Events
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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.
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Whose Scat is that?
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Have you ever stumbled upon something stinky that an animal left behind? Take a short hike around the White Cedar Nature Center with a naturalist to find out who pooped in the park.
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Secret Life of Great Blue Herons
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With a 6 foot wingspan, and a deep prehistoric squawk, the Great Blue Heron is one of our spectacular neighbors. Join us to learn about how this giant bird survives and look into the hidden life of these stealthy hunters!