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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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    Medicinal Plant Hike

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    Walk with us though the  great outdoors and delve into the medicinal uses and history of our plants!

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    Birdfeeder Fun

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    Drop in for a little while and make a birdfeeder to bring home.

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    Guided hike to Big Hill

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    Join our naturalist on a guided hike through the Stute Springs homestead and up to the top of Big Hill!

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    More Mushrooms

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    Join our naturalist on a hike through the Rice Lake Nature Trail to find and identify mushrooms! 

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    Guided Hike to Scuppernong Springs

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    Join our naturalist on a sunset hike through the scuppernong springs nature trail.

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    Frogs, Toads, and Tadpoles Oh My!

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    Join our naturalist at the wading pool to learn more about the animals that inhabit it and, of course, try to catch some too!

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    Starry Night Drop-In Program

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    Drop into the Ottawa Lake Beach pavilion from 2 to 4 to learn more about our solar system and constellations!

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    Frogs, Toads, and Tadpoles Oh My!

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    Join our naturalist at the wading pool to learn more about the animals that inhabit it and, of course, try to catch some too!

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    Glacial Geology Hike

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    Meet our volunteer naturalist at the Whitewater Lake Contact Station to hike the Ice Age Trail and learn more about this park’s geological history.

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    Nature Craft

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    Drop into the Ottawa Lake Beach Pavilion to get creative and make your own ornament, magnet or pin!

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