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Educational Programs

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    Ed the Diver

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    Come see Ed the Diver! Ed is coming to Buckhorn to educate us the important work he does with conservation and cleaning waterways while discussing his world of diving recovery, scuba diving, and how we can help keep our waters clean.

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    Animal Feeding Day

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    Watch the animals in the Nature Center have lunch!

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    River Dipping

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    Let’s explore the hidden life of the Mississippi River! We’ll use nets to scoop up some macroinvertebrates (aka wacky water critters), and then we’ll take a look at them up close with magnifying glasses and identify them.

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    Smokey's 80th Birthday Celebration/Fire Awareness

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    This is a fun-filled event where you can learn about fire prevention and awareness. 

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    Exploration Station – Bees

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    Buzz on over to the Nature Center to learn all about bees. Drop by the Nature Center to make some Join us for hands-on activities, crafts and more. This program’s activities are designed with families in mind, but open to kids of all ages. This…

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    Perrot Trading Post

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    Ever wonder what life was like in the early 1800’s? Bring your curiosity and questions to the Rendezvous Encampment, located near the nature center. Demonstrations will include wood bowl making, flint knapping and canon firing.

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    History Of Stonehaven: The Quarry Town

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    Join local resident Vicki Manzeck on a walk through the park learning about the people who lived, worked and played here in the Company Town of Stonehaven.

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    Bike Clinic And Info

    Come down to the lawn near the park office anytime between 1-3 p.m. to learn from the Wildside Bike Shop about proper bike maintenance. The crew will bring a portable bike work stand, tools and a bike, a technician will instruct how to change a flat…

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    Park Chat With Manager Brian Grube

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    Bring your questions, comments and concerns and spend some time with park manager Brian.

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    Wisconsin Wildlife Day

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    Join the MacKenzie naturalist on a guided tour of the MacKenzie Wildlife Area to learn more about the animals that call this state home

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