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Interstate State Park

Interstate State Park

Description

Interstate is Wisconsin's oldest state park, established in 1900. Located along the picturesque St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, the park provides scenic views of the river and the steep-sided gorge known as the Dalles of the St. Croix. The Ice Age Interpretive Center features a film, photographs, murals and information.

Location

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  45.395413, -92.649259

County: Polk

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    Work Play Earth Day

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    Join staff and other volunteers at Interstate Park to prepare the park for summer. Projects will include raking campsites, removing brush, cleaning fire rings and picking up trash.

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    Nature Story Time: Worms

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    How does a worm live? Why do you see worms after a rain? Learn about these wiggly friends and set up a worm “farm” so we can watch them at work.

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    Nature Story Time: Rabbits

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    Take a closer look at our furry rabbit friends! Find out where they live, what they do and other fun facts.

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    Nature Story Time: Rainbows

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    What causes rainbows to happen? Let’s look at rainbows in a prism and make a rainbow craft!

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    Nature Story Time: Seeds

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    How do seeds grow? Plant some seeds so you can watch them grow at home! When it gets warmer, you can plant them in your garden.

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    Nature Story Time: Spring Things!

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    Now that spring has arrived, let’s see what’s growing and thawing! Make some button flowers to decorate your house.

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    Nature Story Time: Wind

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    What is wind? How do people use wind? Learn about winds and fly a kite!

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    Nature Story Time: Domesticated Wild Birds

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    Turkeys, ducks, geese, pigeons, chickens… how do they live in the wild? Learn about these birds and make a fun chicken craft!

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    Nature Story Time: Water

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    We will discuss the water table, wells and how we get water to drink.

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    Nature Story Time: Sun

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    What makes the sun warm? How is the sun different from the moon? We will answer these questions and make a sun craft.

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