The K-9 Sports Arena offers an opportunity for police departments from the surrounding area to demonstrate and showcase the important role their K-9 units play in serving the public.

Mimicking professional detection dog tasks, nosework or scentwork is a dog sport created to make a game out of a dog's favorite activity - sniffing. The dogs must find a hidden target odor, often ignoring distractors, and alert the handler. After the dog finds the odor, they are rewarded with food or a toy.

Jumping, flying, splashing... Canine dock diving is a fun, competitive dog sport that measures the distance a dog can jump into a 20,000 gallon pool of water.

From dog shelter to show field, this performance features a diverse cast of world-class canine athletes providing high-energy, gravity-defying stunts. 

From sled dogs to service dogs, each day will feature a different dog-related club or organization. Each group will provide an entertaining and educational demonstration that showcases the talents of the dogs and handlers in their group.

Stop by for a Mystery Show each day!

See feathered friends up close and learn about their habits, habitats and history from Schlitz Audubon Nature Center experts. Watch as raptors spread their wings and fly across Energy Park and get ready for impromptu bird sightings in Energy Park and ask questions.

Visit our gardens to learn about gardening for your mind, body, and spirit. Gardening expert Melinda Myers will share tips for proper care, techniques, and tricks to maintain a healthy garden to fuel a healthy lifestyle. Learn how to plan and choose the right plants for available spaces and growing conditions.

Roll the giant dice and test your safety knowledge. Participate in fun, interactive activities and wear the same safety gear our pros use when they make repairs to our equipment. Learn about trees and wires, install an insulator while wearing protective equipment, and install pipe connections.

See feathered friends up close and learn about their habits, habitats and history from Schlitz Audubon Nature Center experts. Watch for impromptu bird sightings in Energy Park and ask questions.