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- Email: Potawatomi State Park
- Phone: tel:+1-920-746-2890
Potawatomi State Park
Description
Potawatomi State Park on the shore of Sturgeon Bay in southern Door County, has 1,200 acres of gently rolling upland terrain bordered by steep slopes and rugged limestone cliffs. The park is named in honor of the tribe that inhabited Green Bay’s shores and islands when Europeans first settled the area. The tribe called themselves Bo-De-Wad-Me which means "keeper of the fire." Eventually the spelling and pronunciation were changed to Potawatomi.
Location
County: Door
Parks_Topic Contact_Potawatomi
3740 Cty Hwy PD
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
United States
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Meet The Sturgeon
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Pop into the nature center to learn more about the creature that gave our city its namesake. Listen to an info session led by our naturalist followed by sturgeon themed crafts.
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Trivia Hike
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Meet our naturalist at the nature center for a hike that will test your knowledge of nature, Wisconsin, and more! Come with a partner or team and see who comes out on top. The hike itself will be approximately 1.5 miles.
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Critter Origami
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Pop into the nature center and learn how to make origami birds, fish, and other fun critters that are found in the park.
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Treasure Hunt
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Pop into the nature center to get started on a treasure hunt that will take you all over Potawatomi State Park solving clues and looking for treasure.
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Community Campfire and Games
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Meet our naturalist at the amphitheater between 7 and 8 p.m. to enjoy a community campfire and play games. Feel free to bring s’mores or fixin’s for any of your other favorite campfire treats!
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It’s a Bug’s Life
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Pop into the nature center and get an up-close view of butterflies, moths, wasps, and other cool creepy-crawlies! (note: all insects will be contained and possess no harm- other than maybe the heebie-jeebies!)
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Let’s Go Fly a Kite
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Meet at the nature center and learn how to make a kite out of simple materials. Then join our naturalist on a brief walk to test them out!
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Ryan Meisel’s Spiritual Currents: World Sound Explorations
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Ryan will perform music from his newest recording “Wandering Spirit” and lead a drum circle for guests of the event to participate in. All ages and experiences are welcome.
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Rock Skipping Contest
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Meet our naturalist at the nature center and go on a quick walk to the shoreline to be followed by a rock skipping lesson and contest.
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Wisconsin Furbearers
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Pop into the nature center to learn about the different furbearers of Wisconsin. Learn fun facts about animals and come and see some real pelts!