UPCOMING EVENTS AT STATE PARKS, FORESTS, AND TRAILS
WATCHABLE WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES AND INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Check with the park or forest of your choice for additional activities and special events not listed. Most events are free of charge; park admission sticker required unless otherwise noted. Events and times subject to change.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - One Wild Saturday Morning Drop-in: White-tailed Wonders. Deer are on the move this time of year. Learn how deer use their senses, how they communicate, turn yourself into a deer, and lots more. You and your family or youth group can drop in between 9 a.m. and noon to discover cool things about nature through hands-on activities, experiments, crafts, games, and picture books. Environmental Awareness Center. No admission sticker required.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Preschool Storytime: Hide and Seek. Some animals blend in while others stand out. Let’s explore the wonderful colors of wild animals. Environmental Awareness Center. 9:30-10:30 a.m. No admission sticker required.
Friday, November 21, 2008
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 or e-mail - Nature Storytime: Gobbling Turkeys. Let's talk turkey! Come in and strut your stuff as we learn about the wild turkey - our big, beautiful woodland bird. This hour of nature fun awaits 3- to 6- year-olds with accompanying adults. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
• Big Foot Beach State Park, Lake Geneva, (262) 348-2420 or e-mail - 5K, 10K, and Junior Gobbler Turkey Trot. Take part in a 5K, 10K or Junior (1 mile) run at Big Foot Beach. Turkeys will be awarded to the firest male and female finishers in the 5- and 10-kilometer runs and medals will be awarded to the firest male and female finishers in each age category: 18 and under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. Registration forms are available by e-mail. Fees: 5K $20 ($25 after October 31) 10K $30 ($35 after October 31), Junior $10($15 after October 31). Sponsored by the Friends of Big Foot Beach. Meet at the playground picnic area. 1/2 mile fun run for kids 9:30 a.m. 5K, 10K and Junior Gobbler 10 a.m.
