Educational Programs
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Summer Fun at the Mead - Lumberjack Camp
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Fun for all ages! This event is free and doesn’t require registration.
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The World of Plants
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Where do you get your oxygen from? Learn about the historical progression of plants by fossil records and explore the anatomy of seeds and flowers through dissection. Beauty is everywhere. Come bloom with us!
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Water Wednesday
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Explore the waters of Crystal and Musky lakes, learn about the critters that call them home and why they are so important to their ecosystems.
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Monarchs and Other Pollinators
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Check out the pollinator gardens at Newport and see how volunteers are helping to collect data about monarch butterflies.
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Fish are Friends and Food!
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Learn about the characteristics of fish, put together a fish puzzle, identify some fish in the Marsh, and practice casting using a fishing pole. Get hooked on fish… come and join the adventure!
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Wildlife of Wisconsin
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Whooo's ready to meet a real live owl? Join Jerry Theys from Wildlife of Wisconsin for a close-up encounter with three to four amazing birds of prey! Discover what to do if you find injured wildlife, and maybe even join in a fun skit. It’s feathered…
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Get in Touch with Nature: Dragonflies vs Damselflies Painting
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Do you know the difference between a dragonfly and a damselfly? Come to this painting class to learn the difference and create a masterpiece. We will paint an 8” x 10” acrylic painting to show the difference. These carnivores are a great way to get…
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Women’s Wingshooting Introductory Clinic
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This 2-hour clinic will orient beginner, novice and intermediate wingshooters to shotgun safety, operation, gun fit, shooting stance and methodologies to visualize and approach moving targets.