Kids Day at Rodman Preserve
and Nature Center
Sunday, July 5, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | FREE
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Bring the whole family and celebrate the wonders of nature this summer! Kid Day at Rodman Preserve and Nature Center is a FREE, drop-in event packed with hands-on fun for children of all ages — and adults too. Stop by anytime between 10 AM and 2 PM for a day of exploration and discovery in one of our region's most beautiful natural settings.
Activities
There's something for every curious explorer:
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Nature Scavenger Hunt — Search the preserve for hidden treasures of the natural world
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Nature Games & Crafts — Get creative with nature-inspired activities for all ages
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Animal Pelts, Skulls & Tracks — Get up close with real wildlife specimens and learn to identify local animals
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Interactive Nature Displays — Discover the plants, animals, and ecosystems that call Rodman Preserve home
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Nature Up Close with Microscopes — See the tiny details of the natural world like never before
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Yummy Snacks — Fuel up for your adventures!
Self-Guided Hikes
Explore the preserve at your own pace on one of three trails:
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Garden & Shade Trail (Easy) — A short, leisurely stroll through the garden and tree-shaded paths, perfect for little legs
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Qa.Ye Manzanita Trail (Easy | ~1/3 mile loop) — A gentle loop featuring a shaded bench overlook with views of the channel
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Rodman Trail (Moderate | ~1.5 miles) — Traverse wetlands and climb into a beautiful oak woodland, with several viewing benches along the way to soak in sweeping views of the mountains and Rodman Slough
Admission is FREE. No registration required — just show up and explore!
We look forward to seeing you at the Nature Center or on the trail!
Rodman Preserve and Nature Center is located at 6350 Westlake Road, just off the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff. (see map below)
For Further information contact us at LCLT@LakeCountyLandTrust.org or 707-262-0707