Wisconsin 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.
Friday, June 13, 2008
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Junior Forest Explorers: it's a Bird! It's a. . .. What's that red bird? Join us we discover a birder's tricks to identifying birds by their habitats, behaviors, calls and color patterns. Bring binoculars if you have a pair. This fun-filled program is for all 6 to 12 year old explorers. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-11 a.m.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 -Discovery Saturday: Follow a Compass Course. Find your way through Havenwoods following our compass course. Borrow a compass from us and we will show you how to use it. Then head outside and use the compass to navigate a simple course. Environmental Awareness Center. 9 a.m. - noon. No admission sticker required.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Exploring Nature: Canoe a Kettle. No, we don't mean a cooking kettle, but a glacial kettle, Mauthe Lake. Basic canoe instructions will be provided before we paddle our way around Mauthe Lake and up the Milwaukee River. To register, call the Ice Age Visitor Center at (920) 533-8322 by June 13. Class limit is 24 to 30 people without equipment. No experience is necessary. The program is best for families/groups with children over the age of 8 years. In the event of threatening weather, the program will be canceled. Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Boat Launch. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Drop In at the Beach: "Tree"mendous Trees. Trees are the towering giants of the plant world. Stop in to find out how these "tree"mendous plants touch almost all parts of our lives. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour for some nature fun. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children. Long Lake Recreation Area South Beach. 1-4 p.m. Birds of Prey. Barb Harvey and her special guests, several live birds of prey, will share insights into the world of these amazing sky hunters. She will cover some of their unique adaptations, habitat needs and threats to their survival. This program is best for adults and youth over the age of 8 years. Ice Age Visitor Center. 7-8:30 p.m.
• Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Walk, Talk and Dance Like a Sandhill Crane. Volunteer naturalist Chris Lilek will show us how to walk, talk, dance ,and eat like a sandhill crane. All ages welcome to attend this informative and entertaining presentation on one of Kohler-Andrae's residents. Amphitheater. 6 p.m. The Moon: Observing the Craters and Mares. Join NASA Ambassador Kevil Koski for an exciting evening observing our moon. Find out where the Apollo mission landed and see some of the craters and mountains on the moon. Learn fun facts about our nearest neighbor and what life would be like without the moon. Please bring chair or blanket and dress for an evening on the beach. No pets allowed. Best for ages 8 and up. Beach near the bathhouse. 8-10:30 p.m.
• Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 746-2890 - Geocaching. Learn the basics of geocaching at Potawatomi State Park. This two-hour program will begin with an introduction to geocaching followed by hands-on experience locating temporary caches. GPS units will be provided. This is a program for all ages and parents are encouraged to join their children. Meet at the Potawatomi Amphitheater. 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Drop In at the Beach: "Tree"mendous Trees. Trees are the towering giants of the plant world. Stop in to find out how these "tree"mendous plants touch almost all parts of our lives. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour for some nature fun. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children. Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Beach. Noon - 3 p.m.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 5277-0232 - Junior Rangers: Life in a Rotten Log. Would you want to live in a moldy house that is falling apart? Rotten logs are great places for plants and animals to live and raise their families. Come and meet some of them. Concurrent story times concurrently for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their parents and for primary age children, ages 6-8. These programs are not for day care centers or organizations. Environmental Awareness Center. 9:30-10:30 a.m. No admission sticker required.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
• Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Walk The Park's Woodlands. Hike the Woodlands Dunes Trail with Drew Morris. Learn about tree identity, age of trees and other interesting facts. Family hike. No pets allowed. Meet at trailhead near playground. 10:30 a.m. Children's Storytime. Children ages 4-10 are invited to hear nature stories read by a volunteer storyteller. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets allowed. Sanderling Nature Center. 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
• Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Great Lakes Sport Fishing. Hear a member of the Sheboygan Area Great Lakes Sport Fishermen speak on salmon fishing on Lake Michigan. The presentation will include the history of salmon fishing, information on the five species in Lake Michigan and a display of tackle and gear used for this sport. Sanderling Nature Center. 7 p.m.
