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Weekend programs at Gavins Point Project

Published June 12, 2014
Park Ranger Andy Barkley with a young visitor at a water safety program.

Park Ranger Andy Barkley with a young visitor at a water safety program.

Lake Yankton Water Festival 
Saturday, June 21
11 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Training Dike near the Lake Yankton Beach
-Drive Electric Mini Boats
-Play Games and Win Prizes
-Make and Take Crafts 
-National Park Service 
  Canoe Clinic
  Mobile Ranger Station
  Stream Table
FREE LIFE JACKET GIVEAWAY! 
Call 402-667-2546 for more details

Lake Yankton Water Festival Saturday, June 21 11 p.m. – 3 p.m. Training Dike near the Lake Yankton Beach -Drive Electric Mini Boats -Play Games and Win Prizes -Make and Take Crafts -National Park Service Canoe Clinic Mobile Ranger Station Stream Table FREE LIFE JACKET GIVEAWAY! Call 402-667-2546 for more details

YANKTON, S.D. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pleased to announce our weekend program schedule. Join park rangers for a variety of programs at Gavins Point Project.

Saturday, June 14

Weekend Nature Walk: We will take a gentle stroll around part of Lake Yankton as we enjoy the natural world around us.
9:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. from the Cottonwood Day Use Area


Jr. Ranger Program: Tribal Totem Poles – Create your own totem pole and learn the significance behind it. Come any time during the program.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Lewis and Clark Visitor Center.

Flash, Crackle, And Pop! The Life of a Thunderstorm: Explore how these systems work and also how to be safe when they occur.
2 p.m. at the Lewis and Clark Visitor Center Theater.

Sunday, June 15
Jr. Ranger Program: Tribal Totem Poles – Create your own totem pole and learn the significance behind it. Come any time during the program.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Lewis and Clark Visitor Center.

How Does Our Dam Work: Learn about the Gavins Point Dam, its history and how it works.
2 p.m. at the Cottonwood Campground Shelter 

Also, don't miss the Lake Yankton Water Festival, which will be held on Saturday, June 21.



Contact

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Karla Zeutenhorst
402-667-2546
karla.j.zeutenhorst@usace.army.mil

Release no. 20140612-001