The Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer programs to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person fee for the programs, most of which will take place at the Environmental Center in Lancaster County Central Park, 1 Nature's Way, Lancaster. Children under age 3 may attend for free. Registration and payment are required by noon on the business day before the event, unless stated otherwise.
Explore the Bluebird Trail, a program for people of all ages, will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 18. Naturalist Lisa J. Sanchez will lead participants along the bluebird trail, learning about the life cycle of bluebirds and other cavity nesters.
A Full Flower Moon Hike for adults age 18 and older will be held on May 18 from 8 to 9 p.m. Participants will meet Sanchez in the parking lot just before sunset to head out on a hike through the fields and wood and along the creek.
What's That Bug? will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. The program is open to children age 3 and older. Children will join naturalist Vanessa Stager and look under fallen logs and rocks and collect bugs to take home.
Nature Play, for youngsters ages 12 to 36 months, will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, May 24. During each session, naturalist Kristyn Small will lead an exploration of nature through play, including group activities like parachute games, stories, and yoga, as well as free play with natural materials. Parent participation is essential.
Shelter Building and Outdoor Survival, for people age 10 and up, will take place on Saturday, May 25, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at campsites 3 and 5 at the Mill Creek Camping Area, 19 Nature's Way, Lancaster. Naturalist Ellen Blazer will teach youths about different types of shelters, and then they will work together to build shelters of their own. Children may be dropped off if parents sign a permission slip, or parents may attend as well.
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