Outdoor Activity
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National Trails Day Celebration
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Join us to celebrate National Trails Day with Dane County Parks at the Capital City State Trail/Lower Yahara River Trail Trailhead!
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Snakes & Frogs Hike
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Come along on a herpetology (reptiles and amphibians) search of Havenwoods. Dress for the weather and wear your boots in case some sections get muddy.
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Saturday Morning Nature Sleuths
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Get on those detective hats and join us every Saturday from June to the end of August as we solve and look for clues in the Wisconsin Explorer books.
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Great Wisconsin Bat Count
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Help our state bats by participating in this Citizen Science program.
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Community Campfire
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Join us for a community campfire from 7 – 8 p.m. at the amphitheater. Be prepared for a night filled with stories, music and time to get to know your fellow campers.
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Know Your Park
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Each week we will have a different topic for you to learn more about the park’s geology, history, wildlife, and more.
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The Trails Of Newport Challenge Hikes
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As part of the OutWiGo statewide initiative to get outside with healthy activities, we’re taking to the trails, and not going to stop until we do them all. Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike.
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Take A Hike!
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Go for a nice walk on the Lake O’ the Dalles Trail. The naturalist will be roaming the trail for questions and conversations about Interstate and what lives in the big nest near the trail.
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Window to the Universe
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The Northern Cross Science Foundation volunteers will be waiting to explore the beauty and depth of the night sky with you.