Parks
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Mead Kite Festival
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Celebrate the wind at the Mead, marvel at the acrobatics and engineering of magical kites, bring your own or make one on-site. Learn from expert flyers, play and relax. The Wisconsin Kiters Club will dazzle you with their huge displays along Hwy S…
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Butterfly Pond Walk
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Come along for an interpretive hike along the Butterfly pond. Learn about the butterflies that are native to Wisconsin and their lifecycles. Meet at the Butterfly Pond Trailhead, parking area across from the marina.
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Mindful Hike
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Join Wisconsin Master Naturalist Kelly Gillespie, park volunteer and Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher, for a guided mindful hike designed to cultivate mindfulness, reduce stress and enhance overall wellbeing.
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Park Adventurer
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This week, we’ll explore the hidden world beneath our feet and just out of sight using some high-tech gear to investigate this fascinating, miniature world.
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Kayak with the Naturalist
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Paddle the pristine Oconomowoc River running through the heart of the Loew Lake Unit with a naturalist.
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Universe In The Park
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Governor Thompson is excited to host a UW-Madison astronomer for a talk, followed by a telescope-viewing star party.
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Sunset Kayak Tour
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Go on a sunset kayak adventure at Mirror Lake! The naturalists of the park will take you on a two-hour tour of the lake to explore the local geology, history and wildlife.
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The Great Migration
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Migratory raptors make their trip twice a year. Learn how they prepare and what obstacles they face. Meet a raptor in person at this event presented by Open Door Bird Sanctuary.
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Fungus Amongus Hike
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Meet at the park office to hike with local mushroom enthusiast Bill Higgins!