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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
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Urban Critter Drop In: Squirrels
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Learn about these fuzzy little guys and how they live at this drop in event! Enjoy activities and a craft all while getting to know more about the squirrels you see every day! This activity is designed with families in mind, but anyone is…
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Tales For Tots
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Come hear some tall ‘tails’ read from our naturalist, Anne. In this series of stories, we will be reading about the creatures that live among us and the environment we share! This program is being hosted with small children in mind.
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Bumble Bee Hike
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Join naturalist Anne Duffy on a casual, late-morning hike through Lakeshore State Park to celebrate these important creatures! Tour Lakeshore’s new Beeminiums, sponsored by the Friends of Lakeshore Park, and created by UW-Milwaukee students, to…
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Bird Hike
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Did you know there are over 100 species of birds that call the park home? Come watch the amazing aerial feats of the Caspian Tern or listen for the splash of a cormorant diving for its dinner. Naturalist Anne Duffy will help you learn the basics of…
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Edible Plants Hike
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Join our educators for one of the two sessions of this edible plants hike! Enjoy a stroll through the park while learning about tasty plants that you can find growing in our prairies (and maybe in your own backyard!).
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Edible Plants Hike
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Join our educators for one of the two sessions of this edible plants hike! Enjoy a stroll through the park while learning about tasty plants that you can find growing in our prairies (and maybe in your own backyard!).
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Migration Drop-In
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Migrate your way down to Lakeshore State Park to join us for this program! Learn about migration, some amazing migratory animals and their journeys with one of our educators.
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Beach Bonfire
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Spend a summer night enjoying Lakeshore State Park from the bonfire on Pebble Beach or the lake!
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Crafts & Games with an Educator
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Come join our educators at Lakeshore State Park to celebrate a little early with various fun yard games and crafts before the Beach Bonfire.
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Fishing Clinic
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Come learn how to fish with the Lakeshore State Park staff! Supplies and instruction will be available for those attending, and no license is required for children 15 and under. No experience is needed, all are welcome!