Machicomoco State Park, Hayes, has a busy schedule of events planned this month.

At 10 o’clock this morning, there will be a guided sculpting program “Design at Dawn Blooms of Clay” at Picnic Area 1 where participants will be able to sculpt their own flower. A second Design at Dawn program (“Drawing Machicomoco) will be held at 10 a.m. on May 30.

Design at Dusk programs will be held at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, May 14 (“Wildlife Wired”) and at 7:30 p.m. on May 27 (“Paint the Park”). Pre-registration and a $10 fee are required to participate in both the Design at Dawn and Design at Dusk events.

At 4 o’clock today near the Timberneck House, guests can take part in “Expedition Environment, Soil Sleuth,” an educational mystery activity. A second Expedition Environment program (“Conservation Exploration”) will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 29. Pre-registration and a $5 fee are required to participate in these programs.

On Friday, May 13, at 8 p.m., park guests can sign up for...