Parks
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S'mores & Stories
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Settle in at the upper Rocky Arbor playground at 7 p.m. for an evening of stories by the campfire with the Naturalist! S'mores will be provided!
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Art in the Park: Plein Air Paintings
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"Plein air" is the act of painting outdoors in front of your subject. Meet at the beach between 1-3 p.m. to grab a canvas, some paint, then pick a spot to create! This event is free to attend, but a vehicle admission sticker is required.
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Paddling In The Park
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Join volunteer Bob Whaley to learn paddle strokes and helpful tips for canoeing and kayaking.
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Steve Keller's Traveling Snake Show
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Learn about the native snake species of Wisconsin. Participants may have the opportunity to handle some snakes in a safe, controlled environment. Meet at the Lower Shelter.
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Places of the Park: White Cedar Nature Trail
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Join the naturalist for a 1/2-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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Pests or Pals?
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Bears, racoons, squirrels... all are pests to humans, but what role do they play in the environment? Stop by the naturalist table in the playground any time between 10:30 a.m. and noon to learn about some of the underappreciated critters of…
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Let’s Go Kayaking!
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Join the naturalist on a scenic kayaking trip across Little Falls Lake and up to the beautiful Willow Falls before peacefully floating back down the river.
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Universe in the Park
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Big Foot Beach is excited to host Jim Lattis, a UW-Madison astronomer, for a talk, followed by a telescope-viewing star party. This event is free and open to all. Meet at the Shelter. Admission to the park is required. Hope to see you there!
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Bucky's Brothers: A Program All About Badgers
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Wisconsinites love Bucky Badger, but how much do we know about badgers, really? Join us to learn about the nature and folklore surrounding this secretive animal we’ve adopted as our state mascot. Out-of-state residents are very welcome to join, too.
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Stargazing
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Look through a telescope or binoculars to bring into focus the wonders of the night sky.