Insect Study
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Monarch Madness
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Join the park naturalist as she explains all about monarchs amazing life cycle. Find out about Newport’s Monarch Monitoring site.
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Beetles, Aphids, and Flies - Oh, My!
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Insects are an underappreciated, yet a very important part of our ecosystem. Retired arborist and educator Donna Danielson will help you learn more about the importance of insects, their life cycles, anatomy and more. We'll use microscopes and…
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Butterfly Pond Walk
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Come along for an interpretive hike along the Butterfly pond. Learn about the butterflies that are native to Wisconsin and their lifecycles. Meet at the Butterfly Pond Trailhead, parking area across from the marina.
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Bumble Bees & Other Pollinators
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Join Wisconsin DNR Bumble Bee Brigade Ambassador and Wisconsin Master Naturalist Ellen Orlowski anytime from 1 to 3 p.m. to learn about bumble bees and other pollinators in Wisconsin.
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Campfire Stories - Magnificent Moths
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Gather the family and spend some time together around the campfire as we share stories at the Horicon Marsh. Each month we will have a different topic that we explore through books, crafts and adventure. We will finish the night with a sweet treat…
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Silky Spiders
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Are spiders insects? Do they help or harm us? What are the victims of a spider’s web? Learn about spiders, then, catch and identify them.
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Amazing Arthropods
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What makes an insect and insect? How are they good when they make me itch? Dive into our collection of insects to learn more and then grab a net to see what we can catch!
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Pop-Up Nature: Incredible Insects
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Stop by the Pop-Up Nature to discover more about incredible Insects. Each week the Pop-Up nature table will have fun information and activities about animals you can find at Devil’s Lake. This program is great for all ages!
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Monarchs and Other Pollinators
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Check out the pollinator gardens at Newport and see how volunteers are helping to collect data about monarch butterflies.
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Get in Touch with Nature: Dragonflies vs Damselflies Painting
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Do you know the difference between a dragonfly and a damselfly? Come to this painting class to learn the difference and create a masterpiece. We will paint an 8” x 10” acrylic painting to show the difference. These carnivores are a great way to get…