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Northern Highland American Legion State Forest

Northern Highland American Legion State Forest

Description

Established in 1925 to protect the headwaters of the Wisconsin, Flambeau and Manitowish rivers, the Northern Highland American Legion (NHAL) State Forest occupies more than 232,000 acres in northern Wisconsin. The forest provides employment and economic support to rural and urban communities through the production of forest products, recreation and tourism.

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    Bats

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    Learn about the bats of Wisconsin, including species, threats, current research, local culture and community.

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    Furbearers

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    Wisconsin is home to many unique furbearing species that thrive in all sorts of different habitats! Come learn about the state’s furbearers, where they live and how they thrive.

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    Smokey's 80th Birthday

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    Join forest staff to celebrate Smokey on his 80th birthday. Smokey will be making an appearance.

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    Universe In The Park

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    Learn more about astronomy and look through a telescope at the stars!

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    You Too Can Do Community Science

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    Join Wisconsin State Master Naturalist Marcia Obukowicz for tales from nature’s frontlines and learn about opportunities you can do.

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    Deep Time: Geology's Contribution to out Northwoods Landscape

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    Learn about the geologic history recorded in the rocks and sediments of the Northwoods spans almost three-quarters of Earth’s history.

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    Wildlife Ecology And Management

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    Join retired DNR wildlife tech and educator Christian Cold to learn about the needs and factors that regulate wildlife populations.

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    Trapping, Hunting & Fishing

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    Join Warden Eagan as he talks about the joys of fishing, hunting and trapping. Please feel free to ask any questions you have.

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    Reptiles And Amphibians of Wisconsin

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    Join retired wildlife technician and educator for the DNR, Christian Cold, to learn about the reptiles and amphibians of Wisconsin. You will learn to identify and about the natural history of common amphibians and reptiles.

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    Learn All About Bats

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    We’ll cover the bats of Wisconsin, bat species, threats to bats, current research, local culture and community.

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