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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

 Directions

  45.016515, -92.687874

County: Saint Croix

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    Underdogs Species: Villain or Vital?

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    Drop in to discover why this often misunderstood animal deserves a second look. We’ll share quick facts about its reputation, its real ecological value, and the ways it helps keep the environment healthy.

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    A Waste-Free Walk Along The Willow

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    Holiday weekends can be tough on this park we all know and love. Join us on the Tuesday following 4th of July weekend for a parkwide trash-clean up day.

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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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    Independence Day Scavenger Hunt

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    Celebrate Independence Day with a fun, family-friendly outdoor adventure!

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    Among the Grasses

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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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    Wings & Wilderness Walk

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    Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly hike!

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    Moths as Pollinators

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    Join us for an evening under the stars as we lure moths in and learn about their role as important Wisconsin pollinators.

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    Plants for Pollinators

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    Join our volunteer Karen Swisher as she takes you around the native plant gardens outside the nature center and learn about planting for pollinators on this interpretive walk.

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    Raptors 101

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    Join us for an exciting, educational and interactive presentation from River Valley Raptors.

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    Pollinator Make and Take

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    Come down to the Nature Center and learn about bees and butterflies and their roles as pollinators while you make a solitary bee house or butterfly puddler to bring home!

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