Parks
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Knot Tying 101
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Learn the basics of knot tying and discover how these handy skills can help around the campsite and during outdoor adventures. Drop in outside the Boathouse to practice your knots and create a fun take-home craft!
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Herb Walk
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Dave LaLuzerne was born with a green spark in his heart. (Interestingly, his last name is the French word for alfalfa.) Nurtured through pharmacy school and many years as an herbal pharmacist in his own herb shop, he now finds his passion is…
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Art – Naturally!
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Ignite your imagination to create whimsical art pieces using nature as our inspiration.
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Night Hike
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Explore the unseen at night with a Park Ranger. Learn what animals you might find in the park after dusk and put your night vision to the test. Meet at 8:30 p.m. at the White Cedar Nature Center.
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Sunset Watercolors
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Discover what makes sunsets colorful while watching the sun set over the water, then create your own. Meet under the pagoda.
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Beach Bonfire and Prairie Plants Bookmark Making
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Take advantage of our long summer nights and join Lakeshore State Park staff for a bonfire at Pebble Beach.
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Ghostbusters: The Wisconsin Historical Society's Search for Lake Michigan’s Vanished Ghost Ports
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Wisconsin's Lake Michigan shoreline – from Kenosha to Rock Island – is characterized by bustling port cities separated by long stretches of secluded, bucolic coast.
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Wildlife Wonders: The American White Pelican
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Drop in at the Boathouse to discover the fascinating world of the American White Pelican. One of North America's most impressive birds!
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Serpent Studies
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What kinds of snakes call Rock Island home? Drop in at the boathouse to hear from the naturalist about each of the species you can find within the park!