NOVEMBER PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Programs are free of charge but
require pre-registration through our
online system.
Programs at Harris Lake County Park
Family Disc Golf with Capital Area
Disc League (CADL)
Saturday, Nov. 5
Register Here for 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Register Here for 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
For ages 5 and up
This special instructional program is for players of all levels. Disc golf professionals from Capital Area Disc League will provide interactive lessons for beginners (and those who just want to sharpen their skills!). Try out what you have learned on a short practice course! Bring your own discs or borrow ours. Choose the time slot that best suits your schedule.
Meet at the Cypress Shelter side of the large open playfield in our Day Use area.
Birdability Birding
Wednesday, Nov. 9; 9 - 11 a.m.
For all ages
Register Here
Join park staff on a bird outing to look for our year-round species, as well as migratory visitors. Birders of all experience levels are welcome! This outing will be < 1 mile on flat, paved trails and the fishing pier. Our route will be fully accessible for wheelchairs and others with mobility concerns. We will spend some time scanning the lake for waterfowl, so if you have a spotting scope please bring it! Binoculars will be available to borrow for anyone who needs them.
Meet at the Loblolly Shelter.
Kids Discover Nature: Magic of Fall
Thursday, Nov. 10; 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
For ages 2-5 with accompanying adult
Register Here
Fall is finally here! Come experience the fall foliage at Harris Lake County Park and learn why leaves change color this time of year. We will read It’s Fall by Linda Glaser and enjoy the vibrant colors of the cut-paper illustrations by Susan Swan. Then we will explore the park in search of the many colors and shapes of fall.
Meet at the Cypress Shelter.
Geocaching 101
Sunday, Nov. 13; 2 - 3:30 p.m.
For ages 6 and up
Register Here
Geocaching is a treasure hunt where participants use GPS coordinates to track down hidden “caches.” We will learn how to use traditional GPS units and the Geocaching app (by Groundspeak) and then find real geocaches hidden in the park. Wear closed-toe, comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.
Fall Wagon Rides
Sunday, Nov. 20
Register Here for 1 - 2 p.m.
Register Here for 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
For all ages
*Both rides are full. Please join the wait list.
Bring the family out for a wagon ride along the back roads of the park to enjoy the fall colors and the beauty of autumn! Staff will interpret the natural and historical features of the park along the ride.
Meet at the wagon at the playground.
Virtual Wild Wednesday:
Water + Land = Wetland
Wednesday, Nov. 30; 3 - 3:30 p.m.
For all ages
Register Here
Meet the powerhouse of ecosystems: wetlands! Learn what makes them special, the different types you can find around the world, the amazing benefits they provide, and the vast array of critters that call them home. A Zoom program link will be sent to registered participants.
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