Celebrate the changing season with an evening outdoors. As day and night find balance, join the Outdoor Recreation School for a guided hike through the beauty of autumn—crisp air, changing leaves, and the sights and sounds of the season all around us. After the hike, gather around the campfire to relax, connect and roast marshmallows. Bring warm layers, your sense of adventure and welcome the new season with us! $8/person.

Step into the beauty of early fall with a guided walk through the prairie while learning to identify late blooming wildflowers. We'll take time to observe the shapes, colors and textures of wildflowers like prairie blazing star, goldenrod and asters. Inspired by our walk, we'll return to a campsite complete with outdoor easels to capture the prairie's vibrant spirit with watercolor paints. All materials provided—just bring your curiosity and creativity. This program is in partnership with Scott County. All ages welcome. Free.

Celebrate Parktober, a month-long park trails mileage challenge, with an evening adventure at Murphy Hanrehan Park Reserve. On this 2.5-mile guided hike along turf trails, we will explore hilly, scenic views and a sweeping prairie vista, taking in the crisp autumn air and observing the seasonal changes. Meet at the horse trail entrance located off Sunset Lake Road. All ages welcome. This program is in partnership with Scott County. Free.

Be a part of the prairie restoration process! Hike with us into gorgeous, lush prairies to collect native wildflower seed. All seed collected will support continued restoration of the nearly 2,000 acres of prairie in Three Rivers Parks. No experience necessary; we'll provide training at the start of each session. Reservations required. Free.