Events
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Trail Trek – West Bluff
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Take a nature break! Travel back in time as we visit the site of what was to be Palisades Park, “the Catskills of the Midwest”. Find out why this area never became a resort and visit the remaining signs of the cottages and 85-foot viewing tower.…
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Havenwoods Nature Hike
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Bring the family or come by yourself for an easy 1 mile hike through Havenwoods with a park naturalist. We will explore the woods and prairie while keeping an eye out for animals as we learn about nature at Havenwoods and a bit of its history. Dress…
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Volunteer Seed Collection
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Help us care for State Natural Areas, some of Wisconsin's most pristine public lands. Waubesa Wetlands State Natural Area is known for its extensive, high-quality wetlands and spring complexes.
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Hoo’s Hoo: Owls of Wisconsin
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Wisconsin is home to 4 year-round species of owls, come and learn all about these incredible creatures, from their size, weight, and calls to all of their amazing adaptations! This event is free to attend for participants of all ages, but vehicle…
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Animal Feeding
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Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close? The Havenwoods Nature Center is home to over a dozen Wisconsin animals, mostly reptiles and amphibians.
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Nature Adventures - Spooktacular
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Join us for story-time, followed by hands-on activities where you can win candy and prizes! Story time is at 11 a.m. but drop in anytime between 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. for prizes and candy. This program’s activities are designed with families in mind but…
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Halloween Nature Trivia Walk
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Drop-in anytime between 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to test your Halloween nature knowledge! Stop first at the Nature Center to pick up your clue card. Then head down an easy trail and look for the trivia signs along the way. There will be prizes too.…
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Tech In Nature
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Learn how technology and nature can work together! Utilizing nothing but your phone, identify the nature right outside your door while helping conservation and science.
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Spiders and other ‘creepy crawlers
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Looking for a fun and family friendly way to start your Halloween? Join our Naturalist on a hunter for spiders and other ‘creepy crawlers’.
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Stewardship Saturday
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Join our staff to help remove invasive plants and keep the property beautiful for all to enjoy.