Wildlife Conservation
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Walk in our Tracks!
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Come on down to the Nature Center and test your knowledge of local wildlife! We have a tracks-matching game, animal pelts, and even fake poop! We’ll cover everything from bobcats to badgers and bears, oh my! This will be a drop-in event with your…
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Firefly Watch
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The blinking lights of fireflies bring a special brilliance to summer evenings. Join Phyllis McKenzie, Park Naturalist, as she shares firefly facts and takes you on an evening hunt for these summer flashers.
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Plants for Birds and Pollinators
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Can you imagine a world without birds? The benefits our feathered friends bring are critical to us.
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Bumble Bee Survey
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There are more than 20 species of bumble bees native to Wisconsin. Spring is the time to find bumble bee queens flying about in search of good nesting habitat to raise their young.
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Raptors 101
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Join us for an exciting, educational and interactive presentation from River Valley Raptors.
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Party in the Prairie
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Are you excited about prairie restoration? Join us for a morning collecting seeds in the MacKenzie Center prairies!
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Exotic Pet Surrender Event - Madison
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Releasing unwanted pets into the wild can cause environmental damage — which is why J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is proud to host an Exotic Pet Surrender Event as part of Wisconsin's Invasive Species Awareness Weekend.
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Watch out for Zebras!
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Come by the Boat Launch on Saturday morning to get some information on controlling the invasive Zebra Mussels! You can make a big impact by checking your boats before going into and when coming out of waters! This will be an information table for…
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Hike Smart, Hunt Smart
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Take a casual walk through the picnic area and Brachiopod Trail to explore!
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Return of the Elk
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In our presentation, we’ll talk about the life history of elk and the DNR’s successful efforts over the past three decades to reintroduce them to our state.