Nature Study
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Discovery Bird Walk
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Meet master naturalists Janet and Andy Raddatz to observe birds and nature in the park.
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Migratory Birds
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Join us for a discussion about the birds you might see and hear throughout Lapham Peak, from the melodic sound of the American robin to the elusive wood thrush.
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Explore Echo Rock Trail
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Join the park naturalist on a 1-mile guided hike to learn about the area's history and wildlife.
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Raptors of the Great Lakes
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This event will Introduce the hawks, owls, osprey and eagles of the Great Lakes Region. Attendees will learn identification skills and the behavioral habits, habitats and particular roles of raptors on the landscape.
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Wisconsin Phenology: Cycles Of Change In A Changing Landscape
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Phenology, or the study of nature's cycles, is a science that requires us to analyze the complex network of systems that come together to create our seasons, our climate, our environment and our place within nature.
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Invasive Species Awareness Day
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Join MacKenzie naturalists for this invasive species education and eradication event!
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Invasive Species Awareness Weekend: Invasive Insect, Disease And Plant Hike
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Join DNR Forest Health and Parks staff on Invasive Species Awareness Weekend for a one-mile hike at Lake Kegonsa State Park to learn about insects, diseases and plants causing tree health issues.
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Invasive Species Awareness Weekend: Alien Invaders Program
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Join us on the Whitefish Dunes beach to learn about the invasive species of Lake Michigan.
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Amazing Animal Spotlight
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Join the park naturalist at the beach anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to learn about this week’s amazing animal. Play fun games, learn interesting facts and see neat artifacts!
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Enrichment Day
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Come learn about animal behaviors and our very own enrichment program from the wildlife technicians at the MacKenzie Center! This program features free activities for kids of all ages. You will be able to learn about what enrichment is, how it's…