Lake Red Rock to host several upcoming activities

There’s always something happening at Lake Red Rock.

Check out these upcoming activities:

Stargazing 101 —

9 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Whitebreast Camp

Join Dr. Lee Wymore, amateur stargazer and biology teacher at Indian Hills Community College, to learn to identify some stars and constellations In our galaxy, the Milky Way.

Wymore will bring an 8” Dobsonian reflector telescope to observe the wonders of the night sky. This event will be canceled if cloudy/raining.

Tree I.D. Hike — 10 a.m., Saturday, Whitebreast Camp

Come see the forest for the trees.

Join Dr. Lee Wymore from Indian Hills Community College to take a look at some of the different species growing along the Stu Kuyper Nature Trail, and pick up a few tips how to identify them on your next outing.

Snake Lunchtime — 1 p.m., Saturday, Visitor Center

It’s feeding day at the visitor center. Stop by and join the center’s resident snakes as they have a bite to eat.

Live Snakes! — 10 a.m., Wednesday, Visitor Center

Like snakes? Get an up-close look at some of these slithery, scaly reptiles that call the lake area home. You might even get the chance to hold one of them.

Programs are free of charge and reservations are not needed. Outdoor activities may be canceled if raining/inclement weather.

For more information, contact the Corps of Engineers office at 641-828-7522 or via email at lakeredrock@usace.army.mil.