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Children's Program

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    Letterboxing: Low-Tech Treasure Hunt

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    Join Master Naturalist Laurie Hylen for an introduction to letterboxing, a low-tech treasure hunt. Written clues help letterboxers find small hidden boxes in parks and other public spaces. Clues are posted online. You will have the chance to…

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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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    Animal Encounter

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    Learn all about reptiles and amphibians and meet a few special animal ambassadors up close!

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    Extinctions

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    Learn about extinct species with retired DNR wildlife educator Christian Cold.

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    Learn About Insects And Ticks

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    Come meet our insect friends and learn about the blacklegged tick, also known as the deer tick, and the diseases that they transmit to humans. Engage in a number of fun games and activities and learn how to fight the bite!

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    Nature Storytime: Fishing

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    Let’s learn about fish and how to cast a fishing rod!

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    Summer Fun at the Mead - Survival Strategies

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    Fun for all ages! This event is free and doesn’t require registration.

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    Learn To Fish

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    Want to try fishing but don’t know what to do? Join our Learn to Fish program, and we will show you how!

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    Story Time With Animals

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

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    Pop-Up Nature: Incredible Insects

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    Stop by the Pop-Up Nature to discover more about incredible Insects. Each week the Pop-Up nature table will have fun information and activities about animals you can find at Devil’s Lake. This program is great for all ages!

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