Education
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Wild Edible Plants / Plantas silvestres comestibles (bilingual)
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Learn which of Lakeshore’s plants are edible, and how they can be used in cooking. Learn which plants to avoid eating, and which ones have been used as medicine. Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just west of Discovery World. All ages and abilities…
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Flag Day Veteran's Hike
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This Flag Day, Lakeshore invites veterans and their families, as well as the general public, on a guided tour of the park, with a focus on the Milwaukee lakefront area’s history. Thank you for your service! Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just…
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Hiking Prep 101
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Come learn how to prepare for a day hike with friends and family, or even by yourself with Master Naturalist Chris Lilek. We will explore the things you need to bring on a day hike, like clothing, gear, food and water, and then make a walking stick…
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Storybook Trail Walk
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Come for a stroll on the boardwalk and Indermuehle Island Trail as we read our June Storybook Trail, all about stink bugs! Trails are mostly level and the hike will be just over a mile in length. All ages are welcome!
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Wildlife In Need
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The Wildlife in Need Center is a non-Profit wildlife rehabilitation facility located in Oconomowoc.
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Apps for Plant and Animal Identification
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There are powerful apps for identifying all types of wild plants, animals, insects and fungi. Our naturalist will show you how to use an app to identify the various elements of your natural surroundings as well as to participate in common-interest…
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Fire Building and Survival Skills
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Join John Emerson to learn about the fire building basics and surviving out in the woods as a casual outdoor traveler.
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Furbearers
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Learn about some of Wisconsin’s mammals by examining pelts, skulls, scat and tracks.
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Universe In The Park
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University of Wisconsin – Madison students will be presenting an astronomy program.