Educational Programs
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Monarch Tagging
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Enjoy a short, indoor presentation about monarch life cycles and how to tag. We will then go outside to catch monarchs and watch as DNR staff tag these magnificent migrants as they start their journey to Mexico. Free and open to the public. Bring…
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Know Your Park
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Each week, we will have a different topic for you to learn more about the park’s geology, history, wildlife and more.
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Pollinator Hike / Caminata de polinizadores (Bilingual)
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Join educator Leah on a casual evening hike through Lakeshore State Park to celebrate these important creatures!
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See the Skulls
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Swing by the naturalist’s table by the Beach House to see real animal skulls. Can you correctly guess what animals they are from?
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Naturalist Cabin
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Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area), explore the nature center, visit the park naturalist, and participate in the day's activity.
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Learn to Fish
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Meet the naturalist down at the boat launch to learn some basic fishing techniques and get to know some of the fish living in Mirror Lake.
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Pancakes in the park
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This Sunday, a favorite tradition returns with pancakes, locally made maple syrup, sausage/bacon, fresh fruit & choice of beverage.
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History of Mirror Lake
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Meet the naturalist at the Ampitheater for a presentation on the history of Mirror Lake State Park and how it became to be one of our beloved state parks today.
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Learn All About Bats
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We’ll cover the bats of Wisconsin, bat species, threats to bats, current research, local culture and community.
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Saturday Afternoon Nature Sleuths
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Get on those detective hats and join us every Saturday from June through August as we solve and look for clues in the Wisconsin Explorer books.