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- Email: Whitefish Dunes State Park
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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
County: Door
Parks_Topic Contact_Whitefish Dunes
3275 Clark Lake Rd.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
United States
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Mushroom Hike
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Explore the fascinating world of fungi with Charlotte Lukes, Door County’s local mushroom expert!
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Moonligt Hike
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Come to our beach for a peaceful hike along our beach and red trail. This hike will be candlelit and self guided. There will also be a telescope for moon viewing and a campfire! This hike is flat and approximately a mile. The beach portion has a…
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Open Door Bird Sanctuary - Live Raptor Show
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Get up close and personal with incredible birds of prey at this live raptor show!
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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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Open Door Bird Sanctuary - Live Raptor Show
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Get up close and personal with incredible birds of prey at this live raptor show!
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Yoga In The Park
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Join us for a morning of mindfulness with the park naturalist and a local yoga instructor. This is a drop-in event – come for part of it or stay for the whole experience.
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Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Demonstration
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Meet some rescues from the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and chat with their naturalist! This event will include a live demonstration with rescued animals as well as information about the sanctuary and the specific critters they bring out!
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Q&A with a DNR Fish Biologist
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Come out and chat with Scott Hansen, a biologist from the DNR's Door County Fishery. This is a great opportunity to ask an expert questions about all things game fishing, hatcheries, stocking, commercial fishing and surveys happening in Door County.
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Kite Flying
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Come out to our beach to borrow a kite and learn about the beautiful dunes! This event is open to the public and free; all are welcome.
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Fight the Bite
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Come hang out with Xia Lee, Wisconsin's health entomologist, to learn about how to prevent and treat insect bites. This program will include valuable information as well as some fun activities!