Outdoor Activity
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Wild Edible Plants / Plantas silvestres comestibles (bilingual)
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Learn which of Lakeshore’s plants are edible, and how they can be used in cooking. Learn which plants to avoid eating, and which ones have been used as medicine. Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just west of Discovery World. All ages and abilities…
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The Trails of Newport Challenge Hikes
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We’re taking to the trails, and we're not going to stop until we do them all!
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Beach ‘Bonfire’
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Stop by the pebble beach, make a s’more, warm up by the fire and meet the park staff on your stroll through the park! Donations to the Friends of Lakeshore State Park to support these events are welcomed but not required. These activities are geared…
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Rainbow Scavenger Hunt
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Try to find a natural item for every color of the rainbow! Once found, draw and record it as we make our way through the park, and learn about what you found from park staff. Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just west of Discovery World. We will…
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Trail Trekkers
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Come for a lovely 3.06-mile hike along the Ice Age Trail between County Road U and County Road V.
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Flag Day Veteran's Hike
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This Flag Day, Lakeshore invites veterans and their families, as well as the general public, on a guided tour of the park, with a focus on the Milwaukee lakefront area’s history. Thank you for your service! Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just…
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Observe The Night Sky
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Join local astronomers to ask questions and view the night sky. Feel free to bring your own optics.
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Songbirds Of Mirror Lake State Park
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Join the naturalist for a slide show of local songbirds.
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Nature Make & Take — Bird Houses
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Discover how to make a luxurious bird house! Call ahead (414-527-0232) to reserve a spot; materials will be provided, but space is limited.
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What Is That Hopping Over There?
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Drop in to learn about the amphibians and insects of Mirror Lake State Park.