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    Smokey Bear's 80th Birthday Party

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    Meet Smokey Bear and help the park celebrate his 80th Birthday!

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    Kayak Tour Of Mirror Lake

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    Meet the naturalist at the boat landing for a paddle to enjoy the peaceful lake and learn about the park's natural history, geology and vegetation.

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    Know Your Park

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    Join the Naturalist to learn more about Devil’s Lake.

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    Universe In The Park

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    Universe in the Park includes a rain-or-shine presentation on astronomy, including recent astronomical news, and a weather-dependent star party, where visitors can view available astronomical objects through a telescope.

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    Pond Dipping Drop In Session

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    Join the naturalist at Mirror Lake State Park near the boat landing anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to take some nets out and explore some of the critters living in the water that are usually hidden from us!

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    Lizard Mound Volunteer Stewardship Days

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    Help clear invasive woody vegetation along the trails and mounds so native plants and flowers can thrive while preserving the integrity of the mounds.

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    Learn To Fish

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    Want to try fishing but don’t know what to do? Join our Learn to Fish program, and we will show you how! We will have fun activities to teach you the basics before sending you off to catch some fish. We will supply all the equipment and bait. If…

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    OutWiGo Challenge Hikes

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    Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. All are welcome to participate — enjoying the health benefits of hiking — and you’re encouraged to hike at your own pace.

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    Know Your Park

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    Join the Naturalist to learn more about Devil’s Lake.

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    Night Sky

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    Become a “backyard astronomer” with help from the Northwest Suburban Astronomers.

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