Parks
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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!
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Nature Journaling
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Take some time to relax and get creative as we craft our own nature journals! Meet the Naturalist under the pagoda to learn how to create a deeper connection to the world around you.
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Mink River Preserve Field Trip
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We are fortunate that an internationally recognized freshwater estuary is just down the road from Newport State Park!