Nature Study
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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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Bats Bouncing Back
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Bats are amazing animals that make up more than 20% of the world’s mammal diversity! Did you know that Wisconsin is home to eight unique species of bats? Join Caroline Frantz, Wisconsin Bat Ambassador, for an engaging presentation about your local…
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Nature Journaling: Animals, Birds & Insects
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Join us for the final class of this summer to learn the basics and benefits of nature journaling.
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Figuring Flora
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Join the MacKenzie Center Educators and hike the property to learn about some of the different plants that call the MacKenzie Center home!
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Pollinators & Prairies Walk
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We’ll take a short walk down the Prairie Trail to our butterfly sign, where we’ll stop and talk for a bit about the different types of pollinators we can find in the prairie.
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The World of Plants
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Where do you get your oxygen from? Learn about the historical progression of plants by fossil records and explore the anatomy of seeds and flowers through dissection. Beauty is everywhere. Come bloom with us!
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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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Fish are Friends and Food!
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Learn about the characteristics of fish, put together a fish puzzle, identify some fish in the Marsh, and practice casting using a fishing pole. Get hooked on fish… come and join the adventure!
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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…