Adventure
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Stories At The Marsh
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This month we are taking an adventure to the world beneath our feet. Come learn about the important role bugs play in growing all the good foods we like to eat! Best for ages 10 and under.
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Summer Solstice Sunset Hike / Caminata al puesto del sol para el Solsticio de Verano (bilingual)
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Nearly every culture in the world celebrates the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year when the sun is the highest peak in the sky. As we enjoy a beautiful sunset, come walk and reflect on your own personal zeniths. Set intentions for…
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Father's Day Fishing Clinic / Aprender a pescar con Papá para el Día del padre (bilingual)
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Try a classic Father’s Day activity: fishing! Our staff will show you the ropes while you and your father figure spend some quality time together. No fishing license is required for children 15 years old and younger. All supplies will be provided…
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Tree ID Hike
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Join the Park Ranger for a hike through the park to learn about Wisconsin trees and how to identify them from the bark, leaves and fruit.
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Loon Lake’s Wildlife
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Discover Loon Lake: Learn about Loon Lake’s inhabitants from Park Naturalist Diane Daulton. Meet at Loon Lake Beach for a family-friendly program about loon adaptations followed by beach critter investigations to see who else lives there. On-the-…
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Explore The Ice Age Center
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Take a self-guided adventure through the Ice Age Center. Explore the exhibits and watch the short film inside. Ask for a scavenger hunt at the front desk and see if you can spot the answers in the exhibits!
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Fossil Hike / Caminata de fósiles (bilingual)
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What does Lakeshore State Park have to do with Niagara Falls? Come find out and learn some Wisconsin geological history as you explore the Lannon stone lining the park searching for fossilized coral, trilobites, brachiopods, and cephalopods. Meet at…
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Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Wildflowers, Wildlife, & Wild Waters
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Get to know forest birds and understory plants on a hike to Red Granite Falls with the park naturalist. The terrain is moderate; participants are encouraged to bring binoculars, bug spray, and dress for hiking and weather. This event is family-…
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Weekly Nature Walk
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Head out onto the visitor center trails to catch all the latest wildlife action. Walking routes and pace will vary according to group preference. Learn handy tips and tricks for finding and recognizing wildlife from Horicon Marsh staff.
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Kayak With The Naturalist
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Kayak down the pristine Oconomowoc River to enjoy all the sights, sounds, and smells of the great outdoors.