Parks
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Candlelight Ski And Hike
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Join us for a magical evening of candlelit recreation: Forest & trails glowing with 450 candle luminaries.
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Cabin Fever Series: Plants for Birds and Pollinators
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Can you imagine a world without birds? The benefits our feathered friends bring are critical to us. Birds play an essential role in the functioning of the world’s ecosystems, in ways that directly impact human health, economy and food production.…
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Let’s Go Ice Fishing!
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Join us on the Free Fishing Weekend as we drill into the ice on Little Falls Lake. We’ll have all the necessities needed to help you or your child catch a fish. You'll also learn basic ice safety tips, how to use ice fishing equipment, fish…
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Cabin Fever Series: Owl Pellets
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Join Master Naturalist Laurie Hylen to learn facts about owls and their interesting digestive systems.
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Knee High Naturalist: Who's Here?
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Meet at Shelter 1 with your three to five-year-old and enjoy learning all about animal tracks!
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Snowshoe Tracking
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Join us for a series of tracking adventures! Learn how to track in our forest. In dirt or snow, the creatures go! Warm clothing recommended – limited snowshoes available to use if plentiful snow is present. No fee, child sizing included. Bringing…
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Nature Storytime: Seasons
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Why are the days shorter during winter? Let’s learn about the earth’s tilt and how it affects the seasons.
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Full Moon Hike
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Go for a walk under the near-full moon! Experience a guided walk or snowshoe (approximately 2 miles) on the Steinke Basin trail on the night closest to the full moon.
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Candlelight Hike, Ski and Snowshoe
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Hike, snowshoe or ski a 1.5-mile torchlit trail, warm up around a roaring campfire, and gaze up at the stars. Refreshments will be available. 5-7 p.m. John Heasley of Driftless Stargazing, LLC will be hosting a stargazing activity, weather…
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Icicle Hike In The Fern Dell Gorge
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Meet the naturalist at the Pulpit Rock parking lot for a fun winter hike in search of an incredible natural phenomenon: icy stalactites and stalagmites formed by seeping water flowing through the porous rocks down in the Fern Dell Gorge.