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Potawatomi State Park

Potawatomi State Park

Description

Potawatomi State Park on the shore of Sturgeon Bay in southern Door County, has 1,200 acres of gently rolling upland terrain bordered by steep slopes and rugged limestone cliffs. The park is named in honor of the tribe that inhabited Green Bay’s shores and islands when Europeans first settled the area. The tribe called themselves Bo-De-Wad-Me which means "keeper of the fire." Eventually the spelling and pronunciation were changed to Potawatomi.

Location

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  44.85565, -87.410613

County: Door

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    Wisconsin Furbearers

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    Pop into the nature center to learn about the different furbearers of Wisconsin. Learn fun facts about animals and come and see some real pelts!

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    Community Campfire and Games

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    Meet our naturalist at the amphitheater between 7 and 8 p.m. to enjoy a community campfire and play games. Feel free to bring s’mores or fixin’s for any of your other favorite campfire treats!

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    Treasure Hunt

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    Pop into the nature center to get started on a treasure hunt that will take you all over Potawatomi State Park solving clues and looking for treasure.

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    Treasure Hunt

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    Pop into the nature center to get started on a treasure hunt that will take you all over Potawatomi State Park solving clues and looking for treasure.

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    Wildflower Bookmarks

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    Pop into the nature center to make bookmarks that resemble local wildflowers.

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    Ecological Scavenger Hunt and games

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    Meet at the nature center and join our naturalist on a ½ mile walk and ecological scavenger hunt through the ancient shorelines trail, followed by games.

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    Shoreline, Ships And Shipwrecks Hike

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    Meet our naturalist at the nature center for a 1 ½ mile hike along the shore that will discuss Door County’s history on the water.

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    Solar Viewing

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    The Door Peninsula Astronomical Society will have a solar telescope setup at the Old Ski Hill Overlook to view the sun.

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    Backyard Birdfeeders

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    Pop into the nature center to create a feeder that will draw the attention of some feathered friends to your own backyard.

  • Event

    Community Campfire And Games

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    Meet our naturalist at the amphitheater to enjoy a community campfire and play games.

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