Parks
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Fur, Scat, Tracks
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How well do you know your Wisconsin mammals and the signs they leave behind? Try our identification game to see how well you can match the mammal fur to the tracks and the scat. This program is great for all ages.
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Fall Colors Hike
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Join Park Naturalist Ash on a 6-mile round-trip hike to Willow Falls while observing the beautiful fall colors of several deciduous trees.
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Hike With The Naturalist
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Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Trail and discussions will be determined based on conditions.
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Bucky's Brothers
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At this presentation, we’ll learn about the nature and folklore surrounding this secretive animal we’ve adopted as our state mascot.
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Discovery Bird Walk
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Meet Master Naturalists Janet and Andy Raddatz to observe birds and nature in the park.
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Starsplitters Astronomy
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Learn about the night sky and then view celestial objects through our telescopes.
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Explore the Night Sky
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The La Crosse Area Astronomical Society will guide you on a tour of the night sky.
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Leaf Printing
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Celebrate the arrival of fall by coming to the beach area playground any time between 3 and 4 p.m. to make your own leaf print!
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Fall Harvest Festival
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The Fall Harvest Festival starts off at 3 p.m. with carving pumpkins at the Peterson Shelter, followed by a short pumpkin candlelight hike and live music.
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Prairie Dedication
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Join us as we present our new interpretive sign, “Restoring Prairies, Protecting Pollinators,” and talk about our recent prairie restoration efforts in the park.