Nature Study
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Woodland Walk
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Hike the Woodland Dunes Trail with Master Naturalist Karen Merlau and learn about the different types of trees, how to identify them, how they grow and how to tell their age.
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Reading the Skies: Cooler Near the Lake
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Have you ever wondered what “cooler near the lake” really means? NOAA meteorologist Taylor Patterson will help us learn to "read the skies", to pick up clues from the clouds and wind to help us understand and be better prepared for upcoming weather…
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Exploring The Marsh
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The Black River Marsh is a unique habitat filled with many forms of wildlife. Join naturalist Phyllis McKenzie for an exploration with scoopers and basins to discover the living secrets of the marsh.
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Explorer Book Workshop Drop-In
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Meet the naturalist at the beach anytime from 1 - 3 p.m. to grab an explorer book and work together to complete some of its activities.
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Bat Talk and Walk
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Learn about bats and hike to locate them at Ottawa. See the sunset while using bat sensor devices to locate bat sonar and search for bat habitat. We will begin with a small introduction to the local bat species and then hike out to try and find them.
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Tracks And Scat Drop In
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Meet the naturalist at the beach anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. to look at and learn about some of the common tracks and different prints we may find in the park, as well as some scat from some of the park's animal residents.
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Nature Detectives
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For this program, we will become Nature Detectives and search for clues that animals leave behind to figure out who calls the marsh home.
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Marvelous Minibeasts
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Bugs, insects, pollinators what is the difference? Actually, there’s a lot! Come on out to the Horicon Marsh to learn about these tiny creatures we share our homes, playgrounds, and natural spaces with.
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Nature Chalk and Crafts
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Join the naturalist on a hike to learn precisely what lichen is and how to identify it.
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Willow’s Resonance: Nature-Infused Sound Bath Series
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Join holistic practitioner Ryan Wimperis for an hour-long, nature-infused sound experience.