5. Fishing Cast away your cares at Audubon! The fishermen in your family can cast for largemouth bass, bluegill and catfish from the banks of the 28-acre lake.
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7. Visit the Museum The Nature Center comprises three areas: a wildlife Observation Room; the Discovery Center with hands-on exhibits; and the Learning Center, where the park naturalist and art educator conduct environmental and art programs. And a giant bird’s nest is the centerpiece of the Discovery Center, with hands-on exhibits and educational programs.
11. Who is John James Audubon? Early Years Audubon was born in 1785 in Haiti. He was the illegitimate son of Jean Audubon, a French merchant. His mother died when he was little and his father was imprisoned. Later after his father remarried he formally adopted him and named him Jean-Jacques Fougere Audubon. When he turned 18, in 1803, he boarded a ship to the United States. He there changed his name to John James Audubon.