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    Naturalist Led Hike

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    We will explore the park's geology, history and wildlife each week as we hike the East Bluff Trail.

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    Trail Run Tuesdays

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    Join park manager Matt Ernst for a run through Peninsula State Park.

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    Guided hike to Big Hill

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    Join our naturalist on a guided hike through the Stute Springs homestead and up to the top of Big Hill!

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    Trees of the Park

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    Meet the naturalist down at the amphitheater for a presentation about some of the most common trees within the park and Wisconsin.

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    Common Loons in the Northwoods

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    Join the Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute’s LoonWatch and Citizen Science Coordinator Erica LeMoine to learn the latest on loons, explore their biology, and participate in family-friendly activities.

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    Live Snake Encounter

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    Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake Mickey is fed a mouse.

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    Species ID Drop-In

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    Use your nature detective skills to try to identify and learn about some of the species that are native to Mirror Lake State Park.

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    Who Lives in the Pond?

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    Whirligigs, turtles, fish and frogs all live in ponds. Come explore Puckett’s Pond and see what we can catch.

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    More Mushrooms

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    Join our naturalist on a hike through the Rice Lake Nature Trail to find and identify mushrooms! 

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    Guided Hike to Scuppernong Springs

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    Join our naturalist on a sunset hike through the scuppernong springs nature trail.

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