Parks
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NATURE DETECTIVES
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Calling all youth to discover the secrets of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorer program! The program involves completing a required number of engaging nature activities in one of three age-appropriate books (ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9+) to…
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Steve Keller’s Traveling Snake Show
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Learn about the habitat of native Wisconsin snakes such as bull, fox and timber rattlesnakes.
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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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Ice Age Beasts
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See—and touch—rarely seen Ice Age fossils from the Science Museum of Minnesota! Paleontologist Dr. Alex Hastings will present ‘Ice Age Beasts of Minnesota’ at 11 a.m. in the Ice Age Interpretive Center, followed by time to check out real Ice Age…
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Wausau Wayfarers Hiking Meet-Up
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Enjoy a hike to take in the park’s spectacular views and explore its talus slopes and rare plants.
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Discover Loon Lake: Paddle With The Naturalist
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Want to learn about aquatic plants, bogs or frogs? Rent a boat or BYO non-motorized craft to join a family-friendly exploration of Loon Lake’s diverse shoreline. Life jackets provided/required. Kids must be accompanied by an adult.
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KITE BUILDING WORKSHOPS
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Join in the fun of making and decorating a pocket sled kite during one of the workshop sessions.
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Echo Rock/Ishnala Stroll
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Join the naturalist on a stroll of Echo Rock Trail and Ishnala Trail where you will learn about the geology of the area, witness the overlooked beauty and hear about the history of those who lived in the park before it was a park.
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Waterways Celebration
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Join us for food and fun in celebration of freshwater conservation work on Milwaukee Waterways. There will be family-friendly activities, hikes and opportunities to learn how to keep our water healthy and clean.
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Wildflower Walk
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Hike the Quarry Lake Trail with Master Naturalist Karen Merlau. This 1.5 mile walk travels through the park’s wooded area where we will observe wildflowers and forest plants.