Nature Study
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Discover Loon Lake: Bogs & Frogs
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Learn how lakes and bogs formed, evolve, and how inhabitants like green frogs can be “canaries in the coal mine” serving as sentinels directly related to shoreland protection.
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Owl Pellets
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Join volunteer naturalist Kathy Pitch to learn facts about owls and their interesting digestive systems. Then it’s time for actual pellet dissection and investigation.
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Trail Trekkers
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Come for an energizing 2.13-mile hike along the Ice Age Trail between County Road GGG and County Road S. Make sure to wear good footwear and bring drinking water and insect repellant. A shuttle will be available between the starting and finishing…
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Marsh Walk
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Join Master Naturalist Andrew Morris for a walk on the Black River Marsh Boardwalk to explore the community of plants and animals that call the marsh home.
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Naturalist Lead Hike
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Join the naturalist for this guided hike to learn more about Devil’s Lake.
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Discovery Bird Walk
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Join Master Naturalists Janet & Andy Raddatz at Friends Pond for a guided walk east on Old Park Rd., back to the pond and on to the Ancient Shores Trail in search of birds. Age 12 and up.
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Adults & Families-Nature at Sunset *Meet at Smokey Hill
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Nature at Sunset - Adults and families will enjoy the sights and sounds of nature at sunset over Rice Lake and possibly a guest appearance by the fireflies on Smokey Hill. Bring a flashlight and insect repellent for this program.