Events
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Dusky Departure: Bats!
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Rock Island is home to many bats. Join the Naturalist at the Pagoda to learn about and observe them as they depart from their homes for their nightly feasts!
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Explore the Night Sky
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Join the Madison Astronomy Society (MAS) to learn about the night sky.
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Guided Sunset Paddle
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Join DNR staff, on a guided canoe or kayak of Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area at sunset.
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Campfire Stories: Dazzling Dragonflies
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Gather the family and spend some time together around the campfire as we share stories at the Horicon Marsh.
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Shakespeare in the Park
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Join us at the amphitheater for a Shakespeare workshop at 5:30 p.m. and a performance of Hamlet at 7 p.m.
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Campfire Building
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This interactive, hands on workshop teaches participants the essentials of campfire building and fire safety. Participates will learn to responsibly select fire sites, arrange wood structures, and practice total fire extinguishment to protect…
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Leaf & Learn: Plant Discovery Hike
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Meet the naturalist at the Algonquin Nature Trail trailhead to discover some of Rock Island's plants! The hike will be less than1 mile and is located on steady terrain. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.
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Ice Age Geology!
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Come on down to the Nature Center to talk about the impact of glaciers on the park!
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National Moth Week Kid’s Craft
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Come make some fun moth themed crafts to celebrate National Moth Week!
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Bettles, Aphids, and Flies - Oh, My!
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Insects are an underappreciated, yet a very important part of our ecosystem.