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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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    Gotten Cabin Open House

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    The late 1850’s pioneer cabin is open for those who want to take a peek inside! Explore the space that housed the Prussian Family and view some of the tools they used to make their living on the prairie. This will be at the Gotten Cabin, across the…

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    Monarch Butterfly Tagging

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    Join us for a two-part program about the fascinating lives of monarch butterflies.

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    Universe In The Park

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    Learn about the night sky from a UW-Madison Graduate Student. Then, see the moon and other objects close up through a telescope.

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    Print Patch Making

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    Drop by Ottawa Lake Recreational Area and learn how to make print patches!

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    Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike

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    Explore the bounty of summer in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit! Fruits, vegetables, herbs and others are growing in our forest - do you know where to find them? Join us for a hike on the Ice Age Trail at the Forest Headquarters and…

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    Print Patch Making

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    Drop by Ottawa Lake Recreational Area and learn how to make print patches!

  • Event

    Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike

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    Explore the bounty of summer in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit! Fruits, vegetables, herbs and others are growing in our forest - do you know where to find them? Join us for a hike on the Paradise Springs Nature Trail and explore the…

  • Event

    Print Patch Making

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    Drop by Ottawa Lake Recreational Area and learn how to make print patches!

  • Event

    Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike

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    Explore the bounty of summer in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit! Fruits, vegetables, herbs and others are growing in our forest - do you know where to find them? Join us for a hike on the Scuppernong Springs Nature Trail and explore…

  • Event

    Print Patch Making

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    Drop by Ottawa Lake Recreational Area and learn how to make print patches!

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