Conservation Park Events

Conservation staff and volunteers host a number of events, workshops and projects throughout the year, including guided nature walks April through October.

Upcoming Dates

• Saturday, April 27, 2024
  10 - 11:30am

  Bird & Nature Adventures | Edna Taylor

  Do You Hear a Frog? ~ Join Naturalist Doug Davis for a guided walk to look and listen for new life in Spring! Do you hear a frog? Did you see a Robin? Are the Sandhill Cranes calling? Bring binoculars or a camera if you have one.Join a naturalist for an easy family-friendly walk from Aldo Leopold Nature Center into beautiful Edna Taylor Conservation Park and enjoy a bit of nature education … Read more

• Wednesday, May 8, 2024
  6 - 7:30pm

  Conservation Park Tour | Elvejhem Sanctuary

  Conservation Park Tours are educational staff-guided walks held at various conservation parks on the 2nd Wednesday, May - October. Event starting times vary, depending on the sunset and typically last about 90 minutes. Walks are held rain or shine, free to attend, easy-paced and family-friendly. No registration is required. Most locations do NOT have restrooms. As always, dogs and pets are … Read more

• Saturday, May 11, 2024
  9 - 11am

  Conservation Volunteer Day | Heritage Sanctuary

  Garlic Mustard Pull at Heritage SanctuaryJoin us for a rewarding morning of environmental stewardship as we work together to combat invasive garlic mustard at Heritage Sanctuary! Garlic mustard threatens the biodiversity of our local ecosystems, and your help is crucial in preserving the natural beauty of our community. Help us protect the rich, spring wildflower display at this park. … Read more

• Wednesday, June 12, 2024
  6 - 7:30pm

  Conservation Park Tour | Edna Taylor

  Conservation Park Tours are educational staff-guided walks held at various conservation parks on the 2nd Wednesday, May - October. Event starting times vary, depending on the sunset and typically last about 90 minutes. Walks are held rain or shine, free to attend, easy-paced and family-friendly. No registration is required. Most locations do NOT have restrooms. As always, dogs and pets are … Read more

• Wednesday, July 10, 2024
  6 - 7:30pm

  Conservation Park Tour | Cherokee North

  Conservation Park Tours are educational staff-guided walks held at various conservation parks on the 2nd Wednesday, May - October. Event starting times vary, depending on the sunset and typically last about 90 minutes. Walks are held rain or shine, free to attend, easy-paced and family-friendly. No registration is required. Most locations do NOT have restrooms. As always, dogs and pets are … Read more

• Wednesday, August 14, 2024
  6 - 7:30pm

  Conservation Park Tour | Turville Point

  Conservation Park Tours are educational staff-guided walks held at various conservation parks on the 2nd Wednesday, May - October. Event starting times vary, depending on the sunset and typically last about 90 minutes. Walks are held rain or shine, free to attend, easy-paced and family-friendly. No registration is required. Most locations do NOT have restrooms. As always, dogs and pets are … Read more

• Wednesday, September 11, 2024
  5:30 - 7pm

  Conservation Park Tour | Owen

  Conservation Park Tours are educational staff-guided walks held at various conservation parks on the 2nd Wednesday, May - October. Event starting times vary, depending on the sunset and typically last about 90 minutes. Walks are held rain or shine, free to attend, easy-paced and family-friendly. No registration is required. Most locations do NOT have restrooms. As always, dogs and pets are … Read more

• Wednesday, October 9, 2024
  5 - 6:30pm

  Conservation Park Tour | Moraine Woods

  Conservation Park Tours are educational staff-guided walks held at various conservation parks on the 2nd Wednesday, May - October. Event starting times vary, depending on the sunset and typically last about 90 minutes. Walks are held rain or shine, free to attend, easy-paced and family-friendly. No registration is required. Most locations do NOT have restrooms. As always, dogs and pets are … Read more