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Discovery Walk at Tamarack

Tamarack Nature Center offers a number of free programs tailored to youth, adults and all ages. Select a program below to learn more and register for upcoming classes. 

Photography Club

Join us every third Saturday of the month to learn about photography and improve your skills. During meetings participants will be invited to share their photographs. No meeting in March.

Feb. 17, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16
10 a.m. - Noon

Discover Walks

Walks are free and open to all ages. Children under 16 should be accompanied by a registered adult.

Birds, Animal Tracks & Signs of Spring 

Join our experienced volunteers for a free mid-winter walk around the nature center. We'll learn about birds of the area, find the tracks of critters that call the nature center home and look for signs of spring. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration is preferred. 

February 24
9-11 a.m.

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Spring Bird Walk

It's spring! Join our experienced birding volunteers to learn about birds of the area, how to identify them by sight and sound, and all about their lives in our woods, waters and fields. Bring binoculars if you have them. Beginners and experienced birders welcome. Meet at the building's main entrance. Registration is preferred. 

April 27; May 4, 11, 18; June 1
8 a.m.

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Butterfly Walk

Join our volunteers as we search for butterflies. We'll catch them on cameras or phones, consolidate our collections and identify the butterflies.

July 20
8 a.m.

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Prairie Wildflower Walk

The prairie is a beautifully changing landscape throughout the year. Join us to see what’s blooming throughout this summer season.

July 6, 27; Aug. 17
9 a.m.

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