Title: “EarchCachingâ„¢ in the Big Thicketâ€Location: Big Thicket National PreserveLink out: Click hereDescription: “EarchCachingâ„¢ in the Big Thicketâ€, 10:00 am. Learn how to use a GPS in the fun new sport of EarchCachingâ„¢. Meet at the Kirby Trailhead for a 2-mile hike with some off-trail travel. We have some GPS units available to borrow, or bring your own. Bring water,…
Title: “Science, Nature, and Youâ€Location: Big Thicket National PreserveLink out: Click hereDescription: “Science, Nature, and Youâ€, 11:00 am. Kids! Learn how science works by doing a study of your own “carbon footprintâ€. Learn to conduct scientific research and collect your own data. Meet at the Kirby Trailhead for a 2-mile hike. Bring 2 empty 2-liter bottles, water, lunch, good walking…
Title: Village Creek Canoe TripLocation: Big Thicket National PreserveLink out: Click hereDescription: Village Creek Canoe Trip, 10:00 am. Come paddle down Village Creek with rangers! Learn about habitats, practice map-reading skills, and picnic on a sandbar on this easy float trip. Meet at the boat launch on Hwy 327 at 10 am. Participants must provide their own canoe or kayak,…