Educational Programs
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A Lake Michigan Story
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Drop in to the nature center to discover how we impact our Great Lakes and what we can do to protect it.
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Towering Trees
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Is there a tree living on Earth today that lived when woolly mammoths walked on the Earth? Can the rings of a tree be correlated to historical events? Learn about the different identifiers of trees: rings, bark and leaves. Let’s take a walk and…
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Water Wednesday
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Explore the waters of Crystal and Musky lakes, learn about the critters that call them home and why they are so important to their ecosystems.
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Astonishing Amphibians
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Let’s hop to it! Learn about amphibians, their anatomy, and the unique sounds that set them apart! Then grab a dip net to search for tadpoles/frogs, and meet our salamander ambassador.
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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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Learn to Shoot Crossbow
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Join Pheasants Forever and the Wisconsin DNR for an evening of fun and new skills focused on crossbow basics: safety, effective range, scope use, maintenance and hunting.
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Algae Awareness Program
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Learn about the different types of algae and the effects of algae blooms on the ecosystem and the community. You might even be able to use the tools that scientists use to study algae.
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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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Geology Hike
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Take a one-hour naturalist-led stroll to learn about the park's unique geology, which led to it becoming one of the first state parks in Wisconsin.