Educational Programs
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Campfire with the Warden
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Join our State Park Wardens at the camp host site and learn more about campfire building and how you can be safe in and around the park.
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Raptor Talks: Speed vs Stealth
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Join Open Door Bird Sanctuary: Falcon vs Owl – whose hunting style comes out on top? You’ll really be surprised!
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Nature Journaling 101
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Join us to learn the basics and benefits of nature journaling in the first of three classes taking place this summer.
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Urban Bird Hike
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Join us on a morning hike to learn the basics of bird watching and seek out some of these beautiful species. Each bird hike is unique, as migration causes our residents to change throughout the year.
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Bats Bouncing Back
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Bats are amazing animals that make up more than 20% of the world's mammal diversity! Join Jennifer Redell, conservation biologist with the Wisconsin DNR's bat program, for an engaging presentation about the park's bats. Hear about how local…
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Snakes Discovery
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Looking for an unforgettable hands-on experience? This program covers topics like diet, habitat, defense mechanisms and fun facts, using an assortment of props and live animals.
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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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Stare At The Sun – Safely!
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A rare opportunity to stare directly at the sun. We’ll use a special hydrogen-alpha eyepiece filter to safely view the sun through a telescope.
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Exploring Your Parks & Camping 101
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Drop by to learn some tips on how to enjoy our parks, whether you are a regular visitor or a newbie.
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Learn to Backpack
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Join our natural resource educator as they provide some tips and tricks for the wonderful activity of backpacking! We will then traverse to one of the backpack shelters located nearby.