Austin Nature Day event listing

Family Nature Quest

April 3, 10:00am - 1:00pm

McKinney Roughs Nature Park, 1884 State Hwy 71 West, Cedar Creek

Sponsored by: McKinney Roughs Nature Park
www.lcra.org/mckinneyroughs
Cost: 0
Preregistration required:
Call (512)303-5073 or email outdoorprograms@lcra.org to pre-register for hikes.

Event description:
Sat., April 3 10 am-1 pm, FREE, all ages Hikes are one hour and leave from Visitors’ Center at 10 am and noon Celebrate the changing of the seasons at McKinney Roughs! Come to the park for a fun family hike with a naturalist who guides you along one of our many beautiful trails. We’ll bring together a unique blend of natural history to tell the story of how land and water stewardship are critical to thehealth and vitality of the Colorado River. After your hike, experience McKinney Roughs’ interactive exhibits, enjoy a nature craft, or borrow a trail pack to take the kids outside for a self-guided nature scavenger hunts. Bring a picnic lunch and make it a family nature day! Pre-registration is recommended for hikes. Hikes are limited to the first 20 participants and are designed to include families with children of all ages. Clubs or groups should schedule a private hike.

Outdoor activities

In case of rain: Event will be cancelled
indoor exhibit hall and craft

Handicap informationHANDICAP ACCESSIBLE

Not accessible to public transportation

Parking information:
Free parking in lot.

Bike racks are not available

Age level:
Event for entire family

Level of difficulty: Moderately challenging
What to bring:
water bottle, sturdy shoes for hiking, sunscreen, hat

This activity includes the following:

Guided activity or tour
Museum-style display
Plant identification
Birding
Butterflies
Wildflowers
Hiking



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