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Children's Program

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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.

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    Scavenger Hunt

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    Stop by the park office any time after 9 a.m. to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet. Return your completed sheet to the park office for a prize!

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    Fireflies and Glow Worms

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    The blinking lights of fireflies bring a special brilliance to summer evenings. Join Phyllis McKenzie, park naturalist, as she shares firefly facts and takes you on an evening hunt for these summer flashers.

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    Whose Scat is That?

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    Have you ever stumbled upon something stinky that an animal left behind?

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    Kids Archery Camp 2

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    At this kids' archery camp, you can learn archery basics from NASP-certified instructors. The camp is open to kids aged 9-17.

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