Events
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Discovery Bird Walk
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Meet Master Naturalists Janet & Andy Raddatz to observe birds and nature in the park.
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Sunset Watercolors
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Discover what makes sunsets colorful while watching the sun set over the water, then create your own. Meet under the pagoda!
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Leave No Trace: Trash Timeline
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Where does garbage go on the island? How can you help to keep our park clean? Drop in at the boathouse to learn more! Participate in a hands-on activity as we learn about decomposition rates for common items found at home.
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All Tied Up in Knots
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There is a knot for every kind of job. Learn how to tie basic knots that can help you in your everyday life. Then put your skills to the test with a knot tying craft that you can take home!
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
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Want to get outdoors but not sure where to start? Stop by the Willow River State Park Nature Center and pick up one of our scavenger hunts to kick off your adventure!
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Animal Tracks and Traces
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Want to see some tracks and traces from Wisconsin's furry friends? Drop in at Rocky Arbor's day use area near the entrance to the park to learn about some of the different animals of the area and see the different traces they leave behind.
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Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
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The Summit Players present their 2026 season: Shakespeare's Hamlet. They will once again visit 18 different Wisconsin State Parks this summer for 19 unique shows!
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Slow and Steady Turtles
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Bring the whole family to discover the fascinating world if Wisconsin's native turtles!
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Getting Knotty
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Try your hand at a few basic knots and see how quickly you can get the hang of them.
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Hemlock Trail Hike
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Come hike the Hemlock Trail with us! This will be a guided hike with the park naturalist.