Moonlight Paddle
Enjoy Lake Benson by moonlight. Canoes and tandem kayaks seat two paddlers. Please arrive 10 minutes early to receive safety equipment and instructions. Pre-registration is required. The fee is per craft( only one adult needs to register).
LOCATION: Lake Benson Boathouse
AGE: 16 + Canoe or Tandem Kayak
DATE: Thursday, 5 / 20 / 27 TIME: 8:00-9:30 PM
COST: Resident $ 24, Non-Resident $ 34 Solo Kayak
DATE: Thursday, 5 / 20 / 27 TIME: 8:00-9:30 PM
COST: Resident $ 12, Non-Resident $ 17 Canoe or Tandem Kayak
DATE: Friday, 6 / 18 / 27 TIME: 8:30-10:00 PM
COST: Resident $ 24, Non-Resident $ 34 Solo Kayak
DATE: Friday, 6 / 18 / 27 TIME: 8:30-10:00 PM
COST: Resident $ 12, Non-Resident $ 17 Canoe or Tandem Kayak
DATE: Sunday, 7 / 18 / 27 TIME: 8:30-10:00 PM
COST: Resident $ 24, Non-Resident $ 34 Solo Kayak
DATE: Sunday, 7 / 18 / 27 TIME: 8:30-10:00 PM
COST: Resident $ 12, Non-Resident $ 17 Canoe or Tandem Kayak
DATE: Tuesday, 8 / 17 / 27 TIME: 8:00-9:30 PM
COST: Resident $ 24, Non-Resident $ 34 Solo Kayak
DATE: Tuesday, 8 / 17 / 27 TIME: 8:00-9:30 PM COST: Resident $ 12, Non-Resident $ 17
Songwriters Circle with Carrie Marshall
Join recording artist and songwriter Carrie Marshall to dive into the fundamentals( and FUN!) of songwriting. Get inspired by writing prompts and creativity, while exploring the backbone of every great song: melody, harmony, rhythm, and lyrics. Meet other writers in our area and let your artistic voice shine! The sessions will end with a showcase of the participating songwriters, with the public invited to come listen and celebrate.
LOCATION: Garner Performing Arts Center AGE: 16 + DATE: Tuesday, 10 / 13 / 26-2 / 16 / 27 TIME: 7:30-9:00 PM COST: Resident $ 200, Non-Resident $ 250
Spider Sniffing
Explore White Deer Park for spiders at night. Flashlights held at the tips of participants’ noses help“ sniff” out the park’ s eight-legged friends. Work together to identify the species found. Participants must bring their own flashlight and a sense of adventure
LOCATION: White Deer Park Nature Center AGE: 8 + DATE: Friday, 10 / 2 / 2026 TIME: 7:30-9:00 PM COST: Family Resident: $ 7, Non-Resident: $ 10 Individual Resident: $ 3, Non-Resident: $ 5
Winter Waterfowl Workshop
One of the highlights of winter is the arrival of migratory waterfowl at local lakes and ponds. Learn how to identify the ducks, geese, and other bird species that spend the season in our area. During an indoor presentation at the Nature Center, participants will explore field marks, behaviors, habitats, and identification tips before heading to Lake Benson Park to practice their new skills in the field. This program is ideal for both beginner birders and experienced birdwatchers looking to refresh their winter waterfowl knowledge. Program dates will be announced subject to winter’ s weather conditions and migration patterns to help ensure the best possible wildlife viewing opportunities.
LOCATION: White Deer Nature Center and Lake Benson Park
AGE: 16 + DATE: December 2026 and January 2027 TIME: 9:00-11:00 AM COST: Resident: $ 3, Non-Resident: $ 5
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