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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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    Under the Blacklight: Moth Discovery Night

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    Join us for an evening under the stars as we lure moths in and learn fun facts all about moths.

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    Moth Discovery Table

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    Stop by our pop-up table to learn about Wisconsin Moths as we continue celebrating National Moth Week!

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    Prairie Ecology Walk

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    Take a family friendly walk through a short grass prairie and explore what makes this ecosystem unique.

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    Nature Journaling

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    Take a family friendly walk through a short grass prairie and explore what makes this ecosystem unique.

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    Nature Scavenger Hunt

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    Want to get outdoors but not sure where to start? Stop by the Willow River State Park Nature Center and pick up one of our scavenger hunts to kick off your adventure!

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    Sunday Stroll

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    Join the naturalist on a relaxing, easy 1.5 mile hike on the Trout Brook Trail.

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    Wildflower Hike

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    Join Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and Volunteer Wisconsin Master Naturalist Kelly Gillespie for a guided mindful hike designed to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.

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    Mindful Hike

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    Join Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and Volunteer Wisconsin Master Naturalist Kelly Gillespie for a guided mindful hike designed to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being.

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    Incredible Invertebrates

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    Explore the prairie on this family friendly walk and discover the insects that call it home. We’ll look for pollinators, predators, camouflaged specialists, and all the tiny creatures that make the prairie buzz with life.

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    Nature Journaling

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    Take a family friendly walk through a short grass prairie and explore what makes this ecosystem unique.

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