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, December 1, 2007
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Adult Program: Winter Birding. Winter is a wonderful time to go bird watching--no leaves on the trees. Dress warm as we will spend the majority of the time outside looking for sparrows, juncos, hawks, and owls. We have binoculars to borrow if you need a pair. Environmental Awareness Center. 10 a.m. - noon. Family Program: Night Hunters. With keen eyesight, superb hearing, and silent flight, owls are well adapted to nighttime hunting. Join us as we unravel some of the mysteries surrounding owls. Environmental Awareness Center. 10:30 a.m. - noon.
• Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Holiday Greenery. Put some green in your holidays as you learn to create beautiful evergreen sprays or swags using natural materials. All materials provided . Space is limited; please call to preregister and prepay the $15 fee.Visitor Center. There are two sessions; you may register for only one—8:30-10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. - noon.
• Willow River State Park, Hudson, (715) 386-5931 - Full Moon Hike. Local birding experts Ed and Angie Coloski will present a slide show about egrets and juncos. Then head out on an easy walk to see what’s out in the full moon. Dress for the weather. Nature Center. 6-7:30 p.m.
Friday, December 7, 2007
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Nature Storytime: Chick-a-dee-dee-dee. Always bright-eyed and full of energy, chickadees add a cheery note to any winter day. You'll be amazed by the lives these tiny birds lead. 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, December 8, 2007
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Discovery Saturday: Flight Experiments. Spend some time inside doing some flight experiments. Make paper airplanes and little parachutes, and drop them from the balcony to see how different designs fly through the air. Environmental Awareness Center. 9 a.m. - noon.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Exploring Nature Program: Gifts from the Heart of Nature. Create a gift using materials from nature. We will make several crafts from ornaments and sun catchers to pressed flower note cards. To ensure plenty of supplies, register by December 6. This program is best for families/groups with children between the ages of 5 and 12 years. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
