Educational Programs
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Trivia Hike
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Meet our naturalist at the nature center for a hike that will test your knowledge of nature, Wisconsin, and more! Come with a partner or team and see who comes out on top. The hike itself will be approximately 1.5 miles.
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Campfire Trivia
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Gather ‘round the campfire and try your luck at some Wisconsin-themed trivia in this family-friendly activity.
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WILDLIFE OF WISCONSIN: WINGED WONDERS
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Meet some of Wisconsin’s common but rarely encountered birds.
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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!