Children's Program
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Frogs, Toads, and Tadpoles Oh My!
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Join our naturalist at the wading pool to learn more about the animals that inhabit it and, of course, try to catch some too!
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KITE BUILDING WORKSHOPS
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Have fun making and decorating a pocket sled kite during one of the workshop sessions. Then head out to fly the kite.
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Naturalist Cabin
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Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area), explore the nature center, visit the park naturalist, and participate in the day's activity.
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Let's Go Logging
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Wonder what it was like to be a lumberjack in the 1850s? Find out in this family-friendly activity. Visit the St. Croix Family Campground’s amphitheater to meet the “lumber foreman.”
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Urban Critter Drop In: Squirrels
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Learn about these fuzzy little guys and how they live at this drop in event! Enjoy activities and a craft all while getting to know more about the squirrels you see every day! This activity is designed with families in mind, but anyone is…
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Storytime: Going Batty!
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Come enter a bat’s world to learn about these nighttime bug eaters and why they are our batty friends.
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Kid Time With Papa Dewey
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Bring the kids and a blanket for a musical matinee. Be prepared to sing along with Papa Dewey. The music is aimed at kids from 3-9 years old.
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Mighty Wings with Author Debbie Clement
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Join children’s book author Debbie Clement to sing and dance while learning about Monarch butterflies.
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String Art In Nature
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Let your creativity shine as you create a nature-themed string art piece. We’ll provide the basic design already set up for you to twine string around. You choose the colors and the amount of detail you want to apply. Best for those age 8 years and…