Parks
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Exploring the Marsh
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The Black River Marsh is a unique habitat filled with many forms of wildlife. Join naturalist Phyllis McKenzie for an exploration with scoopers and basins to discover the living secrets of the marsh. We suggest bug repellent, sun block and a bottle…
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Habitat Helpers—Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon
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Volunteers will assist with removing garlic mustard and dame's rocket from various areas throughout Havenwoods State Forest.
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Habitat Helpers—Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon
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Volunteers will assist with removing garlic mustard and dame's rocket from various areas throughout Havenwoods State Forest.
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Yoga At The Lake
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Start your weekend off right and join Certified Yoga Instructor Cherie Hart for a nature-immersed and inspired session. Her calming voice and demeanor will help you feel relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to take on the day.
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Camping Knots You Should Know
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Learn to tie four of the most practical knots for camping and some situations where you’ll find them useful.
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Let's Talk Trillium
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Carpets of trillium greet us at Newport each spring. We’ll take to the woods to talk about this native wildflower, its history, habitat and life cycle.
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Beach Bonfire
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As the days become longer, beach bonfires return to Lakeshore State Park! Come join us at Pebble Beach to make s’mores, enjoy the cozy fire and get to know our park staff at our first bonfire of 2025.
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Bubble Hike
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Have you ever seen bubbles in nature? More specifically on plants? Come join us as we search for bubbles created by these tiny creatures called spittle bugs! Meet with our parks Naturalist to get a bottle to blow your own bubbles as we make our way…
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Island Kayak Adventure
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Join us for a paddle down the canoe interpretive trail out to the day use island and back. This is a 3-mile round trip paddle with a half-mile each way of open water out to the day use island. A flush toilet is available at the park office and pit…