Events
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Paddling In The Park
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Join volunteer Bob Whaley to learn paddle strokes and helpful tips for canoeing and kayaking.
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Pests or Pals?
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Bears, racoons, squirrels... all are pests to humans, but what role do they play in the environment? Stop by the naturalist table in the playground any time between 10:30 a.m. and noon to learn about some of the underappreciated critters of…
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Let’s Go Kayaking!
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Join the naturalist on a scenic kayaking trip across Little Falls Lake and up to the beautiful Willow Falls before peacefully floating back down the river.
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Universe in the Park
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Big Foot Beach is excited to host Jim Lattis, a UW-Madison astronomer, for a talk, followed by a telescope-viewing star party. This event is free and open to all. Meet at the Shelter. Admission to the park is required. Hope to see you there!
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Universe In The Park
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Join Max Croft & Talia O’Shea for a 30- to 40-minute talk and presentation about astronomy.
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Bucky's Brothers: A Program All About Badgers
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Wisconsinites love Bucky Badger, but how much do we know about badgers, really? Join us to learn about the nature and folklore surrounding this secretive animal we’ve adopted as our state mascot. Out-of-state residents are very welcome to join, too.
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Noteworthy Nocturnals
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What goes bump in the night? Nocturnal creatures do! Head to the park office anytime between 7-8:30 p.m. to learn about these cool critters.
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Wildlife in your backyard with David Stokes
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David Stokes will present a program about nature in your own back yard. Live animals and artifacts will be used to educate through through songs, stories, riddles and movement. Very entertaining night for all ages.
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Evening Campfire Story Time
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Settle in at the amphitheater for an evening of stories by the campfire with local librarian, Cortney.
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Walk, Talk, Eat & Dance Like A Sandhill Crane
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Join Master Naturalist, Christine Lilek Kelm, and become a Sandhill Crane for a day!