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Educational Programs

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    Storytime With Animals

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    Learn about what flies, slithers, hops and walks through nature with stories read by MacKenzie Center naturalists and explore the lives of animals in the wildlife area.

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    Nature Explore Family Club

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    Bring your school-aged children and enjoy a morning at the park!

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    Lime Kiln Tour

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    Join Don Mikulic on a hike and learn about the importance of limestone (dolomite), lime manufacturing and its role within the Lake Winnebago region during the 1800-1900’s.

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    Learn To Fish

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    Meet the naturalist down at the boat launch to learn some basic fishing techniques and get to know some of the fish living in Mirror Lake.

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    Music In The Park: Spiritual Currents And Drumming Circle

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    Blending his background in jazz with the sounds of Indigenous music, Ryan Meisel's presentation blurs the lines between performance, meditation and soulful exploration.

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    Guided Kayak Tour

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    Go on a kayak adventure at Devil’s Lake! The naturalist will take you on a two-hour tour of the lake, exploring the lake’s geology, history and wildlife.

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    Wildlife Ecology And Management

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    Join retired DNR wildlife tech and educator Christian Cold to learn about the needs and factors that regulate wildlife populations.

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    Water or Sky Dragonfly?

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    Join naturalist Phyllis McKenzie to discover how dragonflies survive above and below the water’s surface.

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    Fishing Fun Drop-In

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    Meet the Naturalist down at the beach anytime between 1-3 p.m. to practice casting some different types of poles, identifying various species of fish that live in Mirror Lake and learning about different types of lures and bait.

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    Animal Feeding Day

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    Watch the animals in the Nature Center have lunch!

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