Educational Programs
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Mussels of the St. Croix
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Drop by the beach area to learn about the importance of freshwater mussels, their role in healthy rivers and the mussel diversity in the St. Croix River!
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Universe In The Park
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Learn about the night sky from a UW-Madison Graduate Student. Then, see the moon and other objects close up through a telescope.
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Starsplitters
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Learn about the night sky and then view celestial objects through our telescopes.
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Raptor 101
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Join Abbey and Joe Krumrie from River Valley Raptors for an interactive program with live raptors. Learn about each bird's unique features and how it has adapted to survive.
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Prairie and Woodland Restoration
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This program describes a 7-year effort to heal the land by restoring 25 acres of native prairie and 13 acres of woodland. Attendees will go on a hike and explore restored prairies at Merrick.
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Terrific Tracks
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Do you have what it takes to be a nature detective? Find a trail to the White Cedar Nature Center to discover more about animal tracks and complete a fun scavenger hunt!
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Meet The Ranger
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Visit with a Park Ranger to learn about the daily operations involved with running a state park. Meet at the campground amphitheater.
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Freshwater Critters
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Have you ever seen a creepy crawler floating around a lake or river? Then you have seen a macroinvertebrate! Drop by the beach any time between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. to learn about these underappreciated creatures!
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Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary
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Meet some live critters from the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary and chat with their Naturalist! Learn from the experts about the sanctuary, their critters and how to help sick or injured animals. Also take an opportunity to meet some awesome critters…
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Critter Corner – Fox
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Check out the spectacular world of foxes. Join the naturalist for hands-on activities and fun.