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

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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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    Eagles at Whitefish Dunes

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    This drop-in program will include information about the Eagles that frequent Whitefish Dunes throughout the year.

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    Wildflower Hikes

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    Join the park Naturalist for a hike to learn about the local floral that has bloomed or is currently blooming at Whitefish Dunes State Park.

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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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    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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    Summer Solstice Celebration

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    Celebrate the longest day of the year with an evening of cosmic wonder and reflection.

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    Invasive Species Awareness Day-Invasive Pull

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    Come get your hands dirty for a good cause! Join the Park Naturalist and local Invasive Species Coordinator to learn about the negative impacts of local terrestrial invaders.

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    Universe in the Park

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    Join UW-Madison Astronomy Graduate Student Erin Motherway for a night of learning about the night sky!

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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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    Monarch Butterflies: Tiny Kites In The Sky

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    What do Monarch Butterflies and Kite Flying have in common? More than you think!

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