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, September 14, 2007
• Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 or (262) 338-8614 or (262) 894-9756 - Public Viewing Night. Explore the night sky with the Northern Cross Science Foundation at the observatory in the park. Sponsored by Northern Cross Science Foundation. Puckett's Pond. 8-11 p.m.
• Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 746-2890 or e-mail -Universe in the Park. Members of the University of Wisconsin-Madison astronomy department will lead an informational session on astronomy followed by stargazing through a high-powered telescope. Potawatomi Amphitheater. 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
• Brule River State Forest, Brule, (715) 372-5678 - Archery Fun Shoot. There will be men's, women's, and youth (under 17) divisions. The cost is $5 per adult and free for youth. Food and refreshments will be available and prizes will be drawn from each score entered. Sponsored by Brule Archery Club and Brule River State Forest. Afterhours Trail. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 - Devil's Challenge Triathlon [exit DNR]. This includes a swim, bicycle, and running portions. The north shore area of the park will be completely filled for parking, and portions of the Quartzite Campground, County Road DL, north shore entrance and exit roads will be closed temporarily for limited times between 8 and 11 a.m. Sponsored by Wisconsin Triathlon Series.
• Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 or (262) 338-8614 or (262) 894-9756 - Fall Astronomy Day. Enjoy a day at Harrington Beach State Park and explore our universe through safe sun viewing, touring the 1,000-yard scale model of the solar system or getting amazing live views of celestial wonders through the huge 20-inch Panarusky telescope. Sponsored by Northern Cross Science Foundation. Puckett's Pond. 2-11 p.m.
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - One Wild Saturday Morning: Fantastic Forests. Lots of amazing plants and animals live in a forest. Drop in and explore our indoor forest, make a leaf collection, explore a rotten log, and much more. Environmental Awareness Center. 9 a.m. - noon. No admission sticker required.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 or e-mail - Exploring Nature: Eight Legs and Silk. Spiders are found in almost every environment on earth. Uncover some cool facts about these eight-legged silk spinners. This program is best for families/groups with children between the ages of 5 and 12 years. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-11 a.m.
• Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Owls Seen in Wisconsin. Well-known wildlife photographer presents his slides on owls living in Wisconsin as well as those migrating through at various times of the year Sanderling Nature Center. 2 p.m.
• Pike Lake Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest, Hartford, (262) 670-3400 or e-mail - Community Campfire. The 10th annual Community Campfire will feature singer/guitarist Randy Peterson. Sponsored by Friends of Pike Lake. North picnic area. 7-9 p.m.
• Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Candlelight Hike. Bring the family for fall fun by candlelight. hike the two-mile trail on your own or join us for a shorter guided hike or do both! There will be a bonfire for your marshmallows. Visitor Center. 7-9 p.m.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - One Wild Saturday Morning: Beautiful Beetles. Did you know there are 30,000 species of beetles in North America? Drop in and learn about Wisconsin beetles, discover how to recognize beetles, make your own beetle to take home, and much more. Environmental Awareness Center. 9 a.m. - noon. No admission sticker required.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
• New Glarus Woods State Park, New Glarus, (608) 527-2335 - Spirits of the Night. A firefly will escort you through the woods to a campsite with a glowing campfire where a friendly ‘possum tells you all about its unique characteristics and how it fits into the balance of nature in the woods. Then you'll be led to other campfires to see other critters, such as a turkey vulture, owl, spider and more, and hear their stories. You might even catch a glimpse of the "Old Man of the Woods". Face painting for children. Bring a flashlight. Admission is $1 per person. Proceeds will go to the Friends group to help the New Glarus Woods State Park with maintenance, prairie restoration, children’s programs and other projects. No vehicle admission sticker required for this event. Sponsored by Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park. 6:30-8 p.m.
