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WINONA LAKE – With extended hours of daylight, it can often be difficult to fill these long summer days, especially for families with young children at home.
Beat the boredom by attending one of the Lilly Center for Lakes & Streams’ variety of upcoming summer events!
Stories & STEM: June 10, 17, 24; 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Join us for an environmental-themed story and a hands-on activity to go with it. No RSVP required.
Fish Critter Encounter: June 12, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Lilly Center. Explore the amazing world of native fish with self-led activity stations. RSVP at https://lakes.grace.edu/events/critter-encounter-fish-3/.
Native Freshwater Mussels Workshop: June 13, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Lilly Center. Learn how to identify freshwater mussels then apply that knowledge to fieldwork in a nearby stream. RSVP at https://lakes.grace.edu/events/workshop-native-freshwater-mussels/.
Crayfish Critter Encounter: June 26, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Lilly Center. Explore the amazing world of crayfish with self-led activity stations. RSVP at https://lakes.grace.edu/events/critter-encounter-crayfish/.
Swamp Stomp: July 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Lilly Center. Middle schoolers will hike through woods and wetlands while participating in hands-on activities and learning about aquatic ecology. This event is in partnership with Warsaw Community Public Library. No RSVP required.
Snake Critter Encounter: July 10, 9:30-11 a.m. at the Lilly Center. Explore the amazing world of native snakes with self-led activity stations. RSVP at https://lakes.grace.edu/events/critter-encounter-snake-2/.
Summer Foraging Expedition: July 25, 10-12 p.m. at Tri-County Fish and Wildlife Area. Participants will learn how to identify and forage for edible plants while hiking light trails. RSVP at https://lakes.grace.edu/events/expedition-summer-foraging-2/.
Birding on the Water Expedition: Aug. 29, 7-9 a.m. at Grassy Creek Public Boat Launch. Raft down Grassy Creek while learning about native birds from a local expert and spotting them along the way. RSVP at https://lakes.grace.edu/events/expedition-birding-on-the-water/.
Visit the Lilly Center’s website to learn more about these events or RSVP at lakes.grace.edu/events.
