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    Trail Run Tuesdays

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    Join park manager Matt Ernst for a run through Peninsula State Park.

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    NIGHT HIKE

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    Master naturalist instructor Jim Buchholz and his wife Kathy will lead a hike along the Woodland Dunes Nature Trail to experience what can be heard and “seen” in the dark of the night.  

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    Guided Kayak Tour

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    The Naturalist will take you on a two-hour tour of the lake, exploring the lake’s geology, history and wildlife.

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    Live Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.

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    Places of The Park: Sentinel Trail Hike

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    Join us for a half-mile hike identifying the trees of the trail.

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    Traversing Time: the Doughboys Trail

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    Join the park naturalist to experience the park’s geology and natural history highlights, including flora and fauna along the trail.

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    Let’s Go See; Plants on the Edge

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    Join the park naturalist and explore the old shorelines in Newport.

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    Marsh Walk

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    The marsh is a unique habitat filled with many forms of wildlife. Join naturalist Phyllis McKenzie for an exploration with scoopers and basins to discover the living secrets of the marsh. We may manage some invasive plants on our trek. Plan to bring…

  • Event

    Trail Run Tuesdays

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    Join park manager Matt Ernst for a run through Peninsula State Park.

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    World Sounds Exploration Performance and Drum Circle

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    Enjoy an evening concert with Musician, Ryan Meisel, playing his album "Wandering Spirit."

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