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Children's Program

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    Become A Wisconsin Explorer!

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    Pop into the nature center anytime and discover how you can become a WI nature explorer and earn a state symbol patch. We will complete one of the activities in the nature center.

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    Ecological Scavenger Hunt And Games

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    Meet at the nature center and join our naturalist on a half-mile walk and ecological scavenger hunt through the Ancient Shorelines Nature Trail followed by games by the nature center.

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    Critter Origami

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    Pop by the nature center and learn how to make origami birds, bugs and other fun critters that are found in the park.

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    Shoreline Walk And Rock Skipping Contest

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    Meet at the nature center and join our naturalist on a brief walk along the shoreline which will include a rock skipping lesson and contest as well as some discussion of Door County history.

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    Saturday Explorers – Spiders

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    Drop by the Nature Center to play with spider puppets, participate in spider trivia, make spider webs, spider art and more.

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    Summer Scavenger Hunt/Geocache

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    Love a good scavenger hunt or curious about geocaching? If so, come and pick up a checklist of items to search for while you enjoy a walk throughout the park. There will be 10 items listed. Find seven or more to win a prize of your choosing! This…

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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 artform with help from our wonderful volunteers.

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    Urban Critter: RACOON

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    Curious about these masked bandits? If so, drop in and learn about these mysterious critters with our educator, Maria. There will be hands-on activities and a take home a craft at the end! This activity is designed with families in mind, but all…

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    Little Naturalists Program

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    Help your littles discover a love for nature with our Little Naturalist Program. Join us as we uncover the natural world around us using literature, music, play and hands-on discovery. Best for ages 10 and under.

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    Storytime: Mighty Wings w/ the author

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

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