AGAWAM — On June 10, visitors to Robinson State Park in Feeding Hills can join a daylong celebration of the park’s natural space, wildlife, water and peacefulness while participating in various science and nature activities.

Co-sponsored by Friends of Robinson State Park and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Robinson State Park Day promises a day of “fun, adventure and education for all ages.” Activities include birdwatching walks, “big tree” walks, learning about mason bee houses and more.

“This day celebrates the beautiful nature of the park and educates the public about the diversity of its trees and birds — some of which use the park as a year-round home and many others use it as part of their migration route,” said Nancy Bobskill, who helped plan the event along with two other longtime Friends members and Feeding Hills residents, Kathy Breuninger and Lucy Gionfriddo.

The Friends group has been organizing this celebration since 2006. Between 50 and 75 people usually attend the event, which runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the state park off North Street in Feeding Hills. Most activities start or take place at the park’s Trestle Pavilion.

Bobskill, a former environmental science teacher at Agawam High School, said the park is home to a variety of wildflowers and animals, including bears, foxes, deer, coyotes, turkeys, beavers, bobcats, fisher cats, and birds of prey, including owls and bald eagles. There are also numerous waterways in the park, including streams and vernal pools — temporary pools of water that serve as breeding grounds or “nursery” for amphibians and macro invertebrates.

“Our volunteers will share their expertise and gear their activities based on the crowd — they want anyone who comes to enjoy nature and learn about this local gem of nature,” she said.

Bobskill said the day’s activities are for both individuals and families, especially those with children, explaining, “We would like the next generation to choose to preserve our natural spaces and understand and appreciate their relevance.”

Robinson State Park was created in the 1930s on land that Springfield businessman John C. Robinson began buying along the Westfield River in Westfield and Agawam in the 1920s. He had intended the land for industrial development, but he later donated it to the state to preserve the area for recreational purposes. The park’s 800 acres cover all of Feeding Hills’ riverbank, from Robinson Park School to the Westfield city line.

The volunteer Friends group — dedicated to preserving the park in its natural state — was formed in 2006 to prevent DCR from implementing a massive commercial timber harvest in the park. Their advocacy efforts led the Agawam City Council to establish an annual Robinson State Park Day every June. The Friends also were partially responsible for a new state policy protecting all parklands from commercial harvesting.

Many people come to the park to enjoy its beauty and natural resources, but Bobskill said it also plays a pivotal role in helping slow climate change. The park’s thousands of trees capture carbon and provide shade that makes the park’s forested areas 10 to 12 degrees cooler.

“This patch of greenery provides an important habitat for animals and plants as neighboring areas become more developed,” she said. “Waterways bordering the park and within the park provide additional habitat. Keeping trees and the resultant shade along the waterways keeps the water cooler and helps to slow water temperature increases.”

Among the planned activities on June 10 are:

• Bird identification walk, 9 a.m. John Hutchison, a member of the Allen Bird Club in Springfield, will lead bird lovers on a search to view some of the 186 different bird species observed and recorded in the park by his club during the past 60 years. This activity is appropriate for experienced birders and people who would like to learn about the birds that find habitat in the park (and their bird songs). Participants should bring binoculars.
• Informal walks, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There are 20 miles of trails and paved roads in the park that can be used for hiking, with some accessible for strollers and wheelchairs. These informal walks are appropriate for all ages, but minors must be accompanied by an adult.
• “Big tree” walks, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Matt Largess, longtime friend of the park who helped the Friends in their battle against timber harvesting, will lead walks through a forest of rare and diverse tree species in the park. Most New England forests only have 20 to 30 tree species, but Robinson State Park has 50 to 60 different types. Largess, an arborist from Rhode Island, may also lead a walk through the area of the park that is still recovering from damage caused by the June 2011 tornado. These short walks are especially appropriate for children.
• Mason bee nest building, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Maryanne Pacetti, the founder of the Scattered Seeds Foundation, will host this fun and educational activity for all ages, especially for children, about mason nest building. Mason bees are named for their habit of using mud or other “masonry” techniques in constructing their nests, which are made in naturally occurring gaps, such as between cracks in stones or other small dark cavities.
• Rapid stream assessments, 11 a.m.  to 2:30 p.m. Nancy Bobskill and Rod Parlee will conduct and explain rapid stream assessments. Participants will help collect samples from a stream and examine them for water purity. Participants should bring rubber boots. Parlee is from the Conservation Committee of Bolton, Connecticut.

Throughout the day, members of the Friends group will be available at the Trestle Pavilion with photo displays and maps to answer questions and help visitors learn more about the park. Visitors should enter the park through the main entrance at 428 North St., Feeding Hills. The parking fee for Massachusetts residents is $8; for out-of-state residents, $30. Residency status is determined by the vehicle’s license plate.