Educational Programs
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Drop-In Naturalist Cabin
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Stop by the naturalist cabin (adjacent to the main parking area), explore the nature center, visit the park naturalist, and participate in the day's activity.
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Bees and Beekeeping
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Visit the beekeepers, watch as they take care of the hive, and learn more about bees and beekeeping.
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Wildlife Wonders: American White Pelican
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Join us for hands-on activities and a short talk about what makes this creature so unique!
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PIE IRON DEMO
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Pudgie Pie Iron Guy will be back for his 13th season to share gourmet recipes for cooking over a campfire with a pie iron. Bring a beverage to enjoy with your very own pudgie pie.
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Saturday Explorers – Cranes
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Drop by the Nature Center to make some crane art, see how you measure up to a crane, become a crane and more.
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Tree-mendous Adventure
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Join an interactive family friendly storytelling hour focused on poetry and nature.
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History Hike
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Join us on a hike through Havenwoods, where we’ll talk about Havenwoods’ history and where we are headed next.
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Mini Alebrije - Paper Mache Workshop
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Create your own mini alebrije with paper and Mexican paste technique (paper mache/cartoneria). Use your imagination to make a mystical creature, and learn about this Mexican traditional technique and culture.
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Discover the Willow!
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Join the naturalist on a 6-mile round trip hike and discover some of the most beautiful sights at Willow River State Park.
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Newport Wilderness Days (Day 1 of 2)
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This event at Newport State Park was started in 1992 as a way for the members of Newport Wilderness Society, the park’s official friends group, to showcase their beautiful wilderness park. Volunteers lead hikes and programs on Labor Day weekend,…