Whitefish Dunes State Park

Whitefish Dunes State Park

Whitefish Dunes State Park

Description

Whitefish Dunes State Park protects the fragile dune environment on the eastern Door County Peninsula. Stroll along Lake Michigan, watch waterfowl at Clark Lake, use the boardwalk to discover the wetlands or relax on one of the many trails throughout the forested sand dunes and beech forest. The park's nature center features year-round programs, exhibits and displays on ecology, geology and human history. Whitefish Dunes is a day-use park, there is no camping.

Contact

Website: Whitefish Dunes State Park

Location

 Directions

  44.92795, -87.185189

County: Door

  • Event

    Raptor Chat ft. Open Door Bird Sanctuary

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    Join Open Door Sanctuary and some of their rescued birds to learn about bird behaviors, adaptations, and lifecycles.

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    Monarchs: Natures Tiny Kites

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    Come stop at the beach to learn about Monarchs flight patterns, behavior and benefits.

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    Raptor Chat ft. Open Door Bird Sanctuary

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    Join Open Door Sanctuary and some of their rescued birds to learn about bird behaviors, adaptations, and lifecycles.

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    Birds of Prey At Whitefish Dunes

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    Drop into this program to learn about the different Birds of Prey that can be found at Whitefish Dunes.

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    Art on The Dunes: Geology

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    Stop into this event at any time between 11-2 p.m. to learn about local geology.

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    Astronomy in The Park

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    Join the park Naturalist for a brief presentation on astronomy followed by some telescope viewing and instruction.

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    Astronomy in The Park

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    These events will feature a unique educational program presented by a member of the Door Peninsula Astronomical Society.

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    Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary

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    Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary will be bringing several of their rescues to the park to share with public.

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    Geo Hike: Explore Geologic History

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    Join us for a guided hike about how the geology of Whitefish Dunes reveals the past and shapes the present.

  • Event

    Raptor Chat ft. Open Door Bird Sanctuary

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    Join Open Door Sanctuary and some of their rescued birds to learn about bird behaviors, adaptations, and lifecycles.

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