by kelly6bf9db3cdc | Apr 2, 2026 | Behind the Gate
As winter loosens its grip, a quiet transformation begins across the forest floor. Before the trees leaf out and shade the ground, a special group of plants known as spring ephemerals takes center stage. These wildflowers make the most of the brief window of sunlight...
by kelly6bf9db3cdc | Mar 1, 2026 | Job
Position Overview Position Type: Teen VolunteerHours: One full week (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM) LC Nature Park is seeking enthusiastic and responsible teens to serve as Volunteer Camp Counselors for Camp Trillium, our summer day camp for children ages 5–12. This...
by kelly6bf9db3cdc | Feb 26, 2026 | Behind the Gate
As summer temperatures rise, our bison and elk at LC Nature Park have a few clever ways to stay cool, some of which might surprise you. One of the most iconic behaviors you might observe from our bison is wallowing: rolling, wriggling, and flopping around in the dirt....
by kelly6bf9db3cdc | Feb 26, 2026 | Behind the Gate
Summer is the season of growth in our prairies. That’s because many of the grasses you see swaying in the breeze are warm-season grasses, plants that thrive in the heat and soak up the long days of sunshine. Big bluestem, Indian grass, and switchgrass wait patiently...
