Events
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Learn To Fish
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Discover the joy of fishing in this simple, hands-on beginner program for all ages! All equipment is provided. At the beach you will learn the basics of casting, catching, and safely releasing your very first fish. No prior experience is necessary–…
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Steve Keller's Traveling Snake Show
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Learn about the native snake species of Wisconsin. Participants may have the opportunity to handle some snakes in a safe, controlled environment. Meet at the Lower Shelter.
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National Beach and Toasted Marshmallow Day
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Bring your sand buckets and shovels to the beach this afternoon and make your best sand castle to be judged at 2:30 p.m. During or after, stop at the day use fire ring for smores to celebrate national toasted marshmallow day.
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Wildflower Walk
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Take a one hour naturalist led stroll to learn about the abundant wildflowers in the park. Meet in front of the Nature Center.
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Tree-rific Trees
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Join us for an approximately 1-mile hike as we talk about the trees and how to identify them.
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Ask a Naturalist & Nature Scavenger Hunt
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Do you have any questions about the island or its plants and wildlife? Drop by the Boathouse to ask the Naturalist! You can also grab a Nature Scavenger Hunt card and return it completed by Noon for a prize!
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Turtle Challenge
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See if you can survive as a turtle! Become a turtle and go through a life cycle with a fun obstacle course. Stop by the Beach from 10-Noon to learn about turtles and try to live as one.
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Bats at Blue Mound
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Join WI Bat Ambassadors Makeela Magomolla for an evening bat program at Blue Mound State Park.
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Bats and Humans Need Each Other
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Without bats, grocery stores would look very different. Swarms of insects would rule the night. Birds, bats daytime counterparts, could never keep up on bug control responsibilities.