Educational Programs

Educational Programs

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    Archeology

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    Join Merrick State Park in our first ever archeology program on the Driftless region over the last 13,000 years.

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    Bats

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    Learn about the bats of Wisconsin, including species, threats, current research, local culture and community.

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    Wildlife Wonders: Spiders

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    Join us for a hands-on activity and a short talk about Spiders!

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    Live Animal Encounter

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    Learn all about our education reptiles and amphibians!

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    Turtle Splash!

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    Visit our turtles and see how they get around!

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    Native Scavenger Hunt & Trivia

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    In addition to a unique scavenger hunt, we will have a fun fifth-grade-level trivia game about ecosystems.

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    Lichen Hike

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    More than what meets the eye and often overlooked, lichen is everywhere at Interstate Park. Join the naturalist on a hike to learn exactly what lichen is, its role in the environment and how to identify it!

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    Explore The Naturalist Cabin - Phenology Fun

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    Share your phenology observations with the park’s naturalist and explore the cabin’s family-friendly fun.

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    Animal Feeding Day

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    Watch the animals in the Nature Center have lunch!

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    Exploration Station – Mammals

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    Head on over to the Nature Center to learn all about mammals. Drop by the Nature Center to make some Join us for hands-on activities, crafts and more. This program’s activities are designed with families in mind, but open to kids of all ages.

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