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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

 Directions

  43.031156, -87.894858

County: Milwaukee

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    Spring Bird Migration Hike

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    Walk through Lakeshore State Park with a park naturalist and learn the basics of urban bird watching and watch for the over 70 migratory birds that reside annually

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    Gardening with Native Plants

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    The hike will include a tour Lakeshore’s prairies and opportunities to discussion tips, tricks, and resources for developing a native plant area.

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    Dog and Me Walk

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    Come celebrate National Pet Day at Lakeshore State Park!

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    Eclipse Viewing Event

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    Join the Friends of Lakeshore State Park and a park naturalist to view the last total solar eclipse North America will see for the next 20 years!

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    Walk after Work

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    Join Lakeshore’s resident Naturalist in a ‘walk around’ Lakeshore State Park to learn the park’s history and see what flora are showing signs of spring.

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    Spring Migration Hike

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    Walk through Lakeshore State Park with Master Naturalist Anne Duffy and learn the basics of urban bird watching.

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    Alternative St. Patrick’s Day Hike

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    Buck the trend and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a relaxing nature hike at Lakeshore State Park! Learn about the history and construction of Lakeshore and observe waterfowl taking advantage of the warming weather. Wear green and don’t forget your…

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    Spring Equinox Hike

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    The Spring Equinox represents new life & new beginnings and encourages new ideas. As the time of equal day & night, it also represents balance and contrast. 

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    Astronomy and Math in Nature/Discovery World’s Girls and STEM Day

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    Italian mathematician, Leonardo Bonacci, discovered the Fibonacci sequence in 1202. This fascinating pattern is often found nature and in plants we see every day! Join Lakeshore State Park staff in observing this “golden rule” and see if you can…

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    Groundhog's Day Hike

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    Celebrate Groundhog's Day outdoors!

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