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Sun 3
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Bird Walk

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watch 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

group All Ages

Age(s): All Ages
Location: Woodland Mound | Seasongood Nature Center

What to know

Take a walk over paved and unpaved trails through hotspots for migratory and breeding birds. Search for warblers, tanagers, orioles and more. Bring your own binoculars or borrow some from Great Parks.
Sun 3
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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Park in a Day

calendar_today Sunday, May 3

watch 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

group Teens and Adults

Age(s): 8+
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Visitor Center

What to know

Lace up your boots and conquer the park, one trail at a time! Wander through woodlands, wetlands and prairies as you cover all 14.4 trail miles in one amazing day. Along the way, discover the beautiful views, hidden corners and wild stories woven into Great Parks’ largest destination. Bring a lunch to refuel midway through the adventure, then power your way to the finish. Bragging rights guaranteed!
Cost: $20/person
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Sun 3
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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One Trail, 12 Times

calendar_today Sunday, May 3

watch 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM

group All Ages

Age(s): 8+
Location: Sharon Woods | Harbor

What to know

Gather once a month and watch the newly improved Sharon Lake flourish with time! From shifting seasons to animals returning to shore, experience the lake’s transformation by walking a consistent path and capturing photos to see what’s changed with each visit.
Sun 3
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Pokémon Nature Quest

calendar_today Sunday, May 3

watch 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

group Children

Age(s): 8-12
Location: Glenwood Gardens | Gatehouse & Trailhead

What to know

Have you ever wanted to assemble a real-life Pokédex? Hike the trails with Professor Hickory to make nature observations and, if you’re lucky, encounter some Pokémon along the way!

Cost: Free
Sun 3
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Prairie Pollination Power

calendar_today Sunday, May 3

watch 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

group All Ages

Age(s): All Ages
Location: Miami Whitewater Forest | Tallgrass Prairie Trailhead

What to know

Discover the buzzing and fluttering heroes of the Tallgrass Prairie Trail. Sweep a net through the wildflowers, learn to identify native insects and take home tips for harnessing pollinator power in your own backyard. 
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