Friends Caring for Cowan Lake State Park
Friends Caring for Cowan Lake State Park is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit
Events 2025
(All events subject to change)
April 11th Nature Photography 10am
Bring your camera or phones and learn from a professional photographer on how to capture the magic of the nature world. Meet at the Nature Center. Weather appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes recommended.
April 11th Mammal Mania 1pm
Visit the Nature Center to learn about what makes a mammal, and which ones call Ohio home.
April 12th Green Up Day 9am-12pm
Join your park Naturalists and volunteers at the Lake to celebrate Earth Day! Meet at the parking lot by Cowan Lake Kayak Launch to join in on making Cowan a more beautiful place. Whether you want to pick up trash, or remove invasive plants, there will be plenty you can do. This event makes a great volunteer opportunity for church and scout groups, families, or individuals. All are welcome! Closed toed shoes and water recommended!
April 12th The Raptor Report 4pm
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the different raptors in our care!
April 18th Archery for All 4pm
Join your Naturalists at the Nature Center and learn the art of the bow. Possible cancellation based on weather. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate.
April 18th Completely Batty 7:30pm
Meet your park Naturalists and volunteers at the Nature Center Classroom to learn all about Ohio’s bats! Featuring special guests rehabbed Amy Steven’s and her education ambassador bat. Get the chance to feed and pet this amazing species.
April 19th Wildflowers and Warblers 10a
Meet at the Nature Center for a hike as you listen for the songs of Warblers and observe beautiful spring ephemerals.
April 19th Vernal Pool Adventure 2pm
Put on your muck boots, grab your nets and go searching for amphibians of all kinds. Learn to identify different critters based on what they look and sound like. Outdoor and weather permitted clothing recommended.
April 19th Wildlife Invasion 4pm
Stop by the Nature Center to meet some of Cowan’s wild Animals Ambassadors. Get up close and personal as you learn about their unique adaptations.
April 25th It’s for the Birds 12pm
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about identifying and feeding backyard birds, and then make your own seed mix to take home.
April 25th Archery for All 4pm
Join your Naturalists at the Nature Center and learn the art of the bow. Possible cancellation based on weather. Must be present at the beginning of the program to be able to participate.
April 26th Spring into Wildflowers 12-4p
Join your park Naturalists at the Nature Center for a short hike along Tree Top Trail to learn fun facts and how to identify some of Ohio’s beautiful wildflowers. There will be a hike at the beginning of each hour.
April 26th The Raptor Report 4pm
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the different raptors in our care!
Entire Month of May Crappie Fishing Tournament
See flyer for more details.
More event details to come....
**ALL ACTIVITIES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**