Parks
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Scavenger Hunt
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Become a nature detective with our self-guided scavenger hunt! Pick up a challenge card at the visitor center and explore any area of our park! Bring the card back to the visitor center before 4 p.m. for prizes!
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Window to the Universe
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Learn about and view the universe you call home with the Northern Cross Science Foundation!
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Strolling Lakeshore at Sunset
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Fall is underway at Lakeshore, but there is still plenty of nature to see!
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Earth Science Week - Story in the Rocks: Let’s Talk Fossils Drop-in Program
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We will be exploring fossil evidence in the rocks found at Newport.
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Nature Journal Club
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Journalers are encouraged to spend time documenting what they observe. Basic supplies of a simple journal, colored pencils, watercolor paint and paper will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their own journal and supplies if they wish.
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Evergreen Series (50+): Cozy Bird Watching
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Borrow a pair of binoculars, learn about the birds that live in and move through the forest from the comfort of a seat. No bird experience or knowledge needed. Indoors or outdoors as the weather allows.
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Night Hike
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Bats, coyotes, cats explore the night here in the Kettle Moraine State Forest-Southern Unit! You should too! Join us for a hike in the dark and cool fall air on our trails. Flashlights highly recommended.
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Explore Echo Rock
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Join the Naturalist on a guided walk to Echo Rock and Ishnala bridge. Learn about the history and the geology of the area! Meet at 1 p.m. at the Lakeview trailhead at the beach next to the boat rentals. The trail is easy and partially paved. The…
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Indigenous Plant Uses
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Did you know that some of the native prairie plants growing in the park are medicinal and that Wisconsin’s Indigenous peoples used these plants in a variety of ways?
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Fall Color Paddle at Willow River State Park
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Join the naturalist on a scenic and colorful kayaking tour across Little Falls Lake and up to the beautiful Willow Falls before peacefully floating back down the river.