Upcoming Events

All ages

It’s Pi Day! Join us for either an approximately 3.14-mile hike on natural and paved trails or a 1-mile hike on crushed limestone and paved paths. Staff and volunteers will guide you through the park. A limited number of custom CWPD Pi Day stickers and special treats will be available at the end! Please dress for natural trails and bring water. Natural trails may be muddy. Strollers are not recommended on natural trails.

Walk-up registration is permitted for this program. Preregistration is requested so we can plan accurately.

Ages 3 – 5 with adult companion

Let’s celebrate and learn about sugar maples! We will learn how and why these trees are used for maple syrup production. Then we will visit some tapped trees and take a taste of some real syrup.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under

Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Each egg will represent an animal you can find in your parks. Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under

Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Each egg will represent an animal you can find in your parks. Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under

Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Each egg will represent an animal you can find in your parks. Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under

Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Each egg will represent an animal you can find in your parks. Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under

Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Each egg will represent an animal you can find in your parks. Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

Recommended for families with children ages 8 and under

Celebrate spring by learning about animals that lay eggs. Search for and collect an egg from twelve stations and turn them in for a prize! Each egg will represent an animal you can find in your parks. Glen Helen Raptor Center will be bringing some feathered friends. The trail and stations will take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

Ages 18 and up

In this workshop, we are going to create a waterfall painting using resistance techniques. We will start with a quick warm-up exercise, then a black and white watercolor and wrap up with a full-color watercolor. Leave the class with two versions of your waterfall. Studio materials are provided to use while in the class.

Registration deadline: Friday, March 8

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

We will complete crafts with sensory themes and take short hikes in the park. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. Strollers are not recommended at parks with natural terrain. The Crafts with Nature March programs are identical, please only select one.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

All ages

Wooden eggs can be reused in your holiday traditions or used as décor. Your family will get one dozen wooden eggs to paint and personalize. During the painting process, the instructor will showcase replica bird eggs. Price includes one dozen 2.5-inch flat-bottomed eggs. Paint is provided.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

All ages

Wooden eggs can be reused in your holiday traditions or used as décor. Your family will get one dozen wooden eggs to paint and personalize. During the painting process, the instructor will showcase replica bird eggs. Price includes one dozen 2.5-inch flat-bottomed eggs. Paint is provided.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

Ages 18 months – 4 years with adult companion

We will complete crafts with sensory themes and take short hikes in the park. This program is limited to one adult companion per registrant. Backpacks and front carriers are appropriate if your child is not walking. Strollers are not recommended at parks with natural terrain. The Crafts with Nature March programs are identical, please only select one.

Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 12

Ages 8 and up

We will head out at dusk to search for the American Woodcock and observe their spectacular dance! This is a Tools to Trek program.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 18

Ages 4 – 6 with adult companion

Children will design their own spring theme canvas and enjoy an interactive story during this fun evening with Kristin Bailey from The Purple Paintbrush.

Registration deadline: Monday, March 18