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    Time Trek - Guided Hike

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    Over time (geologic time), layers of rock and mineral stacked up have helped this humble mound attain its lofty position. Discover what makes Blue Mound State Park literally stand above the rest!

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    Revitalized Copper Culture Museum Open House

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    Join the Oconto County Historical Society for an Open House at the newly refreshed Copper Culture Museum at Copper Culture State Park in Oconto, WI.

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    Explore Echo Rock Trail

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    Join the naturalist on a 1-mile guided hike to learn about the history and the wildlife of the area. Meet at the Echo Rock trailhead at the west end of the boat launch parking lot.

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    The Mound Builders

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    Learn about the history of the mound-building cultures and the mounds within the park.

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    Juneteenth Celebration

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    Join DNR staff and our partners from Just Us of Washington County for an afternoon of celebration! Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrated annually on June 19, marking the end of slavery within the United States. There will be a variety of…

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    Summer Solstice Celebration

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    The annual Friends of Aztalan State Park summer solstice celebration, marking the longest day of the year, will take place at Aztalan State Park.

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    Historical Traces Trek

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    Join Dave Lea, who has been exploring the park since the 1970s, on an exciting, off-trail adventure finding the park’s historic sites.

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    Places of the Park: Sentinel Trail

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    Join the naturalist for an easy hike along Sentinel Trail near Eagle Tower. Walk along while observing and learning about the forest.

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    The Great River Explorers

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    This month marks the anniversary of Marquette and Joliet’s arrival at the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. Join us for a presentation on the lives of these two brave explorers and their historic voyage.

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    Ice Age Legacy

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    Join us on the second Saturday of the month from April to November to discover the Ice Age Legacy and the history of the landscapes of the Kettle Moraine.

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