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Willow River State Park

Willow River State Park

Description

With nearly 3,000 acres of prairie, forests, and panoramic river scenery, Willow River State Park offers year-round recreation opportunities in western Wisconsin. The park is about five miles northeast of Hudson, and has a campground, a boat launch and a 400-foot beach and picnic area centered on 172-acre Little Falls Lake.

Location

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  45.016515, -92.687874

County: Saint Croix

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    Winter Bird Feeding

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    Take some time and learn the basics of backyard bird feeding: winter edition!

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    Hibernators of Wisconsin Trivia Walk

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    Stop into the Nature Center and grab a clipboard and trivia sheet before hitting the ½ mile Hidden Ponds Nature Trail where you’ll test your knowledge on hibernating animals of Wisconsin.

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    The Great Fall Feast Guided Hike

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    Come along on an easy hike on the Trout Brook Trail while we talk about how animals prepare for winter, discover the real food sources wildlife relies on through the cold months and learn about some of the amazing adaptations some animals have…

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    Trails Through Time: Exploring Wisconsin’s Geology

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    Lace up your hiking boots, and join the naturalist on a 4-mile hike, where you’ll learn about several geological landforms within the park, some dating back over 500 million years ago!

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    Fall Crafts

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    Come and make some cozy fall crafts using recycled boards and tree cookies. We’ll have paint, stencils, and more so you can create adorable decor for your home!

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    Hoo’s Hoo: Owls of Wisconsin

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    Wisconsin is home to 4 year-round species of owls, come and learn all about these incredible creatures, from their size, weight, and calls to all of their amazing adaptations! This event is free to attend for participants of all ages, but vehicle…

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    Fall Prairie Hike

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    Come and enjoy the beauty of an original Tall Grass Prairie in an explosion of fall colors.

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    Spooky Flashlight Scavenger Hunt

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    With Halloween approaching and he nights becoming dark and eerie, there's no better time to embark on a flashlight scavenger hunt!

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    Project FeederWatch - Guidance Program

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    In this program we'll cover the history of Project FeederWatch, what it is and how to conduct a survey and ID birds that are likely to come to your feeder.

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    6-mile Fall Color Hike

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    Join us on a 6-mile round trip hike to the Willow Falls while enjoying the beautiful fall colors.

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