Educational Programs
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Echo Rock/Ishnala Stroll
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Meet the naturalist at the Echo Rock trailhead at the top of the boat landing parking lot for 1.5-mile-long stroll through the park to talk about various rock formations, history of the park, vegetation and much more!
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Night Hike
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Join our master naturalist instructor for a guided night hike along the Woodland Dunes Trail.
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Archeology
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Join Merrick State Park in our first ever archeology program on the Driftless region over the last 13,000 years.
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Bats
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Learn about the bats of Wisconsin, including species, threats, current research, local culture and community.
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Native Scavenger Hunt & Trivia
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In addition to a unique scavenger hunt, we will have a fun fifth-grade-level trivia game about ecosystems.
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Lichen Hike
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More than what meets the eye and often overlooked, lichen is everywhere at Interstate Park. Join the naturalist on a hike to learn exactly what lichen is, its role in the environment and how to identify it!
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Explore The Naturalist Cabin - Phenology Fun
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Share your phenology observations with the park’s naturalist and explore the cabin’s family-friendly fun.