Nature Study
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Native Plant Hike
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Join native plant enthusiast, Tina Nebergall, on a hike along the Central Sands nature trail to identify plants and edible and helpful plants.
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Pollinators of Wisconsin
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Join us for an engaging dive into the essential world of Wisconsin’s hardest-working residents.
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Underwater Wonders
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Did you know that you can learn a lot about the health of a pond by what critters you find living there?
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Exploring Kohler Dunes
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Shaped by sand, sculpted by wind, and carved by ice—what stories do the Kohler Dunes have to tell?
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Walk in our Tracks!
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Come on down to the Nature Center and test your knowledge of local wildlife! We have a tracks-matching game, animal pelts, and even fake poop! We’ll cover everything from bobcats to badgers and bears, oh my! This will be a drop-in event with your…
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Summer Fun at the Mead
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Are you ready for some fun in the summer sun? Join us every Friday for Summer Fun at the Mead!
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Firefly Watch
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The blinking lights of fireflies bring a special brilliance to summer evenings. Join Phyllis McKenzie, Park Naturalist, as she shares firefly facts and takes you on an evening hunt for these summer flashers.
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Plants for Birds and Pollinators
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Can you imagine a world without birds? The benefits our feathered friends bring are critical to us.
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Discovering Wildflowers
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Wednesdays are for wildflowers. Join Master Naturalist Karen Merlau and discover a variety of wildflowers growing along the Black River Trail.
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Nature Journaling
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Take a family friendly walk through a short grass prairie and explore what makes this ecosystem unique.