Arts and Crafts
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Halloween Extravaganza!
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On the north shore of Devil’s Lake, our Halloween Extravaganza is an all-ages, all-abilities afternoon of spooky fun with activities for the whole family!
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Mead Wildlife Art Gallery
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Come enjoy magnificent works at the 4th Annual Mead Wildlife Art Gallery! Our jury-selected pieces allow talented artists to share what inspires them at the Mead Wildlife Area.
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Evergreen Series (50+) Crafting Social
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Bring your own craft or make a new one with us! Enjoy being creative, crafty and connected. The Evergreen Series events are ideal for adults 50+ and their guests, seeking to enjoy both nature and community.
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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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Fall Fest
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Join the Friends of Wildcat Mountain State Park for a day of fall celebrations! Naturalist programs, ranger led hikes, campfire and smores, scavenger hunt, pumpkin carving, and food for sale. Stay to watch the sunset from the overlook. This is a…
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Open Crafting
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Grab your project and meet up with fellow crafters at the Havenwoods State Forest Nature Center on the morning of the second Saturday of each month.
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Nature Journaling: Sketching Skeletons
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Join Park staff and try your hand at Nature journaling…this time with bones!
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Leaf Sun Prints
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Capture the different shapes and sizes of Newport’s leaves through the magic of cyanotype printing! Experiment creating sun prints using leaves collected from around the park while learning how and why trees change colors in the fall. Meet outside…
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Nature Journaling
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Join us for a relaxed program welcoming both beginners and experienced journalers. Explore guided prompts, practice observation skills, and capture the natural world on the page. All materials needed are provided.
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Fall Harvest Festival
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The Fall Harvest Festival starts at 3:00 p.m. with carving pumpkins at the Peterson Shelter. Followed by a short pumpkin candlelight hike and concludes with live music at the shelter.