There are two Hannibal Parks & Recreation nature programs coming up this Saturday, Sept. 20, giving the early bird and the night owl a chance to enjoy the fall weather in Hannibal parks.

Bird Walk at Sodalis Nature Preserve starting at 8 a.m.

Bird migrations continue through September, participants will see if some of the warblers and other birds heard in the spring come back through the Sodalis Nature Preserve and which summer birds like the Northern Parula have left. Bring binoculars and check out the Merlin Bird App for learning bird calls. Beginner and experienced birders are welcome.

Family nature program called “Autumn Stargazing at Riverview Park starting at 7:30 p.m.

This program will give everyone a chance to enjoy the beauty of a fall evening. Bring binoculars and lawn chair or blanket and join us for an evening of stargazing at the field past the four-way stop in Riverview Park. Participants will explore constellations, planets and celestial wonders that grace the heavens this season. Learn about the connection between the changing seasons and the stars, the program is perfect for all ages and curiosity levels. (There is a rain date of Sept. 27.)

These programs are free due to the generosity of Hannibal BASF and are led by Hannibal Parks &  Recreation’s Nature Interpreter Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalist chapter.

Register online at:www.hannibalparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program