Recreation
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Exploration Station – Spiders
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Drop by the Exploration Station to explore the wonderful world of spiders.
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Discovering Wildflowers
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Join master naturalist Karen Merlau and discover the many wildflowers growing along the Black River Trail.
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Exploration Station – Cranes
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Flap on over to the Critter Corner to discover more about Wisconsin's largest birds – cranes!
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Exploration Station – Birds
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Drop by the Exploration Station to find out about our feathered friends!
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Stewardship Friends Grants Approved For 32 DNR Improvement Projects
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the approval of Stewardship funding for Friends Grants to 29 nonprofit organizations for improvements at DNR-managed properties across the state. The State Building Commission approved the funding for 32 projects totaling $499,144 in Stewardship grant dollars, leveraging $572,061 in matching contributions and $3 million in total project costs.
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DNR Encourages New Riders To Give Snowmobiling A Try
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) encourages snowmobile riders to bring a friend along on their next snowmobiling adventure.
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Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library Program Returns For 2026
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites library patrons to use the Check Out Wisconsin State Parks At Your Library program to check out a free day pass to state parks, forests and recreation areas.
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Snowmobilers: Be Aware Of Increased Law Enforcement During Upcoming Sled Safe Weekends
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reports six snowmobile fatalities so far in this new year and urges all snowmobile operators to wait to drink any alcoholic beverages until they get home for the day.
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Register Now For Bob Ross-Inspired Happy Little 5K
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds the public that registration is open for the Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K. The race, inspired by artist Bob Ross, is a virtual event with proceeds benefiting tree health and protection across the state.
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Sharp-Tailed Grouse Viewing Blind Reservations Opening Soon
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will begin accepting reservations for sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds at Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Area on Saturday, Jan. 10. Additional viewing blinds at Crex Meadows Wildlife Area will become available for reservations on Sunday, Feb. 1. Sharp-tailed grouse viewing blinds are available from April 1 through May and Namekagon Barrens and from March 21 through May at Crex Meadows.