Parks
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Drop-In: Beautiful Butterflies
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I spy a chrysalis and wings of beautiful shining colors. Come and learn about the amazing life cycle of butterflies.
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Nature Craft: Beautiful Butterflies
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I spy a chrysalis and wings of beautiful shining colors. Come and learn about the amazing life cycle of butterflies.
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Lizard Mound Work Day
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Help clear invasive woody vegetation along the trails so that native plants and flowers can thrive while the mounds’ integrity is preserved.
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Discovery Bird Walk
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Meet Master Naturalists Janet & Andy Raddatz to observe birds and nature in the park.
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Gotten Cabin Open House
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The late 1850’s 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.
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Frog Hike
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Join us out in the Forest on the Paradise Springs Nature Trail and identify frogs by their songs!
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Work Play Earth Day
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Join the Friends of Copper Falls and Park Staff as we conduct some spring cleanup around the park.
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Happy Little 5K
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Join us at Havenwoods State Forest for a free leisurely 5K walk around the forest.
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The Great Lake Michigan Fish Migration
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Drop in at the park entrance in Fish Creek (by Highway 42) and meet Shedd Aquarium’s Director of Freshwater Research to learn about the migration of sucker fish, tagging, monitoring and other fun fishy facts.
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Work Play Earth Day - Tree and Shrub Planting
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Trees and shrubs will be planted along the entry road, nature center, trails and for ongoing improvements to our Naturalist’s Backyard project at Havenwoods.