Holiday Weekend at the Cove
LAKE THUNDERBIRD STATE PARK
NATURE CENTER ACTIVITIES
Saturday, July 3rd
9:00 am – Bird Walk. Please call 321-4633 or visit the Nature Center for details and to sign up.
11:00 am – Birds of Lake Thunderbird. Enjoy a slide presentation of birds that live around the lake.
1:00 – 2:30 pm – Plaster Casts, and Skins, Skulls, and Tracks. Make a plaster of Paris cast of an animal footprint. Then while it sets, we’ll learn what tracks, as well as skins and skulls, can tell us about how an animal lives. Ages 2 and up. 50¢ fee.
Sunday, July 4th
1:00 pm – Paint a Rock. Make your very own pet rock. Ages 4 and up. 50¢ fee. Allow time for paint to dry.
2:30 pm – Aliens Among Us. You may not believe your eyes when you see what small animals and plant parts look like under a microscope. Ages 6 and up.
Monday, July 5th
1:00 pm – Bats Around Us. A slide show for all ages featuring interesting facts and outstanding photography.
2:30 pm – Nature, Bug, or Reptile Bingo. Play one of these fun and informative variations of the familiar game. Ages 2 and up (2s and 3s may need a little help).
Discovery Cove Nature Center is located off Hwy 9, about .9 miles down Clear Bay Ave, almost to the boat ramp and across from Turkey Pass Campground. More information at 321-4633 or crowssecret@sbcglobal.net.
