Parks
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Bees and Beekeeping
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Visit the beekeepers, watch as they take care of the hive, and learn more about bees and beekeeping.
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The Great Ice Age
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Drop into the Ottawa Lake Beach Pavilion to learn more about the Great Ice age and our earth’s geological history.
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Saturday Explorers – Fabulous Fish
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Drop by the Nature Center to test your fish identification and knowledge, catch some “backyard bass’, and make fish art.
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Drop-In at the Naturalist Cabin
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Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area) to explore the nature center, visit the park naturalist and participate in the activity of the day.
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Prairie Hike
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Join our Naturalist for a walk through some of Lakeshore State Park’s many prairies! Don’t miss out on this chance to see and learn about the plant and animal life of these unique ecosystems. All ages and abilities welcome! Meet at the North…
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Guided Hike to Stute Springs
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Walk with us through the great outdoors and delve into our plants' medicinal uses and history!
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INK FISH PRINTING
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“Gyotaku” (guy-yo-tah-koo) or ink fish printing was originally a method of counting how many fish a fisherperson caught. Try your hand at this ancient artform with help from our wonderful volunteers.
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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 along the river.