Children's Program
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Learn about and see raptors with a falconer
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A certified falconer will give a presentation on raptors with a live red-tailed hawk at Blue Mound State Park Friend's Shelter. The host will discuss falconry, bird habits, and traits. Questions will be answered during presentation.
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Great Blue Herons
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Drop by the Camp Interstate Shelter any time between 6 and 8 p.m. to learn about the largest heron in North America and their unique adaptations. Learn how to identify them by call and use binoculars to spot them as they fly into their nest colony!
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Freshwater Critters
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Have you ever seen a creepy crawler floating around a lake or river? Then you have seen a macroinvertebrate! Stop by the beach house between to learn about these underappreciated creatures and have the chance to see them for yourself!
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Animal Feeding
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Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close? Come visit the animals as they eat their lunch.
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Pond Peeking
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Join us on May 25 for a pop-in event. Come any time between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. to explore what really lives in our pond.
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Exploration Station – Night Sky
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Enjoy the night sky during the day with hands-on activities, crafts and more at the Nature Center.
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Nature Detectives
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Calling all youth to discover the secrets of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorer program! The program involves completing a required number of engaging nature activities in one of three age-appropriate books (ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9+) to…
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Nature Storytime: Mollusks
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Have you ever wondered who used to live in the shell you found? We will explore this interesting group of animals that includes snails, clams and oysters.
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Nature Storytime: Mollusks
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Have you ever wondered who used to live in the shell you found? We will explore this exciting animal group, including snails, clams and oysters.