Educational Programs
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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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Ink Fish Printing
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“Gyotaku” (guy-yo-tah-koo), or ink fish printing, was originally a method of counting how many fish a fisherperson caught. Try your hand at this ancient art form with help from our wonderful volunteers.
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Birds & Birding
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Join Wisconsin Master Naturalists Dennis and Diane Reynolds anytime from 10-11:30 a.m. o learn about birds, identifying birds, and birding in the area.
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Open Crafting
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Grab your project and meet up with fellow crafters at the Havenwoods State Forest Nature Center on the second Saturday of each month. This event is free and open to adult members of the public. All portable crafts are welcome - fiber arts, paper…
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Exploring Kohler Dunes Hike
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Shaped by sand, sculpted by wind, and carved by ice—what stories do the Kohler Dunes have to tell? Step into this captivating landscape with Master Naturalist Jim Buchholz and naturalist Butch Dumez as your guides for an unforgettable hike along the…
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Wild Edibles
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Come explore nature and let it nourish your body & soul! Join us from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, July 11 for a hike called, “Wild Edibles,” where you will learn which plants in the fields, woods and pond are edible on a guided hike with…
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Nature Station: Trees
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Stop by the table in front of the park office any time between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to learn about the many trees of southern Wisconsin and tips to identify them.
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Nature Storytime: Butterflies and Moths
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What is the difference between these beautiful flying insects? Let’s find out together!
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Summer Fun at the Mead - Foraging and Edible Plants
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Fun for all ages! This event is free and doesn’t require registration.