Media contacts: Colleen Coyne, DNR communications director, (651) 296-5023; Dave Crawford, Wild River State Park Naturalist (651) 583-2925.
Friday, August 7, 9:00 p.m., at the campground amphitheater. All About Bears!
The word "bear" brings many different images to people’s minds.
Some think of teddy bears, some think of Smokey the Bear, and a few think of that large bruin that raided their campsites one summer.
Whatever the image, we often misunderstand theses large creatures. Learn All About Bears through an introduction and short film.
Saturday, August 8, 11:00 a.m., starting at the Trail Center.
Wildflower Walk.
Do you enjoy wildlife? Without wildflowers and a variety of different kinds of habitat, Wild River State Park wouldn’t have all the kinds of wildlife we do. This short hike will travel at a relaxed pace to visit examples of the prairie habitat and wildflowers which the park is working to restore.
Saturday, August 8, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., at the visitor center.
Fascinating Fungi.
LeslieJo Meyerhoff, a self-taught educator who passes the test for knowing mushrooms well - she’s been eating them for years and is still alive - provides an illustrated talk and a wealth of personal experience about the world of fungi in our forests and prairies.
Saturday, August 8, 8:00 p.m., at the Amphitheater. Iron Chef: Campfire Edition Tired of the same old boring campfire foods? Or do you think you are a campfire connoisseur? Join us for dessert in an Iron Chef style competition. Sign up ahead of time at the Visitor Center or arrive 15 minutes early to be a judge or on your own team of chefs. Or just come to watch and share cooking tips! Following the main event, everyone will have a chance to try their skill at making some creative cuisine.
Sunday, August 9, 11:00 a.m., at the visitor center. Slithery Snakes!
Are snakes slithery, sneaky, and slimy? Or are they cool, quiet, and cautious? Learn about the snakes found in this park, see live examples (Ripley, a 5 3/4 foot bull snake, and Winnie the garter snake), and touch - if you dare - a representative of this fascinating group of animals. Feeding time is after the program, for those who want to watch.
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