Educational Programs
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Fungi in Our Forests!
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Some of the tastiest mushrooms can be found right here in St. Croix County; if you know where to look! Join us for a presentation, where you’ll learn when, where and how to pick them yourself.
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Learn to Butcher Deer
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Instructors will assist participants to break down a deer step-by-step and share tips on hanging a deer at home, removing lymph nodes for CWD testing, and storing your venison by canning or freezing.
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Ecology Hike
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Learn about the late summer environment on the top of Rib Mountain with a gentle hike observing the rocky forests of the park and what's in them such as fungi, trees, and animals.
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Learn to Hunt- Youth Waterfowl
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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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Trail Trek Guided Hike - Yellow Trail
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Come explore the trails with the Park Naturalist! Enjoy a peaceful, moderate hike under the tall trees on Rib Mountain's south slope and learn about unique plant life and landscape history while you hike. Please note, these trails are not ADA…
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Let’s Go Fishing!
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Let Wild Rivers Conservancy bring the fishing to you! With help from the National Park Foundation, we’ll have everything your family needs to catch your first fish.
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Fall Flower Exploration
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This week in Little Naturalists, come discover the last of the summer blooms as fall peeks around the corner.
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K-9 SEARCH & RESCUE
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Join human and K-9 members of Great Lakes Search & Rescue to learn how their specially trained dogs assist in locating missing persons and recovering evidence.
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Critter Corner – Deer
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Hoof it over and check out what makes white-tailed deer such amazing critters!