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Thu 19 Jun
Vista Trail Hike
Thursday, June 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join us on one of our favorite hikes in the Bird Conservation Area. The Vista Trail takes us through old growth forests and grasslands. Although this is not a bird walk, we may see them along the way. This moderate hike is about 2.5 miles over woodland trails. The trail surface may have tree roots and there are a few hills. We will meet near the playground in the Rolling Hills Campground.
Registration: Not required
Thu 19 Jun
History Hike
Thursday, June 19, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Take a leisurely walk around the beach area and up to the Tulip Hill picnic area to hear about how Green Lakes became the park it is today. Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps building the park in the 1930s. This hike is between 1-2 miles. Meet at the Environmental Education Center (West Beach).
Registration: Not required
Sat 21 Jun
Nature Exploration Walk
Saturday, June 21, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Do you know a kid who loves exploring? That is just what this walk is all about! Join an environmental educator as we explore along one of our trails. We may even go a little off trail once or twice. We will use hand lenses to get up close with nature. Together we will learn how to make observations to become more aware of the natural world around us. We will walk 1 to 1.5 miles. Wear sneakers or other good walking shoes, bring a water bottle, and consider wearing bug spray. Meet at the Environmental Education Center (West Beach).
Registration: Not required
Thu 26 Jun
Old Growth Hike
Thursday, June 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Green Lakes State Park
Join us on another of our favorite hikes through old growth forests. This trail takes us through the area known as the "Tulip Tree Cathedral." This moderate hike is about 3-3.5 miles over woodland trails. The trail surface may have tree roots and there are a few hills. We will meet near the playground in the Rolling Hills Campground.
Registration: Not required
Thu 26 Jun
Secrets of the Lake Walk
Thursday, June 26, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Join an educator on a guided hike around the lake to learn its secrets. Why is the lake green? How is it a rare lake? What unusual life live in its depths? This is a two mile walk on a flat crushed gravel trail. Usually takes between 1-1.5 hours. Guide presents info along the first ¼ mile. Simply enjoy the walk and view for the rest of the hike and ask the guide any questions you have. Meet at the Environmental Education Center (West Beach).
Registration: Not required
Sat 28 Jun
Map and Compass Treasure Hunt
Saturday, June 28, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Green Lakes State Park
Learn how to use a compass while on a treasure hunt! This is a kid focused program; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Reserve Shelter Ball Field.
Registration: Not required