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    We’re Off to the Races!

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    Drop-in at the beach to learn about the life of deer. 

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    Critter Corner – Owls

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    Whooo goes there? Owls, of course! Fly over to join the naturalist for hands-on activities and fun.

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    Bees and Beekeeping

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    Check out the Nature Center’s beehive!

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    Dunes Hike

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    Explore the Point Beach lakeshore dunes and discover what a rare and beautiful gem Point Beach State Forest is. The dunes-and-swales formations like the ones here are now found only in two other places in Wisconsin (Woodland Dunes Preserve/Manitowoc…

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    Extreme Saturday Morning

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    Calling all youth to explore the extremes of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorers program!

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    Bug Hunt

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    Insects are the most diverse group of animals on earth and make up over half of all described animal species! We will search for and collect some of these six-legged wonders to observe and release.

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    Echo Rock/Ishnala Trail Stroll

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    Join the naturalist on a stroll Echo Rock Trail and Ishnala Trail where you will learn about the geology of the area.

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    Newport Special Program: Universe in the Park and Perseid Meteor Shower

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    Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison as they present Badger Talks, a PowerPoint presentation about astronomy and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope.

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    S’mores and Perseids

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    The Perseids Meteor Shower is the most highly visible astronomical event of the year!

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    Macroinvertebrates Sampling

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    Join our naturalist to collect, sort, and analyze macroinvertebrates and study their adaptations, lifecycles and sensitivities to water pollution.

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