Insect Study
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Where Moths Gather
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Stay up a little later and meet some of the moths that call Wisconsin home.
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Moths—Camouflaging in Nature
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September is the time to explore prairies and discover the insects that call this ecosystem home!
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Monarch Magic with Randy Peterson
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Artist and Monarch enthusiast Randy Peterson presents a fascinating look at the monarch butterfly life cycle.
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Prairie Walk and Talk
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Join us for a short hike through our prairie! Led by two naturalists, we'll discuss the flora and fauna found in the prairie as well as answer questions about the park.
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Insect Safari and Monarch Tagging
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Along the Lake Michigan shore in late summer, pollinators and other bugs swoop and swarm. Join naturalist Phyllis McKenzie to search for pollinators, Monarchs, and other insects in the park.
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What's in the pond
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Friends Pond may have fish, but there are many other creatures living in this unique habitat.
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Hunting for Dragonflies
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Did you know that dragonflies are the most successful hunters in the animal kingdom?
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Pollinator Walk
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Join a naturalist for a casual walk through the gardens and meadow to identify flowers and their pollinator friends! All ages welcome, dress for the weather.
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Insects of the Night
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Who makes that buzz sound high in the trees? Drop-in at the White Cedar Nature Center to find out what crawls, flies, and buzzes in the heat of the summer night. To prepare wear bug spray, bring a flashlight, and download Seek by iNaturalist.
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Crex Meadows Monarch Tagging Program
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Help Crex Meadows staff capture and tag Monarch butterflies! Suitable for ages 10+.