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Saturday April 11, 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM    Eat the Weeds! - Eat the Weeds!
You read that right! We're going to eat the weeds! First you will learn to identify common edible weeds. Then you will forage for a combination of them to be cooked and eaten right in the park.
 
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Spring Foraging - Spring Foraging
Learn what you can add to your plate from your backyards and the woods. Find out the guidelines for safely foraging in our parks, how to tell safe plants from dangerous look-a- likes, and more as you follow a self-guided trail with informative signs. A naturalist will be on site to answer your questions. Free handouts will be available while supplies last.Weather dates:  April 12th or 18th.Please arrive no later than 2:30 pm to allow time to complete the program. 
 
Sunday April 12, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM    Wildflower Walk - Wildflower Walk
The wildflowers at Indian Mound Reserve put on a spectacular show every spring. This naturalist-led hike will take you to see nature's bouquet in all its glory. Learn which flowers are native to the area, what pollinators they attract, and other cool facts as you hike into the enchanting Massie Creek gorge.Snow/Rain dates are:  April 18th or April 19th.
 
Tuesday April 21, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM    Homeschool Science Days - Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKE: Spring Wildflowers
Bring your homeschool groups outside for hands-on science designed for all ages. Two programs are designed just for homeschoolers. They are called Homeschool Science Days and Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES.   Homeschool Science Days are station-based with various fun, educational activities. These are drop in programs that begin at 10 am and go to noon. Please plan to arrive no later than 11:30 in order to have time to enjoy the activities.   Homeschool Science Days DISCOVERY HIKES  last 90 minutes and cover seasonal topics such as wildflowers, habitats, animal tracking and more.  These discovery hikes are guided and will leave promptly at 10 am.  Late guests will have to catch up.  The hikes end at 11:30 am.  Dress for the weather. This program will be entirely outdoors, rain or shine.   There is a chance that participants may get muddy. At least one adult must be present with each homeschool group.Registration is no longer needed for the homeschool educational series. 
 
Thursday April 30, 2026
10:00 AM - 10:00 PM    Private