Recreation
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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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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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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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Hiking For Beginners
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Come out to the Scuppernong Hiking Trails and join one of our rangers on a 2.5-mile guided hike. This hike is for beginners, but all are welcome! We will discuss gear, safety considerations and how to plan your own hiking adventure.
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Scavenger Hunt Hike
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Meet at the nature center at 1 p.m. and join our naturalist on a ½ mile walk and ecological scavenger hunt through the Ancient Shorelines Trail.
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Free Fun Weekend
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Wisconsin is home to 50 state parks, 15 state forests, 44 state trails, 84,000 miles of rivers and streams, roughly 15,000 lakes and so much more. For the first weekend every June, you can explore it all with state park admission fees, fishing…
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Community Campfire
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Join us for a community campfire from 7 – 8 p.m. at the amphitheater. Be prepared for a night filled with stories, music and time to get to know your fellow campers.