Children's Program
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Birding for Kids
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Join the naturalist in the Ice Age Center to learn about the birds of Interstate Park and their amazing adaptations!
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Evening Campfire Story Time
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Settle in at the amphitheater for an evening of stories by the campfire with local librarian, Cortney.
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What Can You Hear in Your Backyard?
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Children aged 1-8 will enjoy a reading of Paul Showers' "The Listening Walk," followed by a nature scavenger hunt with Master Naturalist Garth Ewing.
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Print Patch Making
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Drop by Ottawa Lake Recreational Area and learn how to make print patches!
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Geocaching 101
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Hosted by Jacquendoncody and the Wisconsin Geocaching Association, this class and treasure hunt uses GPS tech to find hidden "caches."
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Ink Fish Printing
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“Gyotaku” (guy-yo-tah-koo), or ink fish printing, was originally a method of counting how many fish a fisherperson caught. Try your hand at this ancient art form with help from our wonderful volunteers.
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What Can You Hear in Your Backyard?
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Children aged 1-8 will enjoy a reading of Paul Showers' "The Listening Walk," followed by a nature scavenger hunt with Master Naturalist Garth Ewing.
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Nature Station: Trees
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Stop by the table in front of the park office any time between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to learn about the many trees of southern Wisconsin and tips to identify them.
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Nature Storytime: Butterflies and Moths
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What is the difference between these beautiful flying insects? Let’s find out together!
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Summer Fun at the Mead - Foraging and Edible Plants
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Fun for all ages! This event is free and doesn’t require registration.