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Lakeshore State Park

Lakeshore State Park

Description

In the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Lakeshore State Park provides a unique urban oasis with recreational and educational opportunities geared to the urban population. Lakeshore State Park offers great views of the city and Lake Michigan and has a reservable, overnight boat slip.

Location

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  43.031156, -87.894858

County: Milwaukee

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    Monarch Drop-In at Dragon Boat Festival

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    If you have been keeping your eyes peeled, you have probably seen beautiful Monarch butterflies flying around Milwaukee recently! These butterflies have seen rapid population decline in recent decades due to habitat loss, pesticide use and climate…

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    Lighthouse Hike

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    Celebrate National Lighthouse Day by strolling through Lakeshore State Park, starting at the Milwaukee Pierhead Lighthouse

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    Bird Hike

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    Join our naturalist on a leisurely morning hike to learn the basics of birding and see some of the 70+ species that live in or migrate through Lakeshore State Park!

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    Public Fishing Clinic

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    Come on down to Lakeshore State Park’s fishing pier for our public fishing clinic.

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    Bee Hunt Hike

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    Join our naturalist to search for bumblebees and other types of bees and learn about their important role in pollination and supporting our prairies.

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    Bird Watching Walk

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    Join us for a morning stroll to learn the basics of bird watching and see some of our feathered friends.

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    Edible And Medicinal Natives Of Lakeshore

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    Join our naturalist to learn more about these plants and their uses as we hike around the park.

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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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    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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    Brunch On The Beach

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    Join the Friends of Lakeshore State Park and the DNR for a relaxing brunch at Lakeshore’s Pebble Beach!

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