Educational Programs
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Backyard Birdfeeders
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Pop into the nature center to create a feeder that will draw the attention of some feathered friends to your own backyard.
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Gotten Cabin Open House
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Explore the space that housed the Prussian Family and view some of the tools they used to make their living on the prairie.
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KOHLER DUNES NATURAL AREA DISCOVERY HIKE
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Join Master Naturalist Jim Buchholz and Butch Dumez for a hike along the Kohler Dunes Cordwalk to discover what can be found in this special setting.
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Bees and Beekeeping
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Visit the beekeepers, watch as they take care of the hive, and learn more about bees and beekeeping.
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The Great Ice Age
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Drop into the Ottawa Lake Beach Pavilion to learn more about the Great Ice age and our earth’s geological history.
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Saturday Explorers – Fabulous Fish
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Drop by the Nature Center to test your fish identification and knowledge, catch some “backyard bass’, and make fish art.
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Drop-In at the Naturalist Cabin
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Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area) to explore the nature center, visit the park naturalist and participate in the activity of the day.
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Prairie Hike
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Join our Naturalist for a walk through some of Lakeshore State Park’s many prairies! Don’t miss out on this chance to see and learn about the plant and animal life of these unique ecosystems. All ages and abilities welcome! Meet at the North…
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Guided Hike to Stute Springs
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Walk with us through the great outdoors and delve into our plants' medicinal uses and history!