Events
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Swales Nature Trail Hike
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We’ll hike across the wooden bridge over to the Nature Trail Loop and explore the ridges and swales that mark successive shorelines of ancient Lake Nippissing.
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The Great Nature Race
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What better way than spending the day outside on the Great Nature Race!
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Astronomy and Stargazing
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Northwest Suburban Astronomers will help you become a backyard astronomer.
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Geology Hike
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Join Northland College Professor Tom Fitz as he leads a hike along the Doughboy’s Trail.
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Medicinal and Edible Plants Hike (Bilingual)
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Learn which plants are edible, which are used medicinally and how they can be prepared for use.
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Ask The Naturalist
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Before or after traversing the rugged Parnell Trail or climbing the 60-foot observation tower, ask the naturalist your questions about the area’s unique glacial geology, diverse natural communities, tremendous trees as well as other plants and…
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Dunes Hike
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Explore the Point Beach lakeshore dunes and discover what a rare and beautiful gem Point Beach State Forest is. The dunes-and-swales formations like the ones here are now found only in two other places in Wisconsin (Woodland Dunes Preserve/Manitowoc…
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Fall Fest at the Park
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Enjoy the park’s waterfalls, fall colors, and family fun: pumpkin painting, craft vendors, brat fry, raffle, natural resource booths, cider press, T-shirt printing and live music.
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Fungus Among Us Tour – Newport Trail
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We will take a stroll on the Newport Trail to find and discover the many varieties of mushrooms and fungi.