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    Frogs, Tadpoles And Toads, Oh My!

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    Drop into Paradise Springs Nature Trail to learn about the tadpole lifecycle and catch some frogs too!

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    Cast Away!

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    Get ready for Free Fishing Weekend (June 3-4) by swinging by the Beach House to practice casting a fishing rod and see if you can catch and identify some plastic fish.

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    Wings of the Night Bat Program

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    Join the park naturalist for this program about bats, a most unique and misunderstood mammal. Learn about the bats in Wisconsin, their lifecycle and threats challenging the bat population.

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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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    Let’s Go See: Dwarf Lake Iris

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    First in a series of summer learning adventures. We will explore the dwarf lake iris, a state and federally threatened plant. Learn about its habitat and why it calls Door County home

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    Explore the Naturalist Cabin

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    Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area) to see historic park artifacts, explore the nature center, or visit with the park naturalist to participate in the day's activity.

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    Explore the Naturalist Cabin

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    Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area) to see historic park artifacts, explore the nature center, or visit with the park naturalist to participate in the day's activity.

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    ​​​​​​​Critter Corner – Deer

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    Hoof it over and check out what makes white-tailed deer such amazing critters! Join us for hands-on activities, crafts and fun.

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    Weekend Explorers – Bees

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    When we think of bees, we think of honey, but did you know there are 500 species of bees found in Wisconsin!?

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    Gotten Cabin Open House

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    Stop in to experience the lives of an 1850s family of German immigrants.

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