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Longest Day Hike
Kick off Summer with an epic day hike. We will hike our longest trail on the longest day of the year! Come along with Trails and Open Space staff on this seven-mile trek around Lake Chapman. Wear shoes for hiking and dress for the weather. Pack in plenty of water and essences for this 4-hour walk.
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Longest Day Hike 
8 - 100  N/A  Sa  06/19/2021
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sandy Creek Park - Cooks Trail Trailhead 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Kick off Summer with an epic day hike. We will hike our longest trail on the longest day of the year! Come along with Trails and Open Space staff on this seven-mile trek around Lake Chapman. Wear shoes for hiking and dress for the weather. Pack in plenty

Night Hikes
Discover local trails by moonlight! Come along on our guided night hike. Enjoy activities that enhance the beauty and magic of our forest at night.
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Night Hike 
8 and up  N/A  F  05/21/2021
8:30 PM - 9:45 PM
Southeast Clarke Park - Skate Park 		$2.00 Res, $3.00 Non-Res
We will meet for this hike at the skate park trail head.

Trail Discovery Tour
Join Trails and Open Space staff on a guided hike. We will discuss plant, animal and mineral residents we encounter along the trail. Learn about the history of the park and the efforts made to preserve our public forest.
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Birchmore Discovery Tour 
8 and up  N/A  Sa  07/17/2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Memorial Park 		$2.00 Res, $3.00 Non-Res

Family Fun Ride
Curious about the Greenway and Firefly Trail? Want to get the family out on bikes for a ride? Enjoy this 6-mile tour of our multi-use trail system. We will stop to enjoy the sites and discuss points of interest along the route. Bring your own bike and helmet.
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Family Fun Ride * CANCELED
8 and up  N/A  Sa  05/15/2021
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sandy Creek Nature Center 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

Hike into History
Take a guided hike with Trails and Open Space staff. Learn about the social, economic, and natural history of our public spaces.
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Hike into History Ben Burton Park 
8 and up  N/A  Sa  08/21/2021
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Ben Burton Park 		$2.00 Res, $3.00 Non-Res
Wear shoes and clothes appropriate for hiking. Bring water for the hike.

Bats' Night Out
Come out to Dudley Park for an evening with the bats. Learn about local bat populations and how to help them. A question and answer session with bat researchers will be followed by a guided hike. We will visit the park's bat houses to see if the bats are home, and watch them as they emerge to feed. Enjoy demonstrations of bat research equipment.
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Bats' Night Out 
N/A  N/A  F  06/11/2021
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dudley Park 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

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