Educational Programs
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Prairie Walk
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Summer means our prairies are in full bloom! Join one of our naturalists to learn about some of the more than 200 native plants in our park.
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Exploring The Marsh
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The Black River Marsh is a unique habitat filled with many forms of wildlife. Join naturalist Phyllis McKenzie for an exploration with scoopers and basins to discover the living secrets of the marsh.
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Fossil Hike
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Come learn some Wisconsin geological history as you explore the Lannon stone lining the park, searching for fossilized coral, trilobites, brachiopods and cephalopods.
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Snakes and Reptiles
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Scales, fangs and eggs, oh my! Stop by any time between the naturalist table any time between 1 and 3 p.m. to learn about some of the reptiles roaming around Interstate Park.
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Universe In The Park
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Join Theodore Peña and Allison Erena for a 30 to 40-minute talk and presentation about astronomy. Learn about current and upcoming celestial events and research, and then, weather permitting, view the sky through a telescope.
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Bat Talk and Walk
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Learn about bats and hike to locate them at Ottawa. See the sunset while using bat sensor devices to locate bat sonar and search for bat habitat. We will begin with a small introduction to the local bat species and then hike out to try and find them.