Explore one of summertime's coolest habitats, the pond! Meet a naturalist at the dock to scoop with a net, identify aquatic invertebrates and plants, and get a closer look with a magnifier. All ages welcome. Free.

Learn about nature at your own pace through hands-on experiences. Each week features a different topic with a naturalist available to share insights and answer questions. Activities change weekly and may include self-guided activities such as a short hike, exhibit discovery or using an exploration kit. Designed for individuals, families and learners of all ages. Drop in anytime, no registration required. Free.

Spend two nights in a rustic log cabin making memories with your grandchildren (up to eight people per cabin). Join naturalist-led activities such as rock climbing, pond exploration, campfire cooking and crafts, or spend time relaxing on your own. All meals included. Maximum three children per grandparent. This camp is for grandparents and grandkids—parents get time at home! $325 per cabin plus tax.

Search the pond for turtles, frogs and tadpoles. Put on boots and use a net to catch pond animals, then exercise your nature detective skills to figure out what they are eating and how they survive.

Join us in celebrating the Big Year of Rivers! Walk to a nearby pond to scoop in the water and look for aquatic insects, tadpoles, frogs and turtles. Observe these critters up close and learn how pond habitats connect to rivers in a watershed. Meet one of Richardson's resident pond-dwelling animal ambassadors.