Are you still good for Saturday morning because I checked the trail notes and the shorter loop by the lake seems best if we want time for lunch after.
If you wanted shade, the north path has more trees, but the ground can stay damp longer, so shoes with better grip would help.
I would bring a light jacket because the breeze picks up near the water even when the rest of the park feels warm.
If Dana joins, we can meet at the first picnic table near the entrance instead of the small gravel lot, since it is easier to spot from the road.
As for food, I can pack sandwiches and sliced fruit, and you could bring the sparkling water you mentioned last week.
Yes, the dog-friendly section is open, but the notice said to keep pets near the field while the far garden path is being worked on.
If the sky looks gray, we can switch to the museum plan since it opens early and there is a quiet café inside for a longer catch-up.
Let me know which option feels easier for your schedule.

Yes, Wednesday should work better since traffic near the arena gets heavy on Tuesday, and it will be easier to meet when the crowd is smaller.
If we go earlier, we can get a table by the window and have enough time to go over the volunteer schedule without rushing through everything.
I read the draft you sent, and the second section is clearer now, especially the part where you broke the tasks into smaller steps.
For the snack list, fruit, tea, crackers, and the pasta salad all sound good, though I would skip anything that needs to stay very hot during travel.
About transportation, Mia said she can drive if someone gives her the final head count the night before.
I can also bring name tags and a few pens because that always seems to be the first thing people ask for once everyone arrives.
The room with the long table would be best if we expect more than ten people, and the quieter corner would be nicer if it stays a small group.
Send me the final time when you decide.