Events
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Discover Loon Lake: Paddle With The Naturalist
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Want to learn about aquatic plants, bogs or frogs? Rent a boat or BYO non-motorized craft to join a family-friendly exploration of Loon Lake’s diverse shoreline. Life jackets provided/required. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
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KITE BUILDING WORKSHOPS
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Join in the fun of making and decorating a pocket sled kite during one of the workshop sessions.
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Echo Rock/Ishnala Stroll
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Join the naturalist on a stroll of Echo Rock Trail and Ishnala Trail where you will learn about the geology of the area, witness the overlooked beauty and hear about the history of those who lived in the park before it was a park.
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Waterways Celebration
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Join us for food and fun in celebration of freshwater conservation work on Milwaukee Waterways. There will be family-friendly activities, hikes and opportunities to learn how to keep our water healthy and clean.
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Wildflower Walk
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Hike the Quarry Lake Trail with Master Naturalist Karen Merlau. This 1.5 mile walk travels through the park’s wooded area where we will observe wildflowers and forest plants.
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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 along the river.
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Exploring Nature: Learn to Fly Fish
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Learn the correct way to use fly fishing gear and tackle to catch a whole variety of fish.
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Perrot Trading Post
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Ever wonder what life was like in the early 1800s? Bring your curiosity and questions to the Rendezvous Encampment near the Nature Center.
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Behind the Scenes at Mead: Wetland Habitat Management
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Enjoy a hayride trip through this Wisconsin gem with the professionals directly responsible for its care.
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Sandhill Beauties and the Beasts - Natural Resources Foundation Tour
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Come see hundreds of acres of wild blue lupine, thousands of acres of pristine sandy upland and marshes, and walk the paths of American bison.