Insect Study
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Night Life on the Water
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This Saturday come down to the Boat Launch and take a peak at the wildlife that likes to hang out down by the water! Our main station will be at the fish processing shelter, and we will have books for IDing bugs and fish and even birds. Come on down…
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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+.
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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…
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Meet the Monarchs!
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Join the park naturalist and learn all about amazing monarchs from migration to their life cycle.
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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…