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New Bench on Southwest Passage
Earlier this year, the family of Hilde Kirrmaier approached the Nature Park Society to see if it would be possible to install a bench in...
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Hike for Young Families 2017
We had a great little guided event on Sunday, led by retired elementary school teacher, Sherrin Perrouault. It normally takes about half...
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"Gateway to Nature" Hikes Resume
Once again this year KNPS volunteers are offering free guided interpretive hikes from the Riverside Campground every Saturday morning...
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New Culverts Solve Flooding Problem
Last year we hired Pete Campbell from PCL Landscaping to make some improvements to the Army Road and Jimmy Russell Road. One of the areas...
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2017 KNPS Event Schedule
The schedule of guided events in the Nature Park and Horse Barn Valley is now finalized. From May through October, volunteers from the...