Educational Programs
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Wildlife In Your Backyard
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Part comedian, part naturalist and part scientist, David Stokes brings you in close with reptiles and amphibians. You’ll laugh and learn as David uses live creatures and animal artifacts with songs and short stories.
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WILDLIFE OF WISCONSIN: WILDLIFE DETECTIVES
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Wondering what it’s like to be a wildlife detective? Help solve some of the cases Wildlife of Wisconsin has dealt with and learn how to protect the animals yourself.
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What’s Bugging The Trees?
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What’s an emerald ash borer? How can a tiny bug take down a giant tree? And how can we stop it? Drop by the St. Croix Family Campground’s amphitheater to find out.
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Frogs, Tadpoles And Toads, Oh My!
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Stop by Paradise Springs Nature Trail to learn about the tadpole lifecycle and catch some frogs too!
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Drop-In at the Naturalist Cabin
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Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area) to explore the nature center, visit the park naturalist and participate in the activity of the day.
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Species ID
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Meet the naturalist down at the beach to use your nature detective skills to try to identify and learn about some of the species that are native to Mirror Lake State Park as well as some common critters that live in Wisconsin!
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Animal Feeding
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Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close? Come visit the animals as they eat their lunch. Each animal feeding will focus on one of the animal ambassadors that live in the Havenwoods Nature Center.
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NATURE DETECTIVES
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Calling all youth to discover the secrets of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorer program! The program involves completing a required number of engaging nature activities in one of three age-appropriate books (ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9+) to…
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Critter Corner - Raccoons
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Who wears a black mask and might have visited your campsite last night? A raccoon! Join us for hands-on activities, crafts and fun.
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Bees and Beekeeping
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Check out the Nature Center’s beehive! Visit the beekeepers, watch as they take care of the hive, and learn more about bees and beekeeping.