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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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    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…

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    Groundhog's Day Hike

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    Celebrate Groundhog's Day outdoors!

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    Opt Outside Hike

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    Opt out of shopping for this one day and opt into having some fun outdoors!

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    Rock Your Mocs Hike

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    Join our naturalist to honor our ancestors and commemorate National Native American Heritage Month.

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    Veterans Hike

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    In preparation for Veterans Day on Nov. 11, join us on a hike to honor those who’ve served our country.

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    Decorate a ‘pumpkin’

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    A blood moon, or “hunter’s moon” refers to a full moon that appears during the month of October. Join our naturalist for a hike around the park to admire this special moon and learn the history and folklore surrounding this astronomical event.

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    Hunter’s Moon Hike

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    A blood moon, or “hunter’s moon” refers to a full moon that appears during the month of October. Join our naturalist for a hike around the park to admire this special moon and learn the history and folklore surrounding this astronomical event.

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