Education
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State Symbol Scavenger Hunt
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See if you can spot 10 Wisconsin state symbols (and 10 Minnesota state symbols) hidden along the Skyline Trail. Grab a paper from the naturalist and see if you can name them all!
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Frog Finding
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Learn to recognize Wisconsin’s frog calls and see if you can catch some frogs to see them up close. Nets and supplies will be provided.
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Wisconsin Furbearers
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Pop into the nature center between 3 and 5 p.m. and learn about the different furbearers of Wisconsin. Learn fun facts about animals and come and see some real pelts!
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Makin’ Tracks Drop-In Program
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Stop by the Ottawa Lake Contact Station to learn more about animal tracks and identification.
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Camping 101
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Not sure how to pitch a tent? Stop by the Beach House to give it a try yourself and learn some simple camping tips.
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Great Wisconsin Bat Count
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Help our state bats by participating in this Citizen Science program.
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Rainbow Hike
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Lakeshore State Park invites you to come and enjoy the beautiful blooms of June! With the park being home to over 100 varieties of plants, there are plenty of nature’s hues to come and admire while taking a hike with one of our Educators. All ages…
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Frogs, Tadpoles And Toads, Oh My!
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Drop into Paradise Springs Nature Trail to learn about the tadpole lifecycle and catch some frogs too!
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Cast Away!
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Get ready for Free Fishing Weekend (June 3-4) by swinging by the Beach House to practice casting a fishing rod and see if you can catch and identify some plastic fish.
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Wings of the Night Bat Program
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Join the park naturalist for this program about bats, a most unique and misunderstood mammal. Learn about the bats in Wisconsin, their lifecycle and threats challenging the bat population.