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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