Educational Programs
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Water or Sky Dragonfly?
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Join naturalist Phyllis McKenzie to discover how dragonflies survive above and below the water’s surface.
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Fishing Fun Drop-In
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Meet the Naturalist down at the beach anytime between 1-3 p.m. to practice casting some different types of poles, identifying various species of fish that live in Mirror Lake and learning about different types of lures and bait.
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“The Water Walker”
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Families come and hear the tale of a journey that was meant to raise awareness about the need to protect our water for future generations!
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Exploration Station – Snakes
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Slither on over and discover how great Wisconsin snakes are! 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.
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Reptiles And Amphibians Of Wisconsin
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Come Join Randy Hetzel, wildlife ecologist and Master Naturalist, and learn about the natural history, habits, biology, conservation and care of some of our cold-blooded wildlife.
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Prairie Walk
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Summer means our prairies are in full bloom! Join one of our naturalists to learn about some of the more than 200 native plants in our park.
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Exploring The Marsh
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The Black River Marsh is a unique habitat filled with many forms of wildlife. Join naturalist Phyllis McKenzie for an exploration with scoopers and basins to discover the living secrets of the marsh.
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Fossil Hike
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Come learn some Wisconsin geological history as you explore the Lannon stone lining the park, searching for fossilized coral, trilobites, brachiopods and cephalopods.