Events
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Wildlife in Need
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The Wildlife in Need Center is a non-profit wildlife rehabilitation facility located in Oconomowoc. This event will feature live educational animals to learn about their unique qualities, how they fit into the WI ecosystem, how the rehabilitation…
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Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth
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See the classic Shakespeare play, Macbeth, at Wisconsin State Parks!
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Silverbrook History Hike!
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Learn about the hidden history of the Silverbrook area and the former Silverbrook Mansion, from a wannabe mining baron to ski resort to NAACP meeting site.
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Saturday Afternoon Nature Sleuths
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Get on those detective hats and join us every Saturday from June through August as we solve and look for clues in the Wisconsin Explorer books.
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Backyard Birdfeeders
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Pop into the nature center to create a feeder that will draw the attention of some feathered friends to your own backyard.
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Species ID
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Meet the naturalist down at the beach to use your nature detective skills to try to identify and learn about some of the species that are native to Mirror Lake State Park as well as some common critters that live in Wisconsin!
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Steve Keller’s Traveling Snake Show
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Learn about the habitat of native Wisconsin snakes such as bull, fox and timber rattlesnakes.
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Bees and Beekeeping
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Visit the beekeepers, watch as they take care of the hive, and learn more about bees and beekeeping.
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Ice Age Beasts
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See—and touch—rarely seen Ice Age fossils from the Science Museum of Minnesota! Paleontologist Dr. Alex Hastings will present ‘Ice Age Beasts of Minnesota’ at 11 a.m. in the Ice Age Interpretive Center, followed by time to check out real Ice Age…
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Wausau Wayfarers Hiking Meet-Up
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Enjoy a hike to take in the park’s spectacular views and explore its talus slopes and rare plants.