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Educational Programs

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    Common Starling and Autumn Olive Hike

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    This weekend's program falls in line with Invasive Awareness Week.

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    Critter Corner – Opossum

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    Come to the Critter Corner to learn about the wonderful opossum!

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    Exotic Pet Surrender Event - Madison

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    Releasing unwanted pets into the wild can cause environmental damage — which is why J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is proud to host an Exotic Pet Surrender Event as part of Wisconsin's Invasive Species Awareness Weekend.

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    Managing Havenwoods Invasives

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    Everyone can help improve native habitat for local wildlife and environmental health!

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    Nature Nook

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    This program is for kids 12 and under. We will be reading "Beware the Burmese Pythons and other invasive animal species", doing a themed craft, and getting you all set up with the Wisconsin Explorer Booklets!

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    Exploration Station – Rocks!

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    Explore geology and discover rocks!

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    Forest Recovery: the Challenge of Invasive Species

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    As Wisconsin highlights Invasive Species Weekend, join park volunteers and master naturalists Maureen and Tom Flatley as they hike into the area of Newport that was devastated by a straight line windstorm in August of 2025.

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    Bumble Bees & Other Pollinators/Invasive Species Awareness

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    Join us on Invasive Species Awareness Weekend to learn the buzz about native bees and how they’re affected by invasive species.

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    Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area Guided Hike

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    Celebrate Wisconsin's Invasive Species Awareness Weekend! Join Roots & Rivers for a guided nature hike at the Spread Eagle Barrens State Natural Area.

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    Invasive Species Identification and Reporting

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    Timberland Invasives Partnership (TIP) and Waterways Association of Menominee and Shawano Counties (WAMSCO) will be presenting on the common invasive species present in Shawano County and learn to identify them.

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