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Insect Study

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    It’s a Bug’s Life

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    Pop into the nature center and get an up-close view of butterflies, moths, wasps, and other cool creepy-crawlies! (note: all insects will be contained and possess no harm- other than maybe the heebie-jeebies!)

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    All About Dragonflies

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    Join our host, Clare, and learn all about what makes these insects so unique!

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    Butterflies and Other Pollinators

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    Join Park Naturalist, Phyllis McKenzie, to search for and catch pollinators and other insects in the park.

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    Bumble Bee Hike

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    Join naturalist Anne Duffy on a casual, late-morning hike through Lakeshore State Park to celebrate these important creatures! Tour Lakeshore’s new Beeminiums, sponsored by the Friends of Lakeshore Park, and created by UW-Milwaukee students, to…

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    Buggy BioBlitz

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    Insects are the most abundant and the most diverse group of organisms on earth. Drop into the Ottawa Lake Beach Pavilion to learn more about our buggy friends. 

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    Meet the Monarchs!

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    Join the park naturalist as she explains all about the monarchs' amazing life cycle.

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    Wings of Colorful Scales

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    You will be amazed at the lives these incredible insects lead.

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    Wings of Colorful Scales

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    You will be amazed at the lives these incredible insects lead.

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    Pollinator Party

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    Join the Naturalist in celebrating the close of 2023’s National Pollinator Week.

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    Water or Sky Dragonfly?

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    Discover how the amazing dragonflies and damselflies of Wisconsin survive above and below the water’s surface, then try your hand at catching both aquatic and aerial insects.

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