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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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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Crex Meadows Monarch Tagging Program
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Help Crex Meadows staff capture and tag Monarch butterflies! Suitable for ages 10+.
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Beautiful Butterflies
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Learn about why butterflies are so vibrant and what makes the life cycles of these beautiful pollinators unique! See the difference between butterflies and moths up close with some fantastic specimen. Drop by the Beach from 10 - Noon for some…
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Monarch Tagging
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Join forest staff to tag monarch butterflies as part of the Monarch Watch program! You’ll learn how to properly catch and tag the butterflies, and collect data on each migrating butterfly. Data will be submitted to the official Monarch Watch program…