Hard Labor Creek
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Saturday April 27 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Beginner Archery Class
Want to shoot an arrow in archery, but don’t know how? Here’s your chance to learn some archery skills. Soon you’ll be hitting the bullseye. Program geared to participants 10 years and above. Space limited to 10 participants. Call the park office to register in advance.......More
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Saturday April 27 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Twilight Kayak Tour - Learn about the Civilian Conservation Corps -
Explore Lake Rutledge as we scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife. Watch the changing colors on the water and the sky as the sun sets. A ranger will interpret the role the CCC made in creating this great park in the 1930s. For more info and to register, please cli......More
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Sunday April 28 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Wildlife Viewing Paddle
Explore Lake Rutledge on this ranger-guided tour. We will scan the sky and woods looking for wildlife, specially raptors (hawks, falcons, eagles). Ages 6 and up. Please bring water, sunscreen, waterproof phone case, binoculars (if you can) and a towel/change of clothes.......More
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Saturday May 4 8:00am - 2:30pm EDT
Waterwheel Golf Tournament
Proceeds will fund waterwheel preservation and park Infrastructure costs. Fees: $80 Public fee, $70 Guests of Annual Green Pass Members, $50 Green Pass Members, Volunteers/Staff. Fees per person include: green fees, cart, range balls, lunch and prizes! For more info an......More
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Saturday May 4 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Survival Skills (Compass Orienteering, Fire Building)
Walk through the forest with a ranger, looking for materials to build a fire and learn how to orient yourself using a compass. Then, build a fire without matches. Supplies provided. Geared towards participants 8 years and older. Spaces are limited. For more info and to ......More
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Saturday May 11 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Mother's Day Twilight Paddle
Enjoy a sunset outing with your family looking for wading birds and raptors. Open to anyone who can swim. Kids must be 6 or older and with an adult. Bring water, bug spray and a change of clothes or towel. For more details and to register, please click on this event's t......More
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Friday May 17 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Night Hike and Scorpion Hunt
We're heading into the night to learn about the things that we can't normally see. By using provided UV lights, you will see scorpions and millipedes glowing in the dark. Meet at the park office to walk along an easy/moderate 3/4 mile trail. Kids ages 6 and older. Bring......More
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Saturday May 18 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Survival Skills (Compass Orienteering, Fire Building)
Walk through the forest with a ranger, looking for materials to build a fire and learn how to orient yourself using a compass. Then, build a fire without matches. Supplies provided. Geared towards participants 8 years and older. Spaces are limited. For more info and to ......More
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Saturday May 18 8:45pm - 10:00pm EDT
Night Creatures Hike
Explore the woods on a different light, meaning at night. We'll walk along a moderate to strenuous nature trail looking for cicadas, bats and moths. If we are lucky, we may see synchronous fireflies. Event suitable for ages 8 and up. Pre-register by calling the park off......More
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Wednesday May 22 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Homeschool at Hard Labor Creek
Join our naturalists for a variety of nature oriented, hands-on activities. Sessions mainly on the second and fourth Wednesdays. Weather permitting. Programs designed for children ages 8-12. Please bring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Wear closed-toe shoes. Registe......More
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Friday May 24 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Night Hike and Scorpion Hunt
We're heading into the night to learn about the things that we can't normally see. By using provided UV lights, you will see scorpions and millipedes glowing in the dark. Meet at the park office to walk along an easy/moderate 3/4 mile trail. Kids ages 6 and older. Bring......More
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Saturday May 25 8:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf
Come and enjoy our miniature golf course in a different light — at night! The park will be keeping the mini-golf course open late and provide glow-in-the-dark accessories. We will provide glow in the dark golf balls and the course itself will have markers to assist pla......More