Fall/Winter 2023 Fun Things in Life Guide

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KAYAKING 101

Ages: 6+ Cost: $15 Date: November 11, 9-10:30am Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center

Ages: 6+ Cost: $15 Date: Fourth Saturday of the month | September 23, October 28 | 9-10:30am Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center

With just a bit of gear and a fishing license, fishing is one of the easiest ways to enjoy the outdoors! Gain confidence as you practice casting, knot-tying, and other fishing skills. All equipment provided. Texas fishing license required for participants 17+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.

ARCHERY IN THE PARK

Get out on the field, socialize and become active with the safe, healthy and fun sport of archery! Learn the basic techniques of target archery and handling a compound bow with a certified instructor in this beginnerlevel class. Equipment provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. Ages: 8+ Cost: $15 Date: September 16, 9-10:30am | December 16, 10-11:30am | January 20, 10-11:30am Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center

Explore the waters of the Fischer Park ponds from aboard a sit-on-top kayak. Learn the basic techniques of entering a boat, launching from a pier, and paddling in this beginner-level class. Participants may get wet; please dress appropriately. Equipment provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required.

BIRDING 101

FISCHER PARK

FISHING AT FISCHER

More than 150 different types of birds have been spotted at Fischer Park, but how do you tell them all apart? Learn what to look for when you see a bird, how to use binoculars and more while you explore around the Fischer Park ponds. Binoculars provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration required. Ages: 6+ Cost: $8 Date: September 9 | 9-10:30am, December 9 | 10-11:30am Location: Fischer Park Nature Education Center

FISCHER PARK ATTRACTIONS KAYAK RENTALS

Explore the waters of the Fischer Park ponds in a siton-top kayak. Watercraft may be rented at the Nature Education Center Gift Shop. Kayaks are first come, first served; please call ahead to ensure availability. Ages: All | Cost: Rentals start at $5 per person | Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 12-5pm March 11-October 31 (Weather Permitting)

SPLASH PAD

The Fischer Park Splashpad features a variety of interactive water toys that spray, spout, mist and pour, providing fun for children of all ages. Ages: All | Cost: Free | 9am-9pm March 11-October 31 (Weather Permitting)

DINO DIG SANDBOX

Come practice your dinosaur excavation skills in our Dino Dig. Bring your own sand toys, or pick some up in our Gift Shop, and see what ancient dinosaur “fossils” you can uncover in the sand! Age: All | Cost: Free | Open during normal park hours, year-round

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