Drop-in Program
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Wildlife Wonders: The American White Pelican
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Drop in at the Boathouse to discover the fascinating world of the American White Pelican. One of North America's most impressive birds!
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Serpent Studies
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What kinds of snakes call Rock Island home? Drop in at the boathouse to hear from the naturalist about each of the species you can find within the park!
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Leaf & Learn: Plant Discovery Hike
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Meet the naturalist at the Algonquin Nature Trail trailhead to discover some of the Rock Island plants! The hike will be less than 1 mile and is located on steady terrain. Please dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.
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Dreaming for our Future
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Peninsula State Park Artist-in-Residence Annie Hejny will host a creative station as part of The Climate Dream Network where participants are invited to remember the climate future that we can still create. This is a drop-in event to reflect on and…
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Papermaking with Lake Michigan
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Peninsula State Park Artist-in-Residence Annie Hejny will teach participants the basics of papermaking at the shoreline of Lake Michigan. Participants will be able to make sheets of handmade recycled paper to take home. All materials provided. All…
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Monarch Butterflies
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This interactive, hands-on workshop invites participants to step into the world of monarch butterflies through live tracking and conservation activities. Attendees will learn to identify monarch life cycles up close, explore a native milkweed…
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Birds of Prey
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Learn about these impressive raptors who rule the sky! Play games and look at mounted species! Find the Naturalist at the Beach area anytime between 1-3 p.m.
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Birds of Prey At Whitefish Dunes
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Drop into this program to learn about the different Birds of Prey that can be found at Whitefish Dunes.
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Maple Madness
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Did you know there are multiple different types of maples in the park? How about that Wisconsin's state tree is a sugar maple? Stop by the beach from 10 - Noon to learn all about maples and how to identify them!
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Telescope Viewing
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Join the Northern Cross Science Foundation educators for a night of learning and appreciation.