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    Animal Crafts

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    Stop in at the nature center to make animal masks, do word searches, color, and complete other animal themed art projects.

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    Naturalist Cabin

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    Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area), explore the nature center, visit the park naturalist, and participate in the day's activity.

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    Universe In The Park

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    Hosted by the UW-Madison Department of Astronomy. Learn more about astronomy & (on a clear night) look through a telescope at the stars!

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    Shoreline, Ships And Shipwrecks Hike

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    Meet our naturalist at the nature center for a 1.5 mile hike along the shore that will discuss Door County’s history on the water. Hike will start and end at the nature center.

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    Animal Adventure

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    Learn how we take care of the animals and see what they eat for lunch.

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    Ask A Naturalist

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    Learn more about Potawatomi Park and the Ice Age Trail Pop by the ski hill overlook to learn about the park, the Ice Age Trail, information about a self-guided hike, and ask our naturalist any other questions you might have.

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    Wildlife Wonders: American White Pelican

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    Join us for hands-on activities and a short talk about what makes this creature so unique!

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    Rib Mountain History Hike

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    Join in on this informative lead hike to the old homestead location. We'll walk and talk about the early settlement history in this area of the park.

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    Edibles Drop-In

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    Stop by one of our educators to learn about edible plants!

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    Art in the Park: The "Magnetism" of Peninsula

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    Join us as we learn about the Peninsula State Park's creatures of greatest conservation need.

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