Educational Programs
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Raptors On Rib Mountain
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Come learn about these fascinating birds and see them live, up close!
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NATURE DETECTIVES
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Calling all youth to discover the secrets of nature by participating in the Wisconsin Explorer program! The program involves completing a required number of engaging nature activities in one of three age-appropriate books (ages 3-5, 6-8, and 9+) to…
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Hike with the Superintendent
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Join the Pike Lake Superintendent, Elias Wilson, for a 1.5-mile scenic hike on the astronomy trail and outer brown loop. You can propose ideas for the property, make suggestions for future events, and of course share your favorite outdoor adventures…
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Saturday Explorers – Is It Fall?
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The start of fall is a wonderful time of the year to go outside to explore all the changes that are taking place. We will hike the woods of Devil’s Lake and look for sign that fall is starting. You will want to wear shoes for walking in wet and…
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Mushroom Foray with Charlotte Lukes
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Door County’s mushroom expert will lead us through the fascinating world of fungi.
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Tree ID Hike!
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Join the naturalist on a 1½ mile hike and learn how to identify several different kinds of trees using a dichotomous key and discover how each one benefits us, the wildlife, and the environment around us.
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Know Your Wisconsin Trees
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Learn about Wisconsin trees—their forms, bark, leaves and fruit—along with basic forestry practice.
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Sandhill Prescribed Burns as a Management Tool Workshop
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Join us at Sandhill Wildlife Area as we welcome The Nature Conservancy who will help us learn about prescribed burns as a management tool.
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Learn to Hunt Pheasant
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Come and learn to hunt pheasants. This class will begin with an instructional portion where you will go over techniques and safety for hunting pheasants. After the instructional session, you will have an opportunity to hunt pheasants alongside an…
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Doors Open
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Visitors of all ages can drop in from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. to see our reptiles and amphibians and participate in family-friendly activities.