Educational Programs
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Autumn in the Forest
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Join us for a film screening of Emily Ford’s films (Breaking Trail and A Voice for the Wild) from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Nature Center. Then we'll offer a candlelight hike from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Sandhill Crane Watch - Natural Resources Foundation Tour
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Join Sandhill wildlife technician Carrie Milestone to witness the spectacular showing of thousands of cranes coming into roost on the Gallagher Marsh.
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Historic Cabin Viewing
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The late 1850s pioneer cabin is open for those who want to take a peek inside! Explore the space that housed the Prussian Family and view some of the tools they used to make their living on the prairie. This will be at the Gotten Cabin, across the…
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Wisconsin Science Festival BioBlitz at Lakeshore!
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During the Wisconsin Science Festival Bioblitz, join with people from across the state from sunrise on Monday, Oct. 16, until sunset on Sunday, Oct. 22, reporting observations of plants, animals and fungi seen in Wisconsin. The information you…
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iNaturalist & Seek Exploration
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Learn to use the free iNaturalist and Seek apps to identify your observations of the natural world and upload them to the scientific community for further identification confirmation and study. Then head outside and give it a try!
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Storytime: Pee-yew Skunk!
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What’s black and white and smelled all over? A skunk! Join us as we discover some cool truths about skunks.
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Spider Hike
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Take a walk with our Park Naturalist to search for spiders, webs and other creepy crawlies! Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just west of Discovery World. Hike will end at the ‘bonfire’ at the pebble beach.
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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.