WASHBURN — Discover summer fun at Fort Mandan State Historic Site, Washburn, with free interactive learning programs for all ages. Programs are offered throughout the day.

The schedule is as follows;

– June 29-July 3, Bird Watching Nature Walk. Binoculars, a bird guide, and a field journal will be supplied.

– July 4-5, Pinecone Bird Feeders. Create a feeder.

– July 6-10, Edible Plants of the Expedition. Learn about some of the plants the expedition observed in this area and how those plants are used today.

– July 11-12, Nesting Balls. Create a construction site for feathered friends. Make a source of nesting materials for birds.

– July 13-17, Geology of the Expedition. Discover the different geographical features the men of the Lewis and Clark Expedition encountered in North Dakota.

– July 18-19, Bird Scavenger Hunt.

– July 20-24, Geology of the Expedition. Discover the different geographical features the men of the Lewis and Clark Expedition encountered in North Dakota.

– July 25-26, River Walk. Observing the area’s nature and ecology in the spirit and footsteps of Lewis and Clark.

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating the country’s 250th anniversary.