Are you really taking care of your pup during the hottest days of summer? Join Jesse Flores to learn tips and tricks for caring for your pooch during the Dog Days of summer. From summer bath time to special diets, beat the heat this summer with your best friend and learn how to spoil your...
Enjoy July’s full moon fireside at Isle a la Cache’s amphitheater. Listen to legends and folktales all about the moon and get a chance to take a closer look at the lunar surface with a telescope. We will also provide marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate for s’mores! Feel free to bring camp chairs and blankets...
Let the full moon be our guide as we walk in the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world. All ages. Please bring binoculars, limited pairs to lend.
Search the Youth Services department and see if you can spot all the bugs we've hidden! A surprise is in store for kids who can find them all. This scavenger hunt will run continually while prize supplies last, or until our next scavenger hunt arrives. ¡Busque en el departamento de Youth Services y vea si...
Lyman Woods will be here monthly to share with us all sorts of fun facts about the outdoors.
Curious about bees and beekeeping? Join us throughout the summer as beekeeping volunteers and Head Beekeeper demonstrate techniques with active beehives and explain their work. Demonstrations are for all ages and interest levels. The public bee hives are located on the southern end of campus. Sessions run from 11:00am - 11:30am or 1:00pm - 1:30pm....
Use all your senses to experience the world as an animal would. Get ready to investigate all the unique features that make animals truly remarkable! Science experiments, animal encounters, and other hands-on activities will guide you through the exploration of the amazing animal world. Cosley Zoo will be following State COVID-19 mitigation measures in place...
Cool off the summer heat with an ice cream sundae treat! Come make your own special sundae with all of your favorite toppings.
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