Educational Programs
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Stewardship Thursday
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Are you looking to learn a little more about plants, or maybe want to just help your local State Park? You can do so by joining us on Stewardship Thursdays!
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Traveling Trash
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Join us for a fun activity while learning how to Leave No Trace! Meet at the White Cedar Nature Center. -Please plan attire according to the forecast and activity level (hiking shoes, water, backpack, etc.).
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Woodland Walk
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Hike the Woodland Dunes Trail with Master Naturalist Karen Merlau and learn about the different types of trees, how to identify them, how they grow and how to tell their age. Bring insect repellent, a bottle of water and wear comfortable shoes for…
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Summer Naturalist Class
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Summer is here, join us and embrace it with exploration, observation and a whole lot of fun! Come to one class or join us weekly
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Know Your Park
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Each week, we will have a different topic for you to learn more about the park’s geology, history, wildlife and more.
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Spanish In Nature! – Learn About Opposites
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Learn about opposites in animals through team-building games, stories and outdoor exploration! This program is intended for children aged 2-9 and their guardian(s).
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“The Mushrooms of Whitefish Dunes” Lecture with Charlotte Lukes
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Join Charlotte Lukes, mycology expert, for a lecture on the different kinds of mushrooms you can find in Whitefish Dunes State Park! Charlotte has been studying wild mushrooms for over 40 years and she loves to share her knowledge through classes…
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Naturalist Cabin
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Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area), explore the nature center, visit the park naturalist, and participate in the day's activity.
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NIGHT HIKE
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Master naturalist instructor Jim Buchholz and his wife Kathy will lead a hike along the Woodland Dunes Nature Trail to experience what can be heard and “seen” in the dark of the night.
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International Bat night Hike/Noche Internacional del Murcielago (Bilingual)
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Find out about Lakeshore State Park's bat population and how bats play into the park's ecosystem.