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Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit

Kettle Moraine State Forest - Southern Unit

Description

More than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests can be found in the Southern Unit, making this a popular area for a wide variety of visitors. The Forest is 30 miles long, extending from the village of Dousman, almost to the city of Whitewater. The forest headquarters is 3 miles west of the village of Eagle on State Highway 59.

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    Learn To Geocache

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    Learn the basics of geocaching and try finding a few caches as a group. Then, head out on your own all to explore more of the Ottawa Lake Recreation Area. You can download the free “Geocaching” app onto your phone ahead of time. Meet outside the…

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    Learn To Fish

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    Meet the naturalist at the accessible pier at the boat landing to learn basic fishing techniques.

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    Wildflower Walk

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    Join us for the return of Wildflower Walks to the Southern Unit.

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    Wildflower Walk

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    Join us for the return of Wildflower Walks to the Southern Unit.

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    Tree Slice Painting

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    We will decorate small tree cuttings for ornaments, coasters or just fun decor.

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    Wildflower Walk

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    Join us for the return of Wildflower Walks to the Southern Unit.

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    Spring Frog Hike

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    Spring is here! Join us to find and identify different frogs on the Ice Age Trail - Eagle Segment.

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    Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon

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    As part of the Southeast Wisconsin Invasive Species Consortium’s annual Garlic Mustard Pull-A-Thon, the Kettle Moraine Southern Unit is participating to try and pull as much of the invasive Garlic Mustard and Dame's Rocket as possible.

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    Spring Frog Hike

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    Spring is here! Join us to find and identify different frogs on the Paradise Springs Nature Trail.

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    Spring Frog Hike

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    Spring is here! Join us to find and identify different frogs on the Rice Lake Nature Trail.

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