Adventure
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Pollinator Hike
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Join our naturalist on a walk through Lakeshore State Park to view the many plants that benefit pollinators and learn what you can do to help our helpful insects. Meet at the north entrance. All ages and abilities are welcome! ¿Qué tiene que ver el…
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Wild Edible Plants / Plantas silvestres comestibles (bilingual)
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Learn which of Lakeshore’s plants are edible, and how they can be used in cooking. Learn which plants to avoid eating, and which ones have been used as medicine. Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just west of Discovery World. All ages and abilities…
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Beach ‘Bonfire’
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Stop by the pebble beach, make a s’more, warm up by the fire and meet the park staff on your stroll through the park! Donations to the Friends of Lakeshore State Park to support these events are welcomed but not required. These activities are geared…
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Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
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Try to find a natural item for every color of the rainbow! Once found, draw and record it as we make our way through the park, and learn about what you found from park staff. Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just west of Discovery World. We will…
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Hiking Prep 101
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Come learn how to prepare for a day hike with friends and family, or even by yourself with Master Naturalist Chris Lilek. We will explore the things you need to bring on a day hike, like clothing, gear, food and water, and then make a walking stick…
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Storybook Trail Walk
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Come for a stroll on the boardwalk and Indermuehle Island Trail as we read our June Storybook Trail, all about stink bugs! Trails are mostly level and the hike will be just over a mile in length. All ages are welcome!
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Apps for Plant and Animal Identification
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There are powerful apps for identifying all types of wild plants, animals, insects and fungi. Our naturalist will show you how to use an app to identify the various elements of your natural surroundings as well as to participate in common-interest…
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Field Adventures in Animal Science
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Studying the movements of a wild animal can tell researchers a lot about how wildlife lives. Try out a high-tech treasure hunt as we re-create what wildlife researchers can do in the field.
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Fire Building and Survival Skills
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Join John Emerson to learn about the fire building basics and surviving out in the woods as a casual outdoor traveler.
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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.