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Cache River Junior Naturalist Days
Wednesday, July 10, 17, 24 & 31; 1pm-2pm
Location: Cache River Wetlands Center
Calling all future naturalists! Explore the ecology and history of the Cache River wetlands through art, hands-on learning, and simply getting out into the wild! Each Wednesday in July, beginning on the 10th, participants will complete a different part of the Cache River Wetlands [...]
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Free Fishing Day at the Cache
Date: June TBA
Location: Shawnee Community College Pond
Come out for a fun afternoon of fishing! Kids can learn the basics of knot-tying, hook- baiting and casting. Rods and reels will be loaned on a first come first-served basis. No fishing license is required for the day. For more information, call Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge at [...]
CACHE RIVER NATURE FEST 2013
We are just a short few weeks away from the Cache River Nature Fest 2013. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for a fun filled day at the Cache River Wetlands Center. It is scheduled for May 11th, 2013 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Remember to check out the Nature Fest website at: www.cacherivernaturefest.org.
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WILD FLOWERS OF HERON POND
Saturday, April 20th at 10:00 a.m
Join Naturalists John and Martha Schwegman for a guided hike of Heron Pond. This trail is known for its spectacular wildflowers and April is one of the best times to see them. This hike will not only be during the peak of the spring wildflower blooms, but also during the [...]
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MOVIE NIGHT: SEASONS OF THE OTTER
Thursday, April 4th from 7:00p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Grab your family and friends for a relaxing evening with your fellow nature lovers. Movies about nature will provide viewers of all ages with a fun way to learn about the outside world. This year’s movie series theme will be, “Game Species: More Than Just Food”. We will focus on [...]
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Movie Night at the Cache–Is That a Skunk?
May Movie Night Featured Presentation: Is That a Skunk?
Location: Cache River Wetlands Center
Grab your family and friends for a relaxing evening with your fellow nature lovers to watch Is That a Skunk?
This year’s movie series theme is, “Game Species: More Than Just Food”. We will focus on the natural history of hunted species found within [...]
Cache River Nature Fest
Saturday, May 11, 8am-4pm Location: Cache River Wetlands Center
Join us for the 12th year of Cache River Nature Fest, an event that highlights the rich diversity of habitats and wildlife in the Cache River Watershed! Guided canoe tours, bike trips, hikes, and special presentations will be scheduled throughout the day and will feature live animal [...]
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Wild Orchids, Lilies and Irises of the Cache River Basin
Saturday, March 23, 10am-11am
Location: Cache River Wetlands Center
Naturalists John and Martha Schwegman will take you on a virtual tour to learn about these wild flowers found within the Cache River Basin. A photo presentation of these beautiful wildflowers will highlight their flowering time, ecology, habitat, and distribution. For more information, call the Cache River Wetlands [...]
Hummingbirds-Winged Jewels
Saturday, March 16, 1pm-3pm
Location: Cache River Wetlands Center
Get ready for the spring migration of hummingbirds by preparing your yard or garden for their arrival. The right habitat will supply these jewels of the sky with enough food resources and nesting opportunities that they will make their home in the neighborhood.
For more information, call the Cache [...]
Movie Night at the Cache–River Otter
April Movie Night Featured Presentation: River Otter
Location: Cache River Wetlands Center
Grab your family and friends for a relaxing evening with your fellow nature lovers to watch River Otter.
This year’s movie series theme is, “Game Species: More Than Just Food”. We will focus on the natural history of hunted species found within the Cache River watershed [...]
Movie Nights at the Cache--Is That a Skunk?
