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, February 28, 2009
• Governor Thompson State Park, Crivitz, (715) 757-3979 - Candlelight Ski and Hike. An easy 1-mile candlelit trail groomed for both diagonal striding and skate skiing weaves through the woods. Non-skiers are welcome to hike another 1-mile candlelit trail with scenic views over Woods Lake. Hikers and pets are not allowed on the ski trail, but are welcome on the hiking trail. A warming fire and hot chocolate will be available for everyone. A vehicle admission sticker is required and can be purchased at the park office. Meet at the Woods Lake Picnic Area. 6-9 p.m.
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Wildlife in Need - Helping Wisconsin Wildlife. Havenwoods welcomes the staff from the Wildlife in Need Center. Visit with a variety of Wisconsin wildlife and find out about human and wildlife interactions. This free event is for people of all ages. 10-11 a.m.
• Navarino Wildlife Area, Shawano, (715) 758-6999 - Navarino Snowshoe Adventure. Multiple races—4x800, 2.5 and 5 mile, plus 800 meter kids' race.
• Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, Boulder Junction, (715) 542-3923 - Candlelight Ski-Hike-Snowshoe. Enchanting wooded trails, great people, warm cozy fires. Raven trails will be lit by hundreds of candles—1.5- and 3-mile loops for skiing (snow conditions permitting) and a 1-mile loop for hiking and snowshoeing. Meet at the Clear Lake Ranger Station off Woodruff Road and the Raven Ski Trail. 6-9 p.m.
• Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Peninsula in Winter. See historic photos of Peninsula's former ski jump, learn about past winter sports in the park, then join the naturalist for a leisurely walk to look for tracks in the snow. Meet at Park Headquarters. 10 a.m. - noon.
• Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Gourd Birdhouses. Turn a bottleneck gourd into a beautiful birdhouse. Learn the process of cleaning, decorating and maintaining these natural homes. All materials supplied. Please call to pre-register. Fee is $10. Visitor Center. 9 a.m. - noon.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
• Pattison State Park, Superior, (715) 399-3111 - Winter FunFest. Come enjoy a winter day at Pattison State Park. Activities will include cross-country skiing, sledding, family crafts and ice skating (depending on ice quality). Concessions will be available. 1-3:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
• Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Nature Storytime. Naturalist Julie Fox will share a story and activity with pre-schoolers and their parents at the Ice Age Center. A short activity following the story will reinforce the story's nature-related theme. Nature Storytime generally lasts 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the participants. Participants will spend time indoors and outdoors, weather permitting, so parents should dress their children accordingly. 10 a.m.
