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Discover a rich calendar of outdoor experiences at Great Parks. From guided hikes, wildlife encounters and exhilarating adventures to hands-on classes, garden clubs and family storytime, there’s something for every age and interest. Filter by location, activity type or visitor group to easily plan a visit across scenic parks, lakes, gardens and conservation areas. Many programs are free or reduced-cost, offering accessible ways to build confidence, wellness, creativity and connection. Perfect for families, nature enthusiasts and community explorers seeking enriching, active time outdoors.

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August 2026

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Tue 18
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Painting

calendar_today Tuesday, August 18

watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Age(s): 14+
Location: Woodland Mound | Seasongood Nature Center

What to know

Protect nature, care for the outdoors and explore Great Parks at our community volunteer project. Refresh the exterior of Seasongood Nature Center. Use a paint roller, roller with an extendable pole, and brushes to bring a fresh coat to the back deck behind the observatory. This project will be weather-dependent as it is exterior painting.
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Tue 18
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Adult Group Lessons

calendar_today Tuesday, August 18

watch 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

group Adults

Age(s): 18+
Location: The Vineyard Golf Course | Clubhouse

What to know

Beginner golf lessons are for new players and cover the basic fundamentals of the game, including stance, gip, swing, course ettiquette and chipping and putting.
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Tue 18
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Beginning Golf I

calendar_today Tuesday, August 18

watch 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

group Adults

Age(s): 18+
Location: Meadow Links | Clubhouse

What to know

A fun way to learn the wonderful game of golf! You will become familiar with the fundamentals of the five shots encountered on the golf course, including wood shots, iron shots, chipping, pitching and putting. Classes will cover fundamentals, rules and etiquette. Classes run five consecutive weeks.
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Wed 19
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Painting

calendar_today Wednesday, August 19

watch 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Age(s): 14+
Location: Sharon Woods | Sharon Center

What to know

Protect nature, care for the outdoors and explore Great Parks at our community volunteer project. Clean and paint the outdoor mews for our birds of prey at the Sharon Center. Maintaining and preserving these areas contributes to noise reduction for park guests and provides a suitable habitat for the rehabilitating birds. This fresh paint is for the birds!
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Wed 19
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Beginning Golf I

calendar_today Wednesday, August 19

watch 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

group Adults

Age(s): 18+
Location: Meadow Links | Clubhouse

What to know

A fun way to learn the wonderful game of golf! You will become familiar with the fundamentals of the five shots encountered on the golf course, including wood shots, iron shots, chipping, pitching and putting. Classes will cover fundamentals, rules and etiquette. Classes run five consecutive weeks.
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