Insect Study
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Discovering Bumble Bees
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We have nearly 500 species of bees in Wisconsin, around 20 of which are bumble bees.
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Freshwater Critters
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Drop by the beach between 1 and 3 p.m. to learn about these underappreciated creatures.
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Butterfly Walk
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Come along for an interpretive hike through MacKenzie’s restored prairies, counting butterflies as we walk.
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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…