Itasca State Park Naturalist Programs

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Five Facts in Five Minutes: Animal Tracks
Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 10 a.m.-Noon

Near the Mississippi Headwaters (under the porch of the Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center if rain.)
 Only have a minute to learn about Itasca State Park? Check out a unique feature at the naturalist station as you visit the Headwaters of the Mississippi River.
 
 
Pack-a-Snack Story Hike: Lost in the Woods by Carl R. Sans II and Jean Stoick
Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 10:30-11 a.m.

Meet at the front doors of the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center. (If raining, the program will be held inside the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center.)
 Families with children ages 2-6 years old, pack a snack in your backpack and join a naturalist volunteer on a short hike in the woods to our destination which includes sitting on a blanket, reading this week’s story and enjoying a snack (if you choose to bring one). This safe, stroller friendly hike is a great way to get outdoors and enjoy the park. NOTES: Adults must accompany children.
 
Jr. Naturalist: Fish Painting
Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 2-2:45 p.m.

Meet at the little pump house in Bear Paw Campground (near the bike trail).
 Kids, join the naturalist, as we learn about our amazing fish! Walleye, sunfish, northern pike and more. Make a fish painting to take home.