Educational Programs
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Raptor Talks: City Slickers
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Join the Open Door Bird Sanctuary for a presentation on urban raptors!
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The Passenger Pigeon
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Imagine seeing a flock of a million birds flying overhead as you look out across the Mississippi River. Join us for a talk on the natural history of the passenger pigeon and the series of events that led to its tragic extinction.
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Story Time With Animals
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Learn about what flies, slithers, hops and walks through nature stories read aloud by MacKenzie naturalists and explore the lives of the animals in our wildlife area.
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Pothole Trail Guided Hike
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Join the naturalist on a hike back in time to learn about the geology of Interstate Park and how the unique terrain and characteristics of the St. Croix Valley came to be.
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K-9 Search & Rescue
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Join human and K-9 members of Great Lakes Search & Rescue to learn how their specially trained dogs assist in locating missing persons and recovering evidence.
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Steve Keller's Traveling Snake Show
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Learn about the native snake species of Wisconsin. Participants may have the opportunity to handle some snakes in a safe, controlled environment. Meet at the Lower Shelter.
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Places of the Park: White Cedar Nature Trail
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Join the naturalist for a 1/2-mile hike along the trail by the White Cedar Nature Center. Discover more about the center’s history, plants and animals.
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Pests or Pals?
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Bears, racoons, squirrels... all are pests to humans, but what role do they play in the environment? Stop by the naturalist table in the playground any time between 10:30 a.m. and noon to learn about some of the underappreciated critters of…
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Universe In The Park
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Join Max Croft & Talia O’Shea for a 30- to 40-minute talk and presentation about astronomy.
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Bucky's Brothers: A Program All About Badgers
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Wisconsinites love Bucky Badger, but how much do we know about badgers, really? Join us to learn about the nature and folklore surrounding this secretive animal we’ve adopted as our state mascot. Out-of-state residents are very welcome to join, too.