Events
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River Valley Raptors – Live Birds of Prey
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Come meet the incredible birds of prey (raptors) that rule the skies! River Valley Raptors will be bringing live birds of prey for you to meet.
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Wild Child In The Park
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Be inspired by the wonders of nature! Wild child is all about nature, kids and adventure!
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Places of the Park: White Cedar Nature Trail
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Join the naturalist for a half-mile hike along the trail by the White Cedar Nature Center. Discover more about the center’s history, plants and animals.
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Serpent Studies
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What kinds of snakes call Rock Island home? Drop in at the boathouse to hear from the naturalist about each of the species you can find within the park!
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OutWiGo! The Trails of Newport Challenge Hikes
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Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike.
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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!