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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It’s a Bug’s Life
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Pop into the nature center and get an up-close view of butterflies, moths, wasps, and other cool creepy-crawlies! (note: all insects will be contained and possess no harm- other than maybe the heebie-jeebies!)
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A Sunday Stroll
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Join the naturalist on a relaxing, easy 1.5-mile hike on the Trout Brook Trail.
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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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Wilderness First Aid Course
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Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area for an immersive and empowering Wilderness First Aid course that will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies in remote outdoor environments.
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Walking With Wisconsin Cranes
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See crane material and learn all about Wisconsin’s cranes and their natural history from Chris Kingwill, M.S. in this fascinating presentation in the Ice Age Interpretive Center.
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Trivia Night at the Park
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Join the park naturalist for an engaging, family-friendly game of lake trivia.
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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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Chat With The Warden
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This is an opportunity to ask the warden questions! What is a warden? What does a Wisconsin DNR warden do? How can I become a Wisconsin DNR warden?