Educational Programs
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Wildlife Wonders: Opossums!
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Join us for a hands-on activity and a short talk about what makes this misunderstood park resident one of a kind!
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Water Critters
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Find out about the little (and little-known) animals that live in our lakes and ponds—and spot real live animals!
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Frogs, Tadpoles And Toads, Oh My!
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Drop into Paradise Springs Wading pool to learn more about frogs and their life cycles.
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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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LET THE WOLVES HOWL
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Wolves: loved and hated! What do we really know about these top predators?
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Learn All About Birds Of Prey
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Come learn about the history of birds of prey, their diet, migration and behavior. Also learn about key birds of prey in Wisconsin and the threats they face.
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Firefly: Nature Storytelling Hour
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Join a fun, family-friendly storytelling hour and play the nature storyboard game.
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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.
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Makin’ Tracks
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Drop into the Ottawa Lake contact station to learn more about animal identification and their tracks.
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LET THE WOLVES HOWL ART DISPLAY
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Enjoy a display of wolf-oriented photographs and artwork and ask questions of Jerry Sanders & Debbie Hinchcliffe, who have been involved in wolf research with the International Wolf Center.