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Educational Programs

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    Nature Explore Family Club

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    Bring your school-aged children and enjoy a morning at the park! This session, enjoy planting beans and learning to care for plants in the garden!

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    Know Your Park

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    Join the Naturalist to learn more about Devil’s Lake.

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    Sunday Stroll

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    Join the Naturalist on a peaceful hike along the Mound Trail located on the outer boundaries of Willow River State Park.

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    The Great River Explorers

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    This month marks the 351st anniversary of Marquette and Joliet’s arrival at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers.

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    Meet the Wardens and Rangers of the Willow!

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    Have you ever had a natural resources question you couldn’t find the answer to? Ever wondered what’s the difference between a Ranger and a Warden, or what it takes to become one?

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    Birds of Prey Drop-In

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    Join the naturalist anytime from 1 -3 p.m. down at the beach to learn about the local birds of prey and understand the food chain and habitat required for these winged beauties.

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    Ice Age Legacy

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    Join us every second Saturday of the month, from March through November, as we give you an insight into our ice age legacy.

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    Plant It or Pick It?

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    Learn about native and invasive species that can be found at the park, then get outside to plant and pick!

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    Wildflower Walk

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    Join us for the return of Wildflower Walks to the Southern Unit.

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    Nature Detectives

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    Calling all youth to discover the secrets of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorer program! The program involves completing a required number of engaging nature activities in one of three age-appropriate books (ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9+) to…

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