Nebraskaland Magazine
Celebrate the fall season on Saturday, November 15 at Ponca State Park. Enjoy crafts such as painting and building your own twig vase, while learning about natural science. All activities will take place in the Resource and Education Center.
Meet at 10 a.m. for Q-tip painting. Learn why the leaves change color and fall as you paint your own autumn treescape. All ages welcome at $1/craft.
Then discover the different kinds of trees around the park as you make your own nature vase or pencil holder at 1 p.m. All ages welcome at $2/craft.
At 2:30 p.m., learn how animals prepare for the winter. Meet some of the park’s critters while naturalists share information on their cold weather survival techniques; program is free.
Come for the day or stay for the weekend. Ponca State Park has several modern mini-lodges and rustic cabins available by reservation. To find out more, contact the park at 402-755-2284. All vehicles must display a valid park sticker for entry.
