National Trail Parks and Recreation District

A Spring Wildflower Hike will be held on Friday, April 28 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Rebert Pike Nature Park. Look for spring wildflowers on the trail while learning interesting folklore. Participants should meet at the shelter house off the parking area at Rebert Pike Nature Park. This walk is free, Pre-registration is recommended. For more information call National Trail Parks and Recreation District at 328-PARK.

The next Nature Journaling walk will be Saturday, April 29 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Rebert Pike Nature Park. Practice creative writing, drawing and other artistic devices as you journal in nature. Bring your own journal. This program is held outdoors. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is available online by going to www.ntprd.org. Meet at the Shelter House off the parking area. For more information call 328-PARK.

A Spring Migration Bird Walk will be held from 7:30 am to 9:00 am at the Snyder Park Clubhouse area. Explore natural areas looking for warblers and other birds. Be prepared for wet grass. All skill levels are welcome. Bring binoculars if you have them. Meet at the Snyder Park Clubhouse Shelter House. Pre-registration is recommended and available online by going to www.ntprd.org. For more information call National Trail Parks and Recreation District at 329-PARK.

Nature At Night will be held on Friday, May 5 from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm at the Snyder Park Clubhouse area. Hear stories around the campfire from Johnny Appleseed. A Stargaze will begin at 8:30 pm and will feature a large industrial telescope. This program is free and pre-registration is required and available online by going to www.ntprd.org. For questions call 328-PARK. Nature at Night is in partnership with the Clark County Park District.

The next Play Pals is Thursday, May 11 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the National Trail Parks and Recreation District Administration Building. Play Pals is open to children ages 2-4 along with an adult companion. Play Pals offers parents and caregivers the opportunity to participate with their little ones on fun activities including learning stations, story time, songs, arts and crafts and new learning experiences. The registration fee is $5 and pre-registration is required. For more information call 328-PARK.

Wild About Nature Day will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Snyder Park Clubhouse area. Celebrate Mother’s Day with a variety of nature educational activities. Meet a live deer and fox. Nature walks begin at 10:15 am and 11:00 am and will meet at the Clubhouse Shelter House. Herb plants will be given out to all Mothers while supplies last. This program is free and for all ages. For more information call 328-PARK.

Gift of Giving, open to ages 10 and older, will be held on Saturday, May 13 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the National Trail Parks and Recreation District  Administration Building. Make beautiful cards and a holder. Everything you need to complete the project and instructions will be provided. All children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The registration fee is $20 or $35 per couple. For more information call 328-PARK.

Trail Walkers will meet on Tuesday, May 2 at 10:00 am at Eagle City Soccer Complex to walk on the Simon Kenton Trail. Trail Walkers highlights the multi-purpose trail system while promoting fitness, fellowship and fun. These guided walks are self-paced. The 2017 Trail Walkers program is sponsored by Richards, Raff and Dunbar Memorial Home and Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home. For more information call 328-PARK.

Trail Hikers is organized by National Trail Parks and Recreation District and held on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Rebert Pike Nature Park on the 1st, 3rd & 5th week of the month and at New Reid Park on the 2nd & 4th weeks of the month. These guided, self-paced hikes will allow you to explore and enjoy our local natural environment. Hiking boots are recommended. The program is free. For more information call 328-PARK.

Trail Riders will meet on Monday, May 8 at 10:00 am, meeting at the County Line Road Staging Area. Trail Riders is a guided, self-paced biking program that is approximately 15 miles, exploring local bike trails while promoting fitness and fun.  Bike helmets are required. For more information call 328-PARK.