Educational Programs
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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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Guided hike to Big Hill
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Join our naturalist on a guided hike through the Stute Springs homestead and up to the top of Big Hill!
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Let’s Go Fly a Kite
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Meet at the nature center and learn how to make a kite out of simple materials. Then join our naturalist on a brief walk to test them out!
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Astronomy Program and Stargazing
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Become a “backyard astronomer” with help from the Northwest Suburban Astronomers.
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Shoreline, Ships And Shipwrecks Hike
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Meet our naturalist at the nature center for a 1.5 mile hike along the shore that will discuss Door County’s history on the water. Hike will start and end at the nature center.
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Trees of the Park
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Meet the naturalist down at the amphitheater for a presentation about some of the most common trees within the park and Wisconsin.
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Rock Skipping Contest
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Meet our naturalist at the nature center and go on a quick walk to the shoreline to be followed by a rock skipping lesson and contest.
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Saturday Afternoon Nature Sleuths
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Get on those detective hats and join us every Saturday from June through August as we solve and look for clues in the Wisconsin Explorer books.
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Gold Panning
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Drop into the Ottawa Lake Contact Station to learn more about gold panning with our ranger and naturalist.