Insect Study
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Butterfly Monitor Training
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This program will cover the types of common butterflies found in Southeast Wisconsin, the Pollard protocols for monitoring butterflies, the forms used, and where to submit the data that is collected.
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Insects of the Prairie
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Explore the prairie on this family friendly walk and discover the insects that call it home.
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Bubbles in Nature
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Have you ever seen bubbles in nature? More specifically on plants? Come join us as we search for bubbles created by these tiny creatures called spittle bugs!
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Hunting for Spiders
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For many folks, spiders are creepy crawly they do not want around, but spiders are actually our friends!
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Hunt For Dragonflies
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Come observe and learn more about these tiny, fierce hunters with a walk around the park.
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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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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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Nature Station: Trees
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Stop by the table in front of the park office between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to learn about the many trees of southern Wisconsin and tips for identifying them.
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Bees, Bees, Bees
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Come to the beach area playground to learn about Wisconsin’s 400+ species of native bees and their vital roles in our ecosystem!