Columbia outdoors calendar, March 13 and beyond
CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK: Nature discovery walk 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. Learn about plant and animal life in the Congaree River floodplain. Walk is fully accessible to strollers and wheelchairs. Free. (803) 776-4396. nps.gov/cong
CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK: Owl Prowl 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday starting at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. Participants can learn about owls and other nocturnal life in the Congaree during a guided night hike. Reservation required at nps.gov/cong or (803) 776-4396. Free.
RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN: Homeschool Monday: Captivating Cats 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday. Children ages 5-13 can learn why big cats are on top of the food chain. Cost is $5 per child with one adult, plus general admission. Register at riverbanks.org. (803) 779-8717
RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN: Discovery Day: Happy Hedgehogs 9:45 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Children ages 2-5 can take a closer look at prickly hedgehogs. Cost is $5 per child with one adult, plus general admission. Register at riverbanks.com. (803) 799-8717
RIVERBANKS ZOO AND GARDEN: Parents’ Night Out: Spring Safari 6-9:30 p.m. Friday. Parents of children ages 4-11 can drop them off at the zoo for a night of education and adventure. Dinner is included. Cost is $20 for zoo members and $25 for non-members. Register at riverbanks.com. (803) 799-8717
SEVEN OAKS PARK: Breakfast with the Bunny 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, 200 Leisure Lane. Event will include breakfast, crafts, activities and an egg hunt. Souvenir photos with a bunny will be included. Tickets must be purchased in advance for $15 for one child and $10 for each additional child. Adult meal tickets may be purchased for $5. (803) 772-3336
Submissions should be sent by 5 p.m. Thursday: calendars@thestate.com
This story was originally published March 12, 2016 at 7:00 PM.