Educational Programs
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Winter Wonderland Painting
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Throw on a cozy winter sweater, grab a cup of hot cocoa and join the naturalists for a self-guided painting class here at the park!
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Skulls, Pelts, Tracks & Scat!
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Get up close and personal with numerous animal skulls, pelts and more!
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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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Let’s Go Ice Fishing!
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Join us as we drill into the ice on Little Falls Lake. We’ll have all the necessities needed to help you or your child catch a fish. You'll also learn basic ice safety tips, how to use ice fishing equipment, fish identification skills and more.
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Angler Education Instructor Training And Certification
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Your participation in this training and successful completion of a background check will certify you as an Angler Education Instructor. We'll provide you with tips and materials to lead fishing clinics. You'll have opportunities to practice teaching…
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Free Fishing Weekend - January 2025
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Come Join us for Free Fishing Weekend; no license required! This is a free event sponsored by the Chippewa Valley YMCA and is open to all, especially newcomers to ice fishing. Fishing poles and bait provided to get you started.
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Cabin Fever Series: Owl Pellets
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Join Master Naturalist Laurie Hylen to learn facts about owls and their interesting digestive systems.
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Knee High Naturalist: Who's Here?
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Meet at Shelter 1 with your three to five-year-old and enjoy learning all about animal tracks!
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Ice Fishing Adventure
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Join Ranger Justin to learn the basics of ice fishing during the DNR's Free Fishing Weekend.
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Nature Storytime: Seasons
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Why are the days shorter during winter? Let’s learn about the earth’s tilt and how it affects the seasons.