Educational Programs
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Let’s Go See: Showy Lady Slipper Orchids
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As part of a series of summer learning adventures, we’ll explore the showy lady slipper orchid, a plant of special concern. Learn about its habitat and what makes it special
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Survival Gadgets
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Food… I need to eat! What can I make from natural products to find food when I am lost in the woods? Let’s create a slingshot to survive! Join the fun!
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Wild Edibles Here, There And Everywhere!
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This program is perfect for kids and families! Listen to Master Naturalist Chris Lilek read a story about safely finding wild edibles and then learn how to see the differences between wild edibles and look-a-likes that should be avoided. …
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Summer Naturalist Class
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In June we’ll focus on plant and animal ID hikes on various trails throughout the park!
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Naturalist Led Hike
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Join the Naturalist for this guided hike to learn more about Devil’s Lake.
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Learn To Fish (Adults Only)
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Whether you’ve been fishing for years or just a beginner, we will help you learn more about fishing the great waters in Wisconsin.
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Pop-Up Nature: Animal Tracks
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Join the naturalist to learn how to look for animal clues, create an animal track notebook, and then go on a self-guided walk to look for tracks, signs and scat!
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Guided Bird Hike
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Enjoy an informal guided birding walk with bird expert, Jeff Bahls, exploring the best of what Horicon Marsh has to offer at a relaxed pace with good company. We’ll keep an eye out for resident nesting birds. Head out on the trails early and beat…
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Natural Resource Careers In Wildlife
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For high school juniors to university freshmen. Come to Sandhill Wildlife Area and the Mead Wildlife Area to learn from the Department of Natural Resources experts themselves. Mondays, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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Natural Resource Careers In Wildlife - Warden
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Throughout the summer, high school juniors to university freshmen are invited to learn from DNR experts at Sandhill Wildlife Area and the Mead Wildlife Area.