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Sandhill Wildlife Area

Sandhill Wildlife Area

Description

The 9,150-acre State Wildlife Area was named for a series of gently rolling sandy ridges crisscrossing the property. Sandhill Wildlife Area lies within the bed of ancient Glacial Lake Wisconsin - an expansive region of flat, marshy land interspersed with forests covering parts of seven counties in central Wisconsin.

Location

 Directions

  44.307328, -90.130205

County: Wood

1715 County Hwy X
Babcock, WI 54413
United States

  • Event

    Sandhill Crane Watch - Natural Resources Foundation Tour

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    Join Sandhill wildlife technician Carrie Milestone to witness the spectacular showing of thousands of cranes coming into roost on the Gallagher Marsh.

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    Mushroom Identification Workshop

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    Join the Sandhill and Mead Wildlife Area education teams to engage in a weekend mushroom experience at Sandhill Wildlife Area!

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    Sandhill Prescribed Burns as a Management Tool Workshop

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    Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area as we welcome The Nature Conservancy who will help us learn about prescribed burns as a management tool.

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    Sandhill Bike Tour

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    See Sandhill at a slower pace! Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area as we take a guided bike tour through the property.

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    Wilderness First Aid Course

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    Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area for an immersive and empowering Wilderness First Aid course that will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies in remote outdoor environments.

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    Wilderness First Aid Course

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    Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area for an immersive and empowering Wilderness First Aid course that will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies in remote outdoor environments.

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    Wilderness First Aid Course

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    Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area for an immersive and empowering Wilderness First Aid course that will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies in remote outdoor environments.

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    Learn To FIsh

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    Come learn to fish at Sandhill Wildlife Area! Join our special team of volunteers to learn the ins and outs of fishing right on our very own ponds. This program is open to anyone wanting to learn more about fishing. All ages are welcome. Anyone 16…

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    Geocaching 101

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    Want to find your favorite new outdoor recreational activity? How about Geocaching!

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    Natural Resource Careers In Wildlife

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    For high school juniors to university freshmen. Come to Sandhill Wildlife Area and the Mead Wildlife Area to learn from the Department of Natural Resources experts themselves. Mondays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

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