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Forever Wild Family Friday: Movie Night: African Cats
Friday, Dec. 2
7–8:30 p.m.
Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Join us for a family friendly-movie in the park with hot chocolate and popcorn. Bring your sled for outside fun on our lit sledding hill. All ages. Free; registration requested. Register now.
Homeschool Activity: Winter Ecology
Wednesday, Dec. 7
1–3 p.m.
Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Be an ecologist for the afternoon and explore how wildlife adapts to winter. Ages 6-12. Fee: $6/youth. Register now.
Knee-High Naturalists: The Hibernators of Winter
Thursday, Dec. 8
10–11:30 a.m.
Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Find out if hibernators really sleep all winter long. Ages 3-6. Fee: $8/youth; adults Free. Register now.
Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Nights
Friday, Dec. 9
5–9 p.m.
Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Explore Lebanon Hills Regional Park Bring by headlamp or moonlight on alternate Friday evenings this winter. Warm up by the bonfire or in the Visitor Center. Hot beverages on sale; ski and snowshoe equipment for rent. Bring your own headlamp. All ages. Free. A Dakota County cross-country ski pass required for skiers 18 years and older.
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike for Women
Friday, Dec. 9
7–9 p.m.
Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Enjoy a guided moon-lit snowshoe on the trails of Lebanon Hills Regional Park (hike if poor snow conditions) and roasted marshmallows over the campfire. Ages 15 and older. Fee: $15/person. Register now.
Full Moon Snowshoe Hike for Adults
Saturday, Dec. 10
7–9 p.m.
Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Enjoy a guided moon-lit snowshoe on the trails of Lebanon Hills Regional Park (hike if poor snow conditions) and roasted marshmallows over the campfire. Ages 15 and older. Fee: $15/person. Register now.
Acorns ‘n Oaks: Snow and Ice
Sunday, Dec. 11
2–4 p.m.
Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Explore the park with your favorite budding nature nut. Ages 6-9. Fee: $8/youth; adults Free. Register now.
Knee-High Naturalists: The Hibernators of Winter
Saturday, Dec. 17
10–11:30 a.m.
Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Find out if hibernators really sleep all winter long. Ages 3–6. Fee: $8/youth; adults Free. Register now.
Scout Badges: Bear Cub Scouts: Take Care of Your Planet
Saturday, Dec. 17
2–4 p.m.
Visitor Center, Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Earn your Wildlife Badge by learning about the plant and animal life around us. Ages 8–10. Fee: $8/youth. Register now.