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Educational Programs

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    Observe the Night Sky

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    Get the chance to look through special telescopes and binoculars at the incredible night sky.

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    Frog Finding

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    Learn to recognize Wisconsin’s frog calls and see if you can catch some frogs to see them up close. Nets and supplies will be provided.

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    Wisconsin Furbearers

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    Pop into the nature center between 3 and 5 p.m. and learn about the different furbearers of Wisconsin. Learn fun facts about animals and come and see some real pelts!

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    Makin’ Tracks Drop-In Program

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    Stop by the Ottawa Lake Contact Station to learn more about animal tracks and identification.

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    Camping 101

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    Not sure how to pitch a tent? Stop by the Beach House to give it a try yourself and learn some simple camping tips.

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    National Trails Day Celebration

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    Join us to celebrate National Trails Day with Dane County Parks at the Capital City State Trail/Lower Yahara River Trail Trailhead!

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    Solar Observing

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    Get the chance to look through a special telescope at the sun! See if you can notice sunspots or maybe even solar flares!

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    75th Anniversary of Roche-A-Cri

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    Join the Friends of Roche-A-Cri at the picnic shelter at 1 p.m. to celebrate 75 years with cake and refreshments. Stop at the petroglyphs for a rock art/history presentation at 2 p.m. 

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    Trail Day on the Red Cedar State Trail

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    There will be a number of activities put on by the Friends of Red Cedar State Trail to celebrate National Trails Day.

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    Kids Learn to Fish

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    Join us for a kids learn to fish clinic at Buckhorn State Park.

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