Events

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 […]

Sept. 21: 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. 23: Dirty Jobs: Insect Edition 4-5pm Some of the dirtiest jobs on the planet are done by insects. Join a Naturalist as we take a close up look at […]

Oct 1: Scavenger Hunt- Self -Guided All Day Come enjoy the outdoors and possibly discover something new! Take a hike on any of our beautiful trails and try to spot […]

October 8th from 1-3 pm A free and relaxing afternoon on Catfish Creek for all ages. Meet at the Canoe Launch Parking Area. This program is first come, first served, […]

Oct 9: Microscopic Optic Topics 1-2pm “There is an entire universe under that rock!” Imagine all of the hidden pieces of nature that we cannot see just by taking a […]

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 on a variety of topics […]

Oct 15: Fall Nature Crafts 1-3pm Celebrate the beauty of fall with fun nature crafts. We will be creating from materials found in nature, such as leaves and pine-cones. There […]

The E.B. Lyons Nature Center is now closed on weekends through the winter. The Mines of Spain State Recreation Area is open.