A weekend full of activities at Lake Red Rock continues this Labor Day Holiday.

Saturday afternoon starts with Let’s Go Paddling from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Roberts Creek East Ramp. Participants can experience both canoeing and kayaking in the same day. Paddlers must be at least 10 years old to use kayaks, and life jackets will be provided. On Labor Day, at the event called “Backcountry Survivors,” Park Rangers teach wilderness survival skills and how to build a fire and shelter. The survival program takes place at 1 p.m. at the Playscape. Programs may be cancelled for inclement weather conditions.

More Events:
August 31 – Hunt Like an Animal! – 10:00 a.m. – Playscape (meet at North Overlook beach – north end of lot)
Learn what features and characteristics help predators find and consume their food and how their prey has adapted to keep themselves safe. Go on a “hunt” of our own to practice what we’ve learned!

August 31 – Geocaching – 1:00 p.m. – Playscape (meet at North Overlook beach – north end of lot)
Never heard of geocaching? Not a problem! Come to this program to learn about this growing sport and participate in it. We will provide attendees with GPS units, and then you can use them to locate hidden caches using GPS coordinates. A great way to get started with navigation and geocaching!

Sept 1 – Raptors: Rulers of the Sky – 10:00 a.m.- Playscape
Iowa’s birds of prey do indeed rule the skies! Learn about the features and characteristics that help these raptors hunt so efficiently. You will also get the opportunity to learn about their diets firsthand by dissecting a real owl pellet!

Sept 1 – Backcountry Survivors – 1:00 p.m. – Playscape
Do you know how to survive in the wilderness with just a few supplies? Learn some wilderness survival skills with this program! From what gear to pack to building a fire to making shelter, we will learn some essential basic survival skills to help you in an emergency.