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    Wetland Habitats (pond dipping)

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    A wetland is home to so many creatures, big and small. Ones you can hear, see, even touch. Did you know there is also a whole world of wildlife in just one bucket of water? Come with us to explore the aquatic habitat inside of our famous wetland to…

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    Storytime: Mighty Wings

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    Join children’s book author Debbie Clement to sing and dance while learning about Monarch butterflies.

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    Storytime With Animals

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    Learn about what flies, slithers, hops and walks through nature with stories read by MacKenzie Center naturalists and explore the lives of animals in the wildlife area.

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    Guided Storybook Walk

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    Come for a stroll on the boardwalk and Indermuehle Island Trail as we read our monthly Storybook Trail!

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    Brunch On The Beach

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    Join the Friends of Lakeshore State Park and the DNR for a relaxing brunch at Lakeshore’s Pebble Beach!

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    Fascinating Fireflies

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    Join us for a short presentation about these fascinating — and disappearing — insects

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    Water or Sky Dragonfly?

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    Join naturalist Phyllis McKenzie to discover how dragonflies survive above and below the water’s surface.

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    Animal Feeding Day

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    Watch the animals in the Nature Center have lunch!

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    “The Water Walker”

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    Families come and hear the tale of a journey that was meant to raise awareness about the need to protect our water for future generations!

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    Nature Detectives

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    Discover the secrets of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorer program!

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