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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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    Bubbles in Nature

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    Have you ever seen bubbles in nature? More specifically on plants? Come join us as we search for bubbles created by these tiny creatures called spittle bugs!

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    Spring Scavenger Hunt

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    Love a good scavenger hunt?

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    Annual Spring Clean Up

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    Join the Friends of Lakeshore, DNR staff, and Milwaukee Riverkeeper for our 30th annual spring cleanup!

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    Arbor Day Walk

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    Walk through Lakeshore State Park with one of our Naturalists to celebrate Arbor day and all things park related.

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    Finding Fossils

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    What does Lakeshore State Park have to do with Niagara Falls? Come find out and learn some Wisconsin geological history as you explore the Lannon stone lining the park searching for fossilized coral, trilobites, brachiopods, and cephalopods.

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    Hunting for Spiders

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    For many folks, spiders are creepy crawly they do not want around, but spiders are actually our friends!

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    Urban Bird Hike

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    Lakeshore State Park is home to over 70 native and migratory species of birds, and the spring is an excellent time to spot some of our returning friends!

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    Urban Bird Hike

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    Lakeshore State Park is home to over 70 native and migratory species of birds, and the spring is an excellent time to spot some of our returning friends!

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    #OptOutside Hike

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    The #OptOutside movement was started by the outdoor retail company REI in 2015.

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    Fall Candlelight Hike

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    Spend some time outside enjoying the crisp fall air while walking a trail lit by candlelight!

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