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Educational Programs

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    Extinctions

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    Learn about extinct species with retired DNR wildlife educator Christian Cold.

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    Animal Feeding

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    Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close? Come visit the animals as they eat their lunch. Each animal feeding will focus on one of the animal ambassadors that live in the Havenwoods Nature Center.

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    Beautiful Bluebird

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    Join the park educator as he talks about monitoring bluebird nesting boxes in the park. There will be a short walk to check out some of the active boxes, with a discussion about how to monitor your own.

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    Wildflower Walk

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    Join the naturalist to check out what’s blooming on the Uplands Trail. This will be a short hike with rolling hills.

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    Ships, Shipwrecks and Sanctuary Drop-In

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    Drop by the Sanderling Nature Center for a fun, family-friendly dive into Great Lakes shipping history and the perils of Lake Michigan. Hear the true tale of Sport the sailing dog, a heroic horse-led shipwreck rescue and discover how local…

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    Park Protectors: Leave No Trace Basics

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    Join the naturalist to do some fun activities that teach the importance of each of the seven Leave No Trace principles.

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    Scat and Tracks Drop In

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    In this nature drop in we will discover some of the many animals that call Wisconsin home and the clues that they leave behind. Presented by Tom Lentz, Wisconsin Master Naturalist. Stop by anytime from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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    Wisconsin Archaeological Society Event

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    Join the Wisconsin Archaeological Society for presentations on the lime kiln ruins and tours of the mounds. There will be multiple activities throughout the day, geared toward local history, fundamentals of archaeology and artifact ID.

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    Fishing Clinic

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    Come down to the Lakeshore fishing pier for our fishing clinic, where all fishing supplies are provided and DNR staff are available to help you learn the ropes.

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    Park Adventurer

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    This week, join the naturalist to learn more about the park’s geology. We’ll take a short hike up the East Bluff Trail, no more than 1 mile.

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