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- Email: Lakeshore State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-414-274-4281
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
County: Milwaukee
Parks_Topic Contact_Lakeshore
500 N Harbor Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States
- Event
Work Play Earth Day - Earth Day Clean Up with Milwaukee Riverkeeper
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Meet at the Lakeshore’s north entrance, just in front of Discovery World and help pick litter to get the park looking beautiful for summer! Register through Milwaukee RiverKeeper or simply show up! Trash bags are provided. Dress for the weather and…
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Spring Bird Migration Hike
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Walk through Lakeshore State Park with a park naturalist and learn the basics of urban bird watching and watch for the over 70 migratory birds that reside annually
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Gardening with Native Plants
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The hike will include a tour Lakeshore’s prairies and opportunities to discussion tips, tricks, and resources for developing a native plant area.
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Eclipse Viewing Event
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Join the Friends of Lakeshore State Park and a park naturalist to view the last total solar eclipse North America will see for the next 20 years!
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Walk after Work
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Join Lakeshore’s resident Naturalist in a ‘walk around’ Lakeshore State Park to learn the park’s history and see what flora are showing signs of spring.
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Spring Migration Hike
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Walk through Lakeshore State Park with Master Naturalist Anne Duffy and learn the basics of urban bird watching.
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Alternative St. Patrick’s Day Hike
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Buck the trend and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a relaxing nature hike at Lakeshore State Park! Learn about the history and construction of Lakeshore and observe waterfowl taking advantage of the warming weather. Wear green and don’t forget your…
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Spring Equinox Hike
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The Spring Equinox represents new life & new beginnings and encourages new ideas. As the time of equal day & night, it also represents balance and contrast.
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Astronomy and Math in Nature/Discovery World’s Girls and STEM Day
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Italian mathematician, Leonardo Bonacci, discovered the Fibonacci sequence in 1202. This fascinating pattern is often found nature and in plants we see every day! Join Lakeshore State Park staff in observing this “golden rule” and see if you can…