Events
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Stories at the Marsh-Tracks in the Snow
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All is quiet as fresh snow blankets the ground, but there is plenty of wildlife still active in the winter. Come explore how these animals leave behind clues of their busy lives in the snow.
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Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter
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Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.
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Nature Tales - Snowy Day
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Join a young child while they discover the magic and wonder of winter's first snowfall.
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Make Your Own Holiday Ornaments
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Use natural materials to make your own unique holiday ornaments. This is an intergenerational activity, and there is a $10 fee that covers both parent and child.
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Winter Greenery Swag Class
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Enjoy this spectacular season by making a unique greenery display using fresh seasonal cuttings from the park.
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Knitting Get Together
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This get-together is designed for anyone working on a handmade fiber creation (knit or crochet) to craft together in the MacKenzie Lodge.
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Chick-a-dee-dee-dee Nature Storytime
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Always bright-eyed and full of energy, chickadees add a cheery note to any winter day. You'll be surprised by the lives these tiny birds lead.
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Before It Was Governor Nelson State Park
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Join Don Sanford, Author of On Fourth Lake: A Social History of Lake Mendota, for a trip back in time when cows grazed the fields along Highway M, and kids sang around the campfires on the shore of Lake Mendota.
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Candlelight Hike
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Enjoy a self-guided hike on a torch-lit circuit through the Northern Lights Campground.
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Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter
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Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.