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Lakeshore State Park

Lakeshore State Park

Description

In the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Lakeshore State Park provides a unique urban oasis with recreational and educational opportunities geared to the urban population. Lakeshore State Park offers great views of the city and Lake Michigan and has a reservable, overnight boat slip.

Location

 Directions

  43.031156, -87.894858

County: Milwaukee

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    Urban Bird Hike

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    Join us on a hike to learn the basics of bird watching and seek out some of the park's beautiful bird species.

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    Fall Scavenger Hunt

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    Come celebrate our transition from a time of growth into a time of rest on a hike with our naturalist on our last day of summer.

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    Bat Facts! Hike

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    Join Lakeshore’s naturalist for a hike around the park to learn more about bats.

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    Open Paddle With Canoemobile

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    This month, the Wilderness Inquiry’s Canoemobile program will be joining us to host open paddling! Participants will be with an experienced canoe captain and can expect to be out on the water for 20-30 minutes. This will be a first-come, first-…

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    Beach Bonfire

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    Come celebrate the end of summer at Lakeshore State Park! This month, the Wilderness Inquiry’s Canoemobile program will be joining us to host open paddling from 5-6 p.m.! Participants will be with an experienced canoe captain and can expect to be…

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    Late Summer Prairie Walk

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    Wander through our prairies with a naturalist and learn more about all the wildflowers we are celebrating!

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    Wildflower Festival

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    Come celebrate our beautiful blooming prairies with local musicians, artists and creators, as well as food trucks and activities for children and adults.

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    Urban Bird Hike

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    Join us on a hike to learn the basics of bird watching and seek out some of these beautiful species.

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    Hunt For Dragonflies

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    Come observe and learn more about these tiny, fierce hunters with a walk around the park.

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    Butterfly Hike

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    Come learn more about monarch butterflies, their impressive migration and what you can do to help them, all while soaking up views of our beautiful prairie landscape.

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