Events
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Natural Playground Scavenger Hunt
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Drop into the nature center and pick up a scavenger hunt sheet before heading out to explore the unique and natural stations that make up our natural playground area.
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Ships, Shipwrecks and Sanctuary Drop-In
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Drop by the Sanderling Nature Center for a fun, family-friendly dive into Great Lakes shipping history and the perils of Lake Michigan.
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Copper Falls Fall Fest
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Join the Friends of Copper Falls State Park to celebrate fall in the park. Enjoy live music, brat fry, pumpkin painting, apple cider press, vendor booths and a basket weaving demonstration.
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History and Ecology Hike
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The Friends of Rib Mountain State Park invite the public to hike and hear about the history of the homestead area and early mining on Rib Mountain, while also looking at the ecology of the area.
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Echo Rock Walk
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Join the Naturalist on a 1-mile guided hike to learn about the history and the geology of the area!
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The Secret Life of Ferns
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Beautiful, diverse, and ancient, ferns reproduce in a mysterious alteration of life forms. Join Master Naturalist and horticulturist Holly Smith as she delves into fern evolution, life cycle, reproduction, diversity, and identification.
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Tree Identification Hike
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Learn helpful identifying tips while hiking through the dense, mixed deciduous forest to the observation tower. Expect a moderate/strenuous hike roughly 1-mile long with uneven terrain.
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Devil’s Lake Rocks!
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Find out fun and interesting facts about what makes Devil’s Lake rocks rock!
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Haskell Noyes State Natural Area - Buckthorn Brigade
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Meet at the Haskell Noyes State Natural Area parking lot on County Road GGG south of County Road SS near New Prospect. Target: buckthorn.
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Discover the Willow 6-mile Hike
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Join us on a 6-mile round trip hike and discover some of the most beautiful sights at Willow River State Park.