Parks
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Harvest Hike
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Get outdoors and enjoy a fall evening hike! Walk the tiki-torch-lit trails. Listen to live music. Warm up with delicious treats -free chili, desserts, and hot beverages.
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Fun Fish Prints
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Bring an old t-shirt to revamp your wardrobe or use the provided paper to do some neat printmaking using lifelike fish stamps and some ink!
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Natural Playground Scavenger Hunt
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Drop into the nature center and pick up a scavenger hunt sheet before heading out to explore the unique and natural stations that make up our natural playground area.
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Ships, Shipwrecks and Sanctuary Drop-In
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Drop by the Sanderling Nature Center for a fun, family-friendly dive into Great Lakes shipping history and the perils of Lake Michigan.
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Echo Rock Walk
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Join the Naturalist on a 1-mile guided hike to learn about the history and the geology of the area!
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The Secret Life of Ferns
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Beautiful, diverse, and ancient, ferns reproduce in a mysterious alteration of life forms. Join Master Naturalist and horticulturist Holly Smith as she delves into fern evolution, life cycle, reproduction, diversity, and identification.
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Tree Identification Hike
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Learn helpful identifying tips while hiking through the dense, mixed deciduous forest to the observation tower. Expect a moderate/strenuous hike roughly 1-mile long with uneven terrain.
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Devil’s Lake Rocks!
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Find out fun and interesting facts about what makes Devil’s Lake rocks rock!
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Discover the Willow 6-mile Hike
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Join us on a 6-mile round trip hike and discover some of the most beautiful sights at Willow River State Park.
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Nature Adventures
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Be inspired by the wonders of nature! Join us for story-time followed by a hands-on activity. This program’s activities are designed with families in mind but open to people of all ages.