Lowry Little Ones at Lowry Nature Center , in Carver Park Reserve .
Getaway to the outdoors
Please Credit Three Rivers Park District
The 3,700 acres of Carver Park Reserve are a gateway to the outdoors . Right here in Victoria , you can explore the park ’ s many trails and spot a trumpeter swan , nesting osprey , whitetailed deer , or a wide variety of waterfowl . But in addition to its natural beauty , the park is also host to many great programs .
Whether it ’ s watching songbirds up close as they are studied , tagged and released , stepping back in time to discover how the Grimm Farm changed the Midwest , or enjoying a paddle on Lake Auburn , there are many fun things for you to do with family and friends . Here is a list of programs hosted April 15 - May 31 .
My Preschooler & Me : Lowry Little Ones Discover nature at the Lowry Nature Center with your preschooler through indoor activity stations , songs , stories , crafts and outdoor exploration . Bring a picnic lunch for after or hike on your own . Reservations required . $ 5 / person . Ages : 2-5 , plus adult . Mondays , 10 – 11:30 AM Pond Exploration – May 8 (# 2LNC0110-02 ) What ’ s the Weather ? – June 12 (# 3LNC0110-01 )
Archery Learn basics of shooting safely and accurately at the archery range . Shoot at stationary targets and from an elevated platform . Equipment provided . Reservations required by two days prior . $ 10 . Ages : 14 +. April 29 — Saturday (# 2REC5000-01 ) 1 – 3 PM Family Archery . Ages : 7 +. April 29 — Saturday (# 2REC5001-01 ) 10 AM – Noon
Preschool Drop-off : Kits & Cubs Drop off your preschooler at the Lowry Nature Center to discover the natural world through hands-on learning , stories , art , songs , play activities , live animals and hikes . Reservations required . $ 10 . Ages : 4-5 . Mondays , 1 – 3 PM Colors and Shapes – April 17 (# 2LNC0100-03 ) Earth Day – April 24 (# 2LNC0100-04 ) Roots and Stems – May 1 (# 2LNC0100-05 ) Pond Exploration – May 8 (# 2LNC0100-06 ) Insects – May 15 (# 2LNC0100-07 ) Turtles – May 22 (# 2LNC0100-08 )
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Bird banding at Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve . Please Credit Three Rivers Park District
Bird Banding See wild songbirds safely trapped , studied , and tagged with numbered rings at the Lowry Nature Center . Groups of 10 or more : call 763.694.7650 to reserve a start time . Drop in anytime . Free . Ages : All . Saturdays , 9 AM – Noon April 22 (# 2LNC0000-01 ) May 20 (# 2LNC0000-02 ) June 17 (# 3LNC0010-01 )
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