Drop-in Program
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Getting Knotty
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Try your hand at a few basic knots and see how quickly you can get the hang of them.
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Bumble Bee Brigade
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Join Wisconsin DNR Bumble Bee Brigade Ambassador and Wisconsin Master Naturalist Ellen Orlowski at the picnic tables anytime between 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to learn about bumble bees and other pollinators in Wisconsin.
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Storytime at Hausmann Nature Center
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Join us for a read aloud of My Pollinator Garden: How I Plant for Bees, Butterflies, Beetles and More by Jordan Zwetchkenbaum at 10:30 am. with Special Guest Reader: Delafield Mayor Tim Aicher.
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Incredible Invertebrates
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Explore the prairie on this family friendly walk and discover the insects that call it home. We’ll look for pollinators, predators, camouflaged specialists, and all the tiny creatures that make the prairie buzz with life.
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Story and Activity- "Are Trees Alive?"
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Discover the many different types of trees in the story “Are Trees Alive?”, followed by a short activity creating your own tree, using the knowledge gained in this program. Ages: Elementary.
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Story and Activity- "Are Trees Alive?"
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Discover the many different types of trees in the story “Are Trees Alive?”, followed by a short activity creating your own tree, using the knowledge gained in this program. Ages: Elementary.
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Drop-in Program: How Old Are Newport’s Trees?
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Newport’s trees are markers of the park’s history.
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Underdogs Species: Villain or Vital?
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Drop in to discover why this often misunderstood animal deserves a second look. We’ll share quick facts about its reputation, its real ecological value, and the ways it helps keep the environment healthy.
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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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Nature Journaling
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Take some time to relax and get creative as we craft our own nature journals! Meet the Naturalist under the pavilion to learn how to create a deeper connection to the world around you.