Bird & Nature Walks

Learn about plants and animals at the park on this one-mile hike. Meet at the Duck Pond Trailhead. Free with cost of admission.

Learn about animals in the park. Meet in the Penn Farm Amphitheater.

Learn the basics of geocaching, a scavenger hunt using GPS units. No equipment or experience necessary. Space is limited. Call Michelle at 972-291-5940, to check availability. Program is held in amphitheater that is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Free with admission.

Guided hike through historic farm. The farm's flat, grassy terrain can accommodate wheelchairs and strollers. Meet at Penn Farm parking lot

Basic camping equipment provided for this family camping event featuring workshops on building base camp, geocaching, fire building and outdoor cooking. $65/family up to six.

Guided 1.5-mile night walk. Wear close-toe shoes, long pants and weather appropriate clothes. Bring bug spray, flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot (just west from the normal Connemara entrance on Alma - see map on website) at 9 p.m. sharp and then walk to the Meadow the back way. Sign up on the Connemara website. This event is not appropriate for young children.

Learn basic birding techniques on this guided hike where participants can see up to 30-plus species. Bring binoculars, field guides, sunscreen and insect repellent. Wear long pants, closed-toed shoes. All ages welcome.

Visitors can hike at the Meadow Preserve for free at the monthly open house. Enter at Wooded Gate on east side of Alma, south of Bethany.

Master naturalist leads 1.5-mile night walk. Wear close-toe shoes, long pants and weather appropriate clothes. Bring bug spray, flashlight and binoculars or spotting scope. Meet at the Suncreek Park circular parking lot (just west from the normal Connemara entrance on Alma - see map on website) at 9 p.m. sharp and then walk to the Meadow the back way. Sign up on the Connemara website. This event is not appropriate for young children.

Event-goers will meet birds of prey up-close, fly homing pigeons, dissect owl pellets, try out binoculars and spotting scopes, take a birding hike, create bird art and make bird feeders. Taco Party food truck will be onsite for lunch. Parking is $5. Free.