Educational Programs
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Gotten Cabin Open House
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The late 1850’s pioneer cabin is open for those who want to take a peek inside! Explore the space that housed the Prussian Family and view some of the tools they used to make their living on the prairie. This will be at the Gotten Cabin, across the…
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Skulls, Pelts, Tracks & Scat!
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Drop into the Nature Center anytime from 10 a.m. and noon to get up close and personal to dozens of Wisconsin mammal skulls, pelts and scat.
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Fall Youth Archery Clinic
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This free archery clinic for kids ages 9 and up will introduce your child to archery or help sharpen their skills.
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Deer Processing Class - Bloomer Rod and Gun Club
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Instructors will cover hanging, aging, caping, skinning, CWD testing and hands-on processing and packaging of deer for home use and storage.
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Open Crafting
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Grab your project and meet up with fellow crafters at the Havenwoods State Forest Nature Center on the second Saturday of each month. This event is free and open to adult members of the public. All portable crafts are welcome - fiber arts, paper…
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Learn to Hunt Pheasant
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Join the Wisconsin Chapter - Backcountry Hunters and Anglers for a Learn to Hunt Pheasant event! We’ll walk you through everything you need to feel confident in the field.
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Deer Butchering & Processing - Marathon County
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Instructors will share tips on hanging a deer at home and explain best practices for storing your venison by canning or freezing.
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Hoo's Hoo: Wisconsin's Owls
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Wisconsin Master Naturalist Jodi will give a short presentation on owls, followed by a self-guided, hands-on exploration with owl-themed activities.
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Bat Hike
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Bring your family and friends on the night before Halloween to take an evening hike through the forest. We will use sonar detectors to search for bats, our flying mammal friends that aren’t so spooky! Dress for the weather and wear appropriate…
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Halloween Nature Hike
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Where can you find witch's hat, dead man's fingers, earth tongues and witch's butter? In the woods, of course!