Parks
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Historic Cabin Viewing
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The late 1850s pioneer cabin is open for those who want to take a peek inside! Explore the space that housed the Prussian Family and view some of the tools they used to make their living on the prairie. This will be at the Gotten Cabin, across the…
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Tracking Hikes - Stute Springs Nature Trail
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Tracks are everywhere! On the ground, in the snow, even underwater, tracks show us where wildlife has traveled. Join us for a hike to find and identify tracks! What will you find?
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Fall Festival
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Join us for a day filled of fun fall activities sponsored by the Friends of the MacKenzie Center! Activities include archery, compass skills, wildlife viewing, fire building, hiking, a hale bale maze, gunny sack races, face painting, scarecrow…
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Wisconsin Science Festival BioBlitz at Lakeshore!
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During the Wisconsin Science Festival Bioblitz, join with people from across the state from sunrise on Monday, Oct. 16, until sunset on Sunday, Oct. 22, reporting observations of plants, animals and fungi seen in Wisconsin. The information you…
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A Geological Tour of Willow River State Park
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Lace up your hiking boots, and join the naturalist on a 5-mile hike, where you’ll learn about several geological landforms within the park, some dating back as far as 570 million years ago.
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Window to the Universe
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Learn about and view the universe you call home with the Northern Cross Science Foundation!
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Spooky Stories & S’mores
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The sunsets over the lake in a rich orange hue, the fluttering bats start to emerge… and then the Slinger Community Library seizes the audience with their captivating storytelling! Join us for an evening surrounded by the gorgeous fall colors and…
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iNaturalist & Seek Exploration
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Learn to use the free iNaturalist and Seek apps to identify your observations of the natural world and upload them to the scientific community for further identification confirmation and study. Then head outside and give it a try!
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Walk On The Wild Side Fall Hike
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Search for wildflowers and mushrooms with the park naturalist.
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Storytime: Pee-yew Skunk!
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What’s black and white and smelled all over? A skunk! Join us as we discover some cool truths about skunks.