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Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit

Description

More than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests can be found in the Southern Unit, making this a popular area for a wide variety of visitors. The Forest is 30 miles long, extending from the village of Dousman, almost to the city of Whitewater. The forest headquarters is 3 miles west of the village of Eagle on State Highway 59.

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    Wreath Making

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    Learn to make a festive wreath using natural materials while enjoying the warmth of the fireplace.

  • Event

    Wreath Making

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    Learn to make a festive wreath using natural materials while enjoying the warmth of the fireplace.

  • Event

    Wreath Making

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    Learn to make a festive wreath using natural materials while enjoying the warmth of the fireplace.

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    Night Hike

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    Bats, coyotes, cats explore the night here in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit! You should too! Join us for a hike in the dark and cool fall air on our trails. Flashlights highly recommended.

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    Nature Journal Club

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    Journalers are encouraged to spend time documenting what they observe. Basic supplies of a simple journal, colored pencils, watercolor paint and paper will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their own journal and supplies if they wish.

  • Event

    Night Hike

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    Bats, coyotes, cats explore the night here in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit! You should too! Join us for a hike in the dark and cool fall air on our trails. Flashlights highly recommended.

  • Event

    Night Hike

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    Bats, coyotes, cats explore the night here in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit! You should too! Join us for a hike in the dark and cool fall air on our trails. Flashlights highly recommended.

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    Mammoth Hike Challenge

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    Join us for a 4 mile hike along the Ice Age Trail on a trek to see the largest glacial erratic rock in the Southern Unit, Stone Elephant. This will be a 4 mile out and back hike. Mileage counts towards the Ice Age Trail’s Mammoth Hike Challenge.

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    Tree Trunk or Treat

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    Join us for a kid sized hike (1.5 miles) along the Ice Age Trail collecting (non-candy) treats from trees we find along the way. Costumes encouraged but make sure you can hike in them! Mileage counts towards the Ice Age Trail’s Mammoth Hike…

  • Event

    Nature Journal Club

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    Journalers are encouraged to spend time documenting what they observe. Basic supplies of a simple journal, colored pencils, watercolor paint and paper will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their own journal and supplies if they wish.

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