Wildlife study

Wildlife study

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    Raptor Talks: City Slickers

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    Join the Open Door Bird Sanctuary for a presentation on urban raptors!

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    The Passenger Pigeon

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    Imagine seeing a flock of a million birds flying overhead as you look out across the Mississippi River. Join us for a talk on the natural history of the passenger pigeon and the series of events that led to its tragic extinction.

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    Story Time With Animals

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

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    Pests or Pals?

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    Bears, racoons, squirrels... all are pests to humans, but what role do they play in the environment? Stop by the naturalist table in the playground any time between 10:30 a.m. and noon to learn about some of the underappreciated critters of…

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    Bucky's Brothers: A Program All About Badgers

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    Wisconsinites love Bucky Badger, but how much do we know about badgers, really? Join us to learn about the nature and folklore surrounding this secretive animal we’ve adopted as our state mascot. Out-of-state residents are very welcome to join, too.

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    Beaks & Talons

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    Join the educators from the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center and their feathered ambassadors for an event focusing on birds of prey.

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    Animal Feeding

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    Ever wanted to see a turtle eat? Or see a snake up close? Come visit the animals as they eat their lunch. Each animal feeding will focus on one of the animal ambassadors that live in the Havenwoods Nature Center.

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    Critter Corner – Bats

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    Flap on over to find out about bats!

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    Hunters of the Sky

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    Learn about owls, hawks and falcons, and their highly specialized hunting techniques and physical adaptations. 4-5 native raptors will be present at this event presented by Open Door Bird Sanctuary.

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    Winged Wonders

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    Have you ever met an owl face to face? What about a hawk? A falcon? 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…

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