Educational Programs
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K-9 Search & Rescue
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Join human and K-9 members of Great Lakes Search & Rescue to learn how their specially trained dogs assist in locating missing persons and recovering evidence.
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Steve Keller's Traveling Snake Show
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Learn about the native snake species of Wisconsin. Participants may have the opportunity to handle some snakes in a safe, controlled environment. Meet at the Lower Shelter.
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Places of the Park: White Cedar Nature Trail
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Join the naturalist for a 1/2-mile hike along the trail by the White Cedar Nature Center. Discover more about the center’s history, plants and animals.
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Pests or Pals?
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Bears, racoons, squirrels... all are pests to humans, but what role do they play in the environment? Stop by the naturalist table in the playground any time between 10:30 a.m. and noon to learn about some of the underappreciated critters of…
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Universe In The Park
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Join Max Croft & Talia O’Shea for a 30- to 40-minute talk and presentation about astronomy.
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Bucky's Brothers: A Program All About Badgers
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Wisconsinites love Bucky Badger, but how much do we know about badgers, really? Join us to learn about the nature and folklore surrounding this secretive animal we’ve adopted as our state mascot. Out-of-state residents are very welcome to join, too.
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Sunset Watercolors
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Discover what makes sunsets colorful while watching the sun set over the bay, then create your own.
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Noteworthy Nocturnals
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What goes bump in the night? Nocturnal creatures do! Head to the park office anytime between 7-8:30 p.m. to learn about these cool critters.
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Wildlife in your backyard with David Stokes
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David Stokes will present a program about nature in your own back yard. Live animals and artifacts will be used to educate through through songs, stories, riddles and movement. Very entertaining night for all ages.
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Walk, Talk, Eat & Dance Like A Sandhill Crane
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Join Master Naturalist, Christine Lilek Kelm, and become a Sandhill Crane for a day!