Children's Program
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Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt
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Join us at the Nature Center for a TURK-tacular scavenger hunt in honor of Wisconsin's’ famous Thanksgiving bird.
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That Tracks!
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Please join MacKenzie Center educators in the Lodge for this drop-in event. There will be crafts to do, scat to observe and a way to test your knowledge.
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Knee High Naturalist
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Meet at Shelter 1 with your 3 to 5-year-old and enjoy learning all about bats!
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Survival Without A Smartphone 101
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Reception and battery power are not guaranteed, but your ability to survive without it can be. Join us at the Nature Center and learn about compass and map reading, fire-making, shelter building and more in a friendly, relaxed environment!
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Eco-Halloween Hike
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Enjoy s'mores and hot beverages around the campfire, then take a fun walk down our nature trail and enjoy fun skits that teach you about nature along the way!
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Friends of MacKenzie Fall Festival
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Please join us at the MacKenzie Center for the Friends of MacKenzie annual Fall Festival! There are so many activities to do – hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting, archery, woodcutting and more!
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Halloween Scavenger Hunt
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Bring the kids and join Playpen Sports Academy for a free scavenger hunt in the park. Find all eight items and receive a treat from Coach Kelsie. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
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Leaf Rubbing
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How many different leaves can you find? What kind of colorful patterns can you create? Stop by any time between 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. and make all the leaf rubbings you’d like.