Educational Programs
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Dusky Departure
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Welcker’s Point is home to a successful bat roosting box. Learn about this curious creature and them observe first-hand as they depart from their roost for their nightly feast.
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Woodland Walk
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Hike the Woodland Dunes Trail with Master Naturalist Karen Merlau and learn about the different types of trees, how to identify them, how they grow and how to tell their age.
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Naturalist Led Hike
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Join the Naturalist for this guided hike to learn more about Devil’s Lake.
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Incredible Journey Drop-in Program
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Stop by Ottawa Lake to learn about the amazing journey of a water droplet and make a bracelet too!
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A Lake Michigan Story
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This is a story about a great lake, our Great Lake Michigan, and how the things we do in our everyday lives might affect it. Help us discover what happens out in that big body of water and what we can do to help keep it clean for everyone.
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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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Remarkable Reptiles
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Join the naturalist and come prepared to meet and learn about our totally awesome turtles and our super sweet snakes!