DISCOVERY COVE NATURE CENTER
LAKE THUNDERBIRD STATE PARK

Saturday, May 1st
10:00 am – Wildflower Walk. Oklahoma wildflower expert Pat Folley will lead us on a walk in the vicinity of the Nature Center.
1:00 pm – Flower Bookmarks. Decorate your own one-of-a-kind bookmark. Ages 3 and up. 50¢ fee.

Saturday, May 8th – International Bird Migration Day
9:00 am – Bird Walk. Weather permitting, join us for a walk around the Nature Center area to see what birds we can see and hear. Wear sturdy shoes, and tick repellent is strongly recommended. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
10:30 am – Birds of Lake Thunderbird – Enjoy a slide presentation of birds that live around the lake, with recorded calls for most.
1:00 pm – Hummingbird Feeders – Make a simple hummingbird feeder out of a baby food jar. Ages 6 and up . $1.00 fee (50¢ if you bring your own baby food jar).
2:30 pm – Birds for Kids. Information and activities about birds for children ages 2 to 6.
3:30 pm – Bird Bookmarks. Decorate your own one-of-a-kind bookmark. Ages 3 and up. 50¢ fee.

Saturday, May 22nd
10:30 am – Oklahoma Turtles. Meet the Nature Center’s 7 different kinds of turtles and see some of them being fed.
Saturday, May 29th
11:00 am – Bats Around Us. A slide show for all ages featuring interesting facts and outstanding photography.
1:00 pm – Oklahoma Reptiles – Learn the characteristics of different reptile groups and meet the Nature Center’s resident representatives. All ages.
2:30 pm – Reptile Bingo. Play this fun and informative variation of the familiar game. Ages 2 and up (2s and 3s may need a little help).

Monday, May 31st
11:00 am – Caterpillars and Butterflies. Learn about the life cycle of butterflies while making a cute caterpillar or butterfly (or both) from egg cartons, pipe cleaners and construction paper. Ages 3 and up. 50¢ fee per item.
1:00 pm – Oklahoma Insects. Learn about insects and see some of the many kinds found in Oklahoma. Ages 4 and up.
2:00 pm – Bug Bingo. Play this fun and informative variation of the familiar game. Ages 2 and up (2s and 3s may need a little help).

Discovery Cove Nature Center is located in the Clear Bay Area of the park, off Hwy 9, about .9 miles down Clear Bay Ave., just before the Turkey Pass boat ramp. More information, contact Kathy at 321-4633 or crowssecret@sbcglobal.net.

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