events

August 20th at 1:00pm Come and celebrate Smokey Bear’s 72nd Birthday with us at the E.B. Lyons Nature Center! Activities and hikes will help you explore nature; learn about the environment, […]

August 20: Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party! 1-3pm Come and celebrate Smokey Bear’s 72nd Birthday with us! The party will start at 1:00pm at the E.B. Lyons Nature Center. Activities and […]

Rescheduled for September 3rd- due to high water and safety August 27: Canoeing 1-3pm A free afternoon of relaxing discovery on Catfish Creek for all ages. Meet at the Canoe Launch […]

September 3rd  from 1-3pm A free afternoon of relaxing discovery on Catfish Creek for all ages. Meet at the Canoe Launch Parking Area. This program is first come, first served, […]

Sept. 7: Preschool Hour 10-10:45am Bring your little one out to E.B. Lyons Nature Center for a fun, educational program. Each session will feature a different theme and will focus […]

Sept. 9: ***CANCELLED*** Dusk Hike 8-9:30pm

Come learn about some of the most interesting slimy and scaly creatures that live around us! Expert herpetologist Terry VanDeWalle will share his knowledge about reptiles and amphibians through this […]

Mines of Spain Road will be closed at the railroad crossing (south of Mar Jo Hills Road) for crossing repair work from 7 AM tomorrow, Thursday 9/15 to 5 PM […]

September 17 : Kayaking 1-3pm Want to learn to kayak? Come out to Catfish Creek and join a Naturalist on the water. Ages 12 & up, parent supervision required. This program […]

Mines of Spain Road will continue to be closed at the railroad crossing (south of Mar Jo Hills Road) for crossing repair until 5 PM Monday, 9/19.  Motorists should use […]