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    Nature’s Fireworks – Fireflies Summer Saturday Evening Event

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    The silent display of blinking lights of fireflies brings a special brilliance to summer evenings. Join Jackie Scharfenberg, Forest Naturalist, as she enlightens you about firefly facts and takes you on an evening expedition in search of these…

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    Bees and Beekeeping

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    Check out the Nature Center’s beehive!

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    Dragonfly Dreams

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    Dragonflies amaze us with their flying skill and dazzling colors, they are like a natural fireworks show. Learn about these dazzling insects' amazing life stories and adaptations and meet a few of them up close.

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    Firefly Watch

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    Join us by the fireside to find out about fireflies!

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    Twinkle, Twinkle Little Bug Nature Storytime

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    Look out your window on a summer evening and you may see twinkling lights floating around your yard.

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    Dragonfly Dreams

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    Dragonflies amaze us with their flying skill and dazzling colors, they are like a natural fireworks show. Learn about these dazzling insects' amazing life stories and adaptations and meet a few of them up close.

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    Storybook Trail Walk

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    Come for a stroll on the boardwalk and Indermuehle Island Trail as we read our June Storybook Trail, all about stink bugs! Trails are mostly level and the hike will be just over a mile in length. All ages are welcome!

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    Monarch Monitoring Project

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    Come learn about all of the aspects of monitoring a monarch waystation.

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    WHOOO Lives In The Park In The Dark?

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    Join the naturalist for a slideshow and audio of the Great Horned Owl.

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    What Is That Flying Around The Water?

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    Join the naturalist at the Nature Wagon for some hands-on looks at the insects at Mirror Lake State Park.

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