How will you choose? Newts, forage fish, squirrels, music, bats night out, S’mores, and more
||| FROM RACHEL BAKER for FRIENDS OF MORAN |||
Summer Walks & Talks are free educational programs offered by Friends of Moran in support of Moran State Park every year. This summer’s programs feature local experts and researchers giving presentations on cultural and natural history within Moran State Park, and our Music in Moran series features local musicians.
The 2021 schedule offers 42 educational programs and 4 music events ensuring there’s something for everyone! All ages are welcome at Walks & Talks and Music in Moran events, with the Junior Ranger programs geared towards children. The full schedule and event details can be found at friendsofmoran.org, as well as Friends of Moran on Facebook and @moran_state_park on instagram.
- How to Be a Citizen Scientist, Sundays, June 20 — August 8
- A Sense of Place: Nature Awareness and Contemplation, Sundays, June 20, September 19
- Bea & Cindy’s Mor’n S’mores, Friday June 25
- Junior Ranger programs for kids, Saturdays, June 26 — August 14
- The Iconic Stone Tower Tour, Saturdays, June 26, July 24, August 14, 21, 28
- Wildflowers & their Pollinators, Wednesday, July 7
- Forage Fish & Their Link to Salmon & Orca Whales, Friday, July 9
- Newts & Frogs & Salamanders, Oh My!, Friday, July 16
- Squirrels in Moran State Park and on Orcas Island, Friday, July 16
- Music in Moran featuring Brograss, Saturday, July 31
- Medicinal Plants of Moran State Park, Sunday, August 1
- Bird Sleuth! Birds of the Alpine Woods and Meadow, Saturday, August 7
- Music in Moran featuring Tow Away Zone and The Daves, Saturday, August 14
- Shinrin-Yoku, Forest Bathing Stroll, Thursday, August 19
- The Forest Fantastic!, Friday, August 20
- Bats’ Night Out! Bats over Mountain Lake, Saturday, August 21
- Music in Moran featuring Irthlingz and Tom Rawson, Saturday, August 26
- Music in Moran featuring JP and the OK Rhythm Boys, Saturday, September 4
- Moran State Park in Photographs: Recent and Historic, Thursday, September 10
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