Educational Programs
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Smokey Bear’s Birthday Party
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Join us in celebrating forest icon Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday! You will hear the story of Smokey, learn about fire safety, enjoy a campfire, and even have birthday cake!
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Glacial Geology Hike
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Meet our volunteer naturalist at the Whitewater Lake Contact Station to hike the Ice Age Trail and learn more about this park’s geological history.
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Culture and Climate Change
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Join Cathy Techtmann, UW-Extension Statewide Specialist in a current look at trends in climate and the cultural implications for the future.
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Saturday Afternoon Nature Sleuths
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Get on those detective hats and join us every Saturday from June through August as we solve and look for clues in the Wisconsin Explorer books.
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Silverbrook History Hike!
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Learn about the hidden history of the Silverbrook area and the former Silverbrook Mansion, from a wannabe mining baron to ski resorters to the host of NAACP meetings.
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Gotten Cabin Open House
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The late 1850’s pioneer cabin is open for those who want to take a peek inside!
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Tree Discovery Drop In
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Meet the naturalist down at the beach to learn about some of the native trees on the property at Mirror Lake State Park and others that inhabit Wisconsin. There will be various items to look at and many examples- you can touch and explore yourself!
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Let’s Tie Some Knots
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Test your hand at tying knots used by pioneers, firefighters, search and rescue teams, and sailors!
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Green Career Fair
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Green Program Participants, High School Students, Young Adults and those exploring an environmental career are invited to attend this showcase of environmental careers.