Education
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Wilderness First Aid Course
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Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area for an immersive and empowering Wilderness First Aid course that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies in remote outdoor environments.
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Hunter’s Moon Hike
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A blood moon, or “hunter’s moon” refers to a full moon that appears during the month of October. Join our naturalist for a hike around the park to admire this special moon and learn the history and folklore surrounding this astronomical event.
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Skyline Trail Hike
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Climb to Sven’s Bluff along rolling terrain. Join a naturalist to explore this 3-mile loop over moderate terrain. Please bring a water bottle and anticipate the hike to take approximately 2 hours.
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Friends Halloween Hike
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Join us for lots of Halloween fun! There’s a lot to do at this annual event sponsored by the Friends of Devil’s Lake State Park.
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Historic Cabin Viewing
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The late 1850s pioneer cabin is open for those who want to take a peek inside! Explore the space that housed the Prussian Family and view some of the tools they used to make their living on the prairie. This will be at the Gotten Cabin, across the…
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Spider Hike
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Take a walk with our Park Naturalist to search for spiders, webs and other creepy crawlies! Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just west of Discovery World. Hike will end at the ‘bonfire’ at the pebble beach.
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Learn to Butcher Deer
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Instructors will assist participants to break down a deer step-by-step and share tips on hanging a deer at home, removing lymph nodes for CWD testing, and storing your venison by canning or freezing.
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Evening Marsh and Crane Watch
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Join educators at the Palmatory Picnic Shelter an hour before sunset at 4:30 p.m. for an informative talk on the birds you see flying overhead.