Educational Programs
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Life of the Ancient Ones
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Join Jean Dowiasch, from the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center, for a look into the lives of the mound builders who once lived in the park. Artifacts will be on hand for viewing. We will meet at the Interpretive center.
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Our Amazing Birds and How YOU Can Help Them
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Learn about why birds are so incredible, but also how their numbers have been declining at an alarming rate.
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Critter Corner – White-tailed Deer
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Come to the Critter Corner to learn about white-tailed deer.
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Reptile Hour
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Join Archie's Angels’ volunteers to learn about and meet some of their reptile and amphibian animal ambassadors.
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All About Beavers
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Are you ready to meet the natures greatest engineers? Dive into the fascinating world of beavers in this fun, hands-on program for all ages! Discover how these furry architects build massive dams, hold their breath underwater, and shape the entire…
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Exploration Station – Fur, Scat and Tracks
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Come by and test your mammal identification skills!
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Bumble Bees and Other Pollinators
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Pollinators are a vital part of our ecosystem and essential to our way of life. Stop by the table at Cox Hollow Beach any time between 10 a.m. and noon to learn about bumble bees, butterflies and more.
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What's in the pond
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Friends Pond may have fish, but there are many other creatures living in this unique habitat.
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Open Door Bird Sanctuary
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Join Open Door Bird Sanctuary as they return to Potawatomi for the second annual Raptor Series, held every Friday in August, at the park's amphitheater near the campground.
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Nature Station: Bats
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Did you know that many bats depend on Wisconsin caves and mines for hibernation?