History
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Increase Lapham: His Life And Work In Wisconsin
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Join our naturalist for a talk about Increase Lapham, Wisconsin's "first scientist" and the eponym of Lapham Peak.
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Glaciation And The Kettle Moraine
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Join our naturalist for a talk about its glacial history and learn about kettles, moraines, eskers, kames, drumlins and outwash plains.
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50th Anniversary of Governor Nelson State Park Celebration
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Join in on the celebration! Food from local food trucks will be available during the event, and Wisconsin State Park System merchandise will also be available for purchase.
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Got Ghosts? Haunted Tales Of Baraboo
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Join us around the campfire to hear the stories about the ghosts that put the “boo” in Baraboo!
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The Passenger Pigeon
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Join us for a talk on the natural history of the passenger pigeon and the series of events that led to its tragic extinction.
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Nature Hike On Sugarbush Trail
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Head out with the park naturalist to explore the Sugarbush Trail.
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Geology Hike
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Take a one-hour naturalist-led stroll to learn about the park's unique geology, which led to it becoming one of the first state parks in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin State Parks, Forests and Recreation Areas: A Ranger’s Guide
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Published just in time for the 125th anniversary of Wisconsin State Parks, former park and forest ranger James Buchholz has released “Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Recreation Areas: A Ranger’s Guide.” Please join Jim, retired Kohler-Andrae…
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Ships, Shipwrecks and Sanctuary Drop-In
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Drop by the Sanderling Nature Center for a fun, family-friendly dive into Great Lakes shipping history and the perils of Lake Michigan. Hear the true tale of Sport the sailing dog, a heroic horse-led shipwreck rescue and discover how local…