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    Rovering Naturalist

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    Find the Naturalist on the Echo Rock trail anytime between 12-2 p.m. to ask any questions you may have about the park or to just sit and hang out for awhile!

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    Winged Wonders – Live Raptor Program

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    Join the group from the Raptor Education Group, Inc. to meet some of Wisconsin’s common, but rarely encountered birds. Discover what a raptor is, hear their stories and learn what you can do to ensure they remain a significant part of the ecosystem…

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    Wetland Habitats (pond dipping)

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    A wetland is home to so many creatures, big and small. Ones you can hear, see, even touch. Did you know there is also a whole world of wildlife in just one bucket of water? Come with us to explore the aquatic habitat inside of our famous wetland to…

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    Beach Bonfire

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    Join our staff at Pebble Beach for a cozy weeknight bonfire with s’mores! Feel free to hang out and enjoy the fire and yard games, or stop by for a mid-walk snack.

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    Learn To Fish: Dane County

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    Meet up with the Fishmobile in City of Madison Parks.

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    Finding Fireflies

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    Join our naturalist for an evening hike in search of lightning bugs and learn all about this unique species.

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    Storytime With Animals

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    Learn about what flies, slithers, hops and walks through nature with stories read by MacKenzie Center naturalists and explore the lives of animals in the wildlife area.

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    Reading the Skies: Cooler Near the Lake

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    Have you ever wondered what “cooler near the lake” really means? NOAA meteorologist Taylor Patterson will help us learn to "read the skies", to pick up clues from the clouds and wind to help us understand and be better prepared for upcoming weather…

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    Trail Stewardship Day

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    Help rangers clear woody vegetation along the mountain bike trails to maintain the system and improve user experience! Activities will include brush cutting and hauling; no experience is necessary.

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    Bird's The Word

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    Join Master Naturalist Bonnie Lunde as she takes you through the Harrington Beach State Park trails.

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