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Children's Program

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    Live Animal Encounter

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    Learn all about our education reptiles and amphibians!

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    Turkey Trot Scavenger Hunt

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    Join us at the Nature Center for a TURK-tacular scavenger hunt in honor of Wisconsin's’ famous Thanksgiving bird.

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    Scat-venger Hunt

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    Drop in to get the scoop on poop as we learn about animal scat!

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    That Tracks!

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    Please join MacKenzie Center educators in the Lodge for this drop-in event. There will be crafts to do, scat to observe and a way to test your knowledge.

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    Knee High Naturalist

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    Meet at Shelter 1 with your 3 to 5-year-old and enjoy learning all about bats!

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    Survival Without A Smartphone 101

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    Reception and battery power are not guaranteed, but your ability to survive without it can be. Join us at the Nature Center and learn about compass and map reading, fire-making, shelter building and more in a friendly, relaxed environment!

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    Eco-Halloween Hike

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    Enjoy s'mores and hot beverages around the campfire, then take a fun walk down our nature trail and enjoy fun skits that teach you about nature along the way!

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    Friends of MacKenzie Fall Festival

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    Please join us at the MacKenzie Center for the Friends of MacKenzie annual Fall Festival! There are so many activities to do – hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting, archery, woodcutting and more!

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    Halloween Scavenger Hunt

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    Bring the kids and join Playpen Sports Academy for a free scavenger hunt in the park. Find all eight items and receive a treat from Coach Kelsie. Costumes are encouraged but not required.

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    Halloween Campground Walk

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    Join us for a not-so-spooky Halloween Campground Walk. 

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