Educational Programs
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The Secret Life of Ferns
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Beautiful, diverse and ancient, ferns reproduce in a mysterious alteration of life forms. Join Master Naturalist and horticulturist Holly Smith as she delves into fern evolution, life cycle, reproduction, diversity and identification. This program…
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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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Around The Campfire – Nature Trivia Night
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Bring your friends and family for a night of trivia – naturally!
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Powerful Pollinators
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Medicine, food, ecosystems – all of these things depend on the power of pollinators!
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Increase Lapham: His Life And Work In Wisconsin
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Join our naturalist for a talk about Increase Lapham, Wisconsin's "first scientist" and the eponym of Lapham Peak.
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Open Door Bird Sanctuary - Live Raptor Show
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Get up close and personal with incredible birds of prey at this live raptor show!
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Self-Guided Puzzle Hike
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If you enjoy hiking and solving puzzles, then this is the perfect little adventure for you. Drop into the Nature Center and pick up a list of step-by-step clues that you’ll follow to unlock a final mystery puzzle. Stop back into the Nature Center…
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Outstanding Owls
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Drop by the Ice Age Center to learn about the amazing adaptations of Wisconsin’s 11 owl species.