With the opening of the campground comes many events conducting by the park nature interpreter! All programs are free and open to the public. Bring water, wear sunscreen/bug spray, dress in layers, and wear good footwear. An adult must accompany children. Rain cancels.
We Walk the Woods
Wednesday, August 2, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Meet at Park Headquarters-Join the Park Interpreter and the Friends of Harold Parker for a slow paced walk through the forest while enjoying nature at its finest. Each week we hike to a different part of the forest for a series of 12 hikes. Recommend bringing water, insect repellent, sun screen, binoculars and camera. Park Headquarters located at 305 Middleton Road N. Andover. Appropriate for children over 6 years old.
Fantastic Furs at Berry Pond
Thursday, August 3, 1:30pm –2:30pm
For all ages. A hands on exhibit of real animal furs demonstrating the diversity of life in New England Forests. Berry Pond also offers picnic and swimming areas. Parking fees may apply. Appropriate for all ages.
Creature Catch!
Friday, August 4, 1:30pm –2:30pm
Meet at Frye Pond Beach- Fish, frogs, snakes, and salamanders, let’s discover what lives in our tranquil New England ponds! Nets and buckets are provided. This activity can be wet and muddy.Recommend bringing water, insect repellent, sun screen, binoculars and camera.Appropriate for all ages.
Gone Fishin’
Saturday, August 5, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Meet at Frye Pond Beach-Let’s discover what lives in our tranquil New England ponds. Recommend bringing water, insect repellent, sun screen, binoculars and camera.
All ages are welcome and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Birding For Beginners
Sunday, August 6, 10:00am-11:00am
Meet at Campground Nature Center- Learn about the local bird population from our park interpreter while enjoying some amateur bird watching. Bring binoculars if you have them.. Appropriate for children over 6 years old
Fantastic Furs at Berry Pond
Sunday, August 6, 1:30pm –2:30pm
For all ages. A hands on exhibit of real animal furs demonstrating the diversity of life in New England Forests. Berry Pond also offers picnic and swimming areas. Parking fees may apply. Appropriate for all ages.
We Walk the Woods
Wednesday, August 9, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Meet at Park Headquarters-Join the Park Interpreter and the Friends of Harold Parker for a slow paced walk through the forest while enjoying nature at its finest. Each week we hike to a different part of the forest for a series of 12 hikes. Recommend bringing water, insect repellent, sun screen, binoculars and camera. Park Headquarters located at 305 Middleton Road N. Andover. Appropriate for children over 6 years old.
Fantastic Furs at Berry Pond
Thursday, August 10, 1:30pm –2:30pm
For all ages. A hands on exhibit of real animal furs demonstrating the diversity of life in New England Forests. Berry Pond also offers picnic and swimming areas. Parking fees may apply. Appropriate for all ages.
Creature Catch!
Friday, August 11, 1:30pm –2:30pm
Meet at Frye Pond Beach- Fish, frogs, snakes, and salamanders, let’s discover what lives in our tranquil New England ponds! Nets and buckets are provided. This activity can be wet and muddy.Recommend bringing water, insect repellent, sun screen, binoculars and camera.Appropriate for all ages.
Gone Fishin’
Saturday, August 12, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Meet at Frye Pond Beach-Let’s discover what lives in our tranquil New England ponds. Recommend bringing water, insect repellent, sun screen, binoculars and camera.
All ages are welcome and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
We Walk the Woods
Wednesday, August 23, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Meet at Park Headquarters-Join the Park Interpreter and the Friends of Harold Parker for a slow paced walk through the forest while enjoying nature at its finest. Each week we hike to a different part of the forest for a series of 12 hikes. Recommend bringing water, insect repellent, sun screen, binoculars and camera. Park Headquarters located at 305 Middleton Road N. Andover. Appropriate for children over 6 years old.
Fantastic Furs at Berry Pond
Thursday, August 24, 1:30pm –2:30pm
For all ages. A hands on exhibit of real animal furs demonstrating the diversity of life in New England Forests. Berry Pond also offers picnic and swimming areas. Parking fees may apply. Appropriate for all ages.
Creature Catch!
Friday, August 25, 1:30pm –2:30pm
Meet at Frye Pond Beach- Fish, frogs, snakes, and salamanders, let’s discover what lives in our tranquil New England ponds! Nets and buckets are provided. This activity can be wet and muddy.Recommend bringing water, insect repellent, sun screen, binoculars and camera.Appropriate for all ages.
Gone Fishin’
Saturday, August 26, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Meet at Frye Pond Beach-Let’s discover what lives in our tranquil New England ponds. Recommend bringing water, insect repellent, sun screen, binoculars and camera.
All ages are welcome and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Birding For Beginners
Sunday, August 27, 10:00am-11:00am
Meet at Campground Nature Center- Learn about the local bird population from our park interpreter while enjoying some amateur bird watching. Bring binoculars if you have them.. Appropriate for children over 6 years old
Fantastic Furs at Berry Pond
Sunday, August 27, 1:30pm –2:30pm
For all ages. A hands on exhibit of real animal furs demonstrating the diversity of life in New England Forests. Berry Pond also offers picnic and swimming areas. Parking fees may apply. Appropriate for all ages.
We Walk the Woods
Wednesday, August 30, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Meet at Park Headquarters-Join the Park Interpreter and the Friends of Harold Parker for a slow paced walk through the forest while enjoying nature at its finest. Each week we hike to a different part of the forest for a series of 12 hikes. Recommend bringing water, insect repellent, sun screen, binoculars and camera. Park Headquarters located at 305 Middleton Road N. Andover. Appropriate for children over 6 years old.
Fantastic Furs at Berry Pond
Thursday, August 31, 1:30pm –2:30pm
For all ages. A hands on exhibit of real animal furs demonstrating the diversity of life in New England Forests. Berry Pond also offers picnic and swimming areas. Parking fees may apply. Appropriate for all ages.