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Children's Program

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    Creature Teacher

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    Tom Pederson (the Creature Teacher) is a retired teacher from Lake City, Minnesota. Tom's presentation is fun, interesting and educational and includes several types of live frogs, lizards, turtles and snakes from around the world.

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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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    Milwaukee Fire Department 150th Anniversary

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    The Milwaukee Fire Department is celebrating 150 years of service in 2025! Join the celebration at Havenwoods with a fire truck, activities, s’mores and games while learning about fire safety.

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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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    Poop & Prints Drop-In

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    Join the naturalist down at the beach anytime from 1 to 3 p.m. to look at various different poop and prints that our forest friends from the park may leave.

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    Critter Corner – Bobcats

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    Head on over to the Critter Corner to learn about bobcats!

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    Flag Day Bike Parade

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    Kid’s - We’re celebrating flag day today so decorate your bikes, strollers, and wagons for a parade through both loops of the campground. Pets and parents are allowed in the parade too. At walking speed it will take 30-45 minutes to walk/bike around…

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    Wild About Wildlife

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    Join rehabilitators from Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and their live animal ambassadors. This is a “hands on” program with live animals suitable for all ages.

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    How Animals Communicate

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    Discover the various ways that animals communicate and learn why they use certain communication techniques. Then join in on a special "Scent Trail" activity. Recommended for families with young children. Meet at the Interpretive Center.

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    Turtle Talk

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    Do you know the types of turtles that crawl around the park? Drop in to the White Cedar Nature Center to find out or test your knowledge and touch a turtle shell!

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