Education
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Great Blue Herons
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Drop by the Camp Interstate Shelter any time between 6 and 8 p.m. to learn about the largest heron in North America and their unique adaptations. Learn how to identify them by call and use binoculars to spot them as they fly into their nest colony!
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Freshwater Critters
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Have you ever seen a creepy crawler floating around a lake or river? Then you have seen a macroinvertebrate! Stop by the beach house between to learn about these underappreciated creatures and have the chance to see them for yourself!
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Spring Story Outdoor Exploratory
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Join us at the park for some fun and fictional outdoor exploration.
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Animal Feeding
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Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close? Come visit the animals as they eat their lunch.
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Pie Iron Demo
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Learn the fun of cooking over a campfire from Jon Riemann, the "Pudgy Pie Guy."
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Nature Detectives
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Calling all youth to discover the secrets of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorer program! The program involves completing a required number of engaging nature activities in one of three age-appropriate books (ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9+) to…
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Bird Hike!
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Warblers, tanagers, and finches, oh my! Join bird expert Brain Collins on an early morning walk to kick off your weekend. For the best experience, bring binoculars. Park and meet at the Camp Interstate Shelter.
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Nature Storytime: Mollusks
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Have you ever wondered who used to live in the shell you found? We will explore this interesting group of animals that includes snails, clams and oysters.
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All About Wisconsin Turtles
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Visit the Ice Age Center between 1 and 3 p.m. to learn about Wisconsin’s 11 turtle species!
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What's Bugging the Trees?
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Stop by the trailhead for the Pothole Trail and learn about the invasive species killing ash trees in the park: emerald ash borer.