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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 Sandy Creek Nature Center 
8 - 100 N/A F  11/19/2021
5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Sandy Creek Nature Center - Foyer 		$2.00 Res, $3.00 Non-Res
 
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Night Hike Southeast Clarke Park 
8 - 100 N/A F  12/17/2021
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Southeast Clarke Park - Skate Park 		$2.00 Res, $3.00 Non-Res
Wear clothing and shoes for hiking, Bring along a small flashlight. Children must be accompanied by an adult

First Day Hike
Kick off the New Year with Trails and Open Space. Join us for a First Day Hike at Sandy Creek Park. Burn off those extra holiday calories on this seven mile hike on Lakeside Trail. Wear sturdy shoes and layer-up for this adventure. Bring water and a snack to have on the trail.
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First Day Hike Sandy Creek Park 
8 - 100 N/A Sa  01/01/2022
11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sandy Creek Park - Lakeside Trail Head (Boat Ramp) 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Wear shoes and clothing for hiking. $2 park fee applies. Bring along a pack with water and a snack. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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 - 100 N/A Sa  12/18/2021
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Memorial Park - Birchmore Trail Trailhead 		$2.00 Res, $3.00 Non-Res
Wear clothing and shoes for hiking. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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 - 100 N/A Sa  02/26/2022
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Ben Burton Park - Parking Lot 		$2.00 Res, $3.00 Non-Res
Wear clothing and shoes for hiking. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Autumn Splendor Lakeside Loop Hike
Celebrate the beauty of fall with an epic day hike. Come along with Trails and Open Space staff on this seven-mile trek around Lake Chapman. Wear shoes for hiking and pack in essences for this 4-hour walk. The fall color should be spectacular.
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Autumn Splendor Lakeside Loop Hike 
8 - 100 N/A Sa  11/13/2021
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sandy Creek Park - Lakeside Trailhead East (Campsite Dr.) 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res

Introduction to Sustainable Trails Workshop
Interested in how to site, build, and maintain a pedestrian natural surface trail? Curious about the tools and techniques we use to build the trails you enjoy? Just want to get your hands dirty in the woods on a Saturday? Join Trails and Open Space staff for this family friendly workshop! Learn all the basics of safe tool usage and trail construction in this fun, hands-on 2 hour session.
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Introduction to Sustainable Trails Workshop Sandy Creek Nature Center 
10 - 100 N/A Sa  01/15/2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sandy Creek Nature Center 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Wear clothing and shoes for hiking. Bring along a water bottle.
 
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Introduction to Sustainable Trails Workshop Sandy Creek Nature Center 
10 - 100 N/A Sa  02/19/2022
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sandy Creek Nature Center 		$0.00 Res, $0.00 Non-Res
Wear clothing and shoes for hiking. Bring along a water bottle.

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