Open Hearth Cooking Rescheduled
Due to last weekend's unseasonable snowstorm, the Friends of High Point
State Park's Open Hearth Cooking celebration has been rescheduled for
this Saturday, November 5th, from 11 AM to 3 PM in the Interpretive Center.
Before Open Hearth begins, at 10 AM, join the Park Naturalist for an easy 1.5-mile walk
around Sawmill Lake. We'll look for signs of beaver activity and see how
many different kinds of seeds we can find as the plants prepare for
winter. Some portions of the trail may be muddy, so wear appropriate
footwear. This walk is suitable for adults and families with children
age six and up. Meet at the Sawmill Lake boat launch. When we're done,
we can all go up to the Interpretive Center for hot beverages and to see
what's cooking on the fire.
High Point's summer programs are underway! Check the Google Calendar to the left for a full listing or click on the links above to find out more about weekend programs in July and August, Thursday Scavenger Hunts, Friday Family Nature Programs, Saturday morning Discovery Pack programs, and the Friends of High Point events, including outdoor concerts and yoga classes.
Saturday Mornings from 10:00 to 11:00 AM
July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, August 13, August 20, August 27, & September 3
Families with children age four through ten. Meet at the Sawmill Lake Boat Launch. For more information about Discovery Packs, click on the link above. Come join a park naturalist for a short activity and pick up a Discovery Pack to borrow for the rest of the day. Discovery Packs contain items like nets, magnifiers, bug boxes, crayons, and much more! You'll also receive a guide that is full of fun outdoor activity ideas for things to do with the items in the Pack.
Packs will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, one per family, as supplies last. There is no cost for the program or to borrow the Pack, but you may be held responsible for any items that are missing or seriously damaged when it is returned.
Packs must be returned to the Interpretive Center by 5:00 PM on the same day they are borrowed.
You may also borrow a Discovery Pack by stopping by the Interpretive Center, Wednesdays through Sundays after 12 noon.
The the High Point Interpretive Program blog will be on temporary hiatus until mid-spring. Too keep up with programs and events sponsored by the Friends of High Point State Park, check out their new blog at www.friendshighpointstatepark.blogspot.com.
The Friends of High Point State Park will be hosting their annual Open Hearth Cooking Day on Saturday, October 30 from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM in the Interpretive Center at High Point.
Cooking demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the day. Visitors are encouraged to stop by at any time and taste a sample of the food that has just come off the hearth. A variety of foods will be prepared, including snacks, soups, meats, and desserts. Park souvenirs and crafts will be for sale, and there will be a seasonal story time with a coloring activity for kids at 1:00 PM.
This event is free of charge, but donations are appreciated. Proceeds support future Friends of High Point programs and events. The Friends of High Point State Park is a not-for-profit organization that supports historical, scientific, educational, recreational, and natural resource management activities within the Park.
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