Events
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Butterfly Pond Walk
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Come along for an interpretive hike along the Butterfly pond. Learn about the butterflies that are native to Wisconsin and their lifecycles. Meet at the Butterfly Pond Trailhead, parking area across from the marina.
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Scavenger Hunt
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Stop by the park office any time after 9 a.m. to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet.
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Mindful Hike
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Join Wisconsin Master Naturalist Kelly Gillespie, park volunteer and Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, for a guided mindful hike designed to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress and enhance overall wellbeing.
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Saturday Strolls
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Take a stroll out on the Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area with a DNR Educator. We will meet at the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center at 8:30 a.m. and after a quick intro we will hit the trails. With no set destination in mind, you never…
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Park Adventurer
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This week, we’ll explore the hidden world beneath our feet and just out of sight using some high-tech gear to investigate this fascinating, miniature world.
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Universe In The Park
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Governor Thompson is excited to host a UW-Madison astronomer for a talk, followed by a telescope-viewing star party.
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Sunset Kayak Tour
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Go on a sunset kayak adventure at Mirror Lake! The naturalists of the park will take you on a two-hour tour of the lake to explore the local geology, history and wildlife.
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The Great Migration
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Migratory raptors make their trip twice a year. Learn how they prepare and what obstacles they face. Meet a raptor in person at this event presented by Open Door Bird Sanctuary.
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Nature Station: Fossils
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Stop by the table in front of the park office any time between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to learn about the fossils of the driftless area.