by kelly6bf9db3cdc | Jun 5, 2026 | Job
Position Overview Position Type: Seasonal (16 wks, August-December)Pay Range: N/AHours: 10hrs/wk, after school/work study program for highschool studentsReports To: Stewardship DirectorSupervises: None The Land Stewardship program at LC Nature Park is responsible for...
by kelly6bf9db3cdc | Apr 2, 2026 | Curriculum
Learning begins before you arrive! These pre-visit activities introduce key concepts your students will encounter during their field trip, including navigation, weather, transportation, and the relationship between people and the environment. By exploring these topics...
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 | 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...
