Events
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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 the Rock Island plants!
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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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Smokey’s Birthday
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Join forest staff at the Crystal Lake Nature Center to celebrate Smokey Bear’s birthday with family-friendly activities and wildfire prevention education.
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Critter Corner – Owls
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Come to the Critter Corner to learn about owls. Join the naturalist for hands-on activities and fun.
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Smokey Bear's Birthday at Buckhorn State Park
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Celebrate Smokey Bear's 82nd birthday with cupcakes, fire safety learning activities, and meet him at his birthday party at the new accessible fire ring. In case of rain, event will be at the north picnic shelter.
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Smokey Bear's Birthday
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Come meet Smokey Bear and wish him a bear-y happy 82nd birthday! We will share his timeless message of fire safety and land stewardship. Enjoy birthday cake (while supplies last), crafts, stories and campfire safety demonstration.
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Create A Nature Journaling Book
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Join us at the Ice Age Interpretive Center for a self-paced, hands-on crafting session where you can build your very own nature journal.