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Educational Programs

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    Animal Adventure

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    Learn how we take care of the animals and see what they eat for lunch.

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    Ask A Naturalist

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    Learn more about Potawatomi Park and the Ice Age Trail Pop by the ski hill overlook to learn about the park, the Ice Age Trail, information about a self-guided hike, and ask our naturalist any other questions you might have.

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    Species ID Drop-In

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    Use your nature detective skills to try to identify and learn about some of the species that are native to Mirror Lake State Park.

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    Who Lives in the Pond?

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    Whirligigs, turtles, fish and frogs all live in ponds. Come explore Puckett’s Pond and see what we can catch.

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    Bees and Beekeeping

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    Visit the beekeepers, watch as they take care of the hive, and learn more about bees and beekeeping.

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    Wildlife Wonders: American White Pelican

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    Join us for hands-on activities and a short talk about what makes this creature so unique!

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    Saturday Explorers – Bees

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    Join us for some fun bee activities and crafts.

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    Rib Mountain History Hike

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    Join in on this informative lead hike to the old homestead location. We'll walk and talk about the early settlement history in this area of the park.

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    Wisconsin Archeology Society 120th Celebration Event

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    ​​​​​​​Cynthia Stiles will discuss the pre-Euro American contact and historic rock art at the park and then there will be an opportunity for kids and adults to draw their own rock art on paper.

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    Walk, Talk, Eat, and Dance Like a Sandhill Crane

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    Join Master Naturalist, Christine Lilek, and become a Sandhill Crane for a day!

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