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, February 13, 2009
• Navarino Wildlife Area, Shawano, (715) 758-6999 - Candlelight Snowshoe Hike. Snowshoe or ski the one mile loop from the nature center across the boardwalk and back by the light of the stars, moon and candlelight. Fee: Navarino Nature Center members $2, nonmembers $5, families $12 Nature Center. 5-7 p.m.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Discovery Saturday: Become a Nature Detective. Test your detective skills with some animal mystery boxes before you head outside and see what mysteries you can find. These activities are for everyone! Just drop in the building anytime between 9 a.m. and noon to participate in the fun. No admission sticker required.
• Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Candlelight Night. Ski 1.6 kilometers, snowshoe 3/4 mile, walk 1 mile, or ride a horse wagon on luminary-lit trails. Snowshoes, warming fires, and refreshments available. Sponsored by Co-sponsored by the Friends of Interstate Park. Trails begins across from the South Campground entrance. 6-9 p.m.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Who's Been Here? Tracking on Snowshoes. By just looking at a track, we can figure out what animal passed through the area. Master some of the tricks of tracking animals in winter and snowshoeing. If there is not enough snow for snowshoeing, we will hike the trail. Bring your own snowshoes or borrow a pair of ours. Call to register by February 12. This program is best for people over 8 years old. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-11 a.m.
• Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Valentine Candlelight Ski and Hike. Celebrate Valentine's Day a bit early while enjoying the winter wonderland at night with family and friends. Ski or hike the 2-mile cross-country trail lit by almost 200 tiki torches. Warm up afterwards by the fireplace. Refreshments will be available in the heated shelter building. Please, no pets or sleds allowed. Cross-country Ski Trail. 6-9 p.m.
• Lake Kegonsa State Park, Stoughton, (608) 873-9695 - Valentines Day Candlelight Ski. Cancelled due to poor snow conditions.
• Lapham Peak Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest Delafield, (262) 646-3025 - Candlelight Ski-Hike. Fan the flames with your loved ones by skiing or hiking the trails at Lapham Peak. Warm your spirts with bluegrass by Wooden Bridges and hot cocoa by the fire. We'll have a grill going, so bring dinner & s'mores to keep your inner fire stoked. All regular park fees apply; it's a great time to pick up your annual passes for Wisconsin State Parks! Homestead Hollow parking lot. Sponsored by the Friends of Lapham Peak. 6-9 p.m.
• Navarino Wildlife Area, Shawano, (715) 758-6999 - Valentine snowshoe hike. Snowshoe through snow covered fields and forests, as you share the beauty the winter landscape with your loved one. Navarino Nature Center members $2, Non members $5, Families $12. Nature Center. 9 a.m. - Noon. Candlelight Snowshoe Hike. Snowshoe or ski the one mile loop from the nature center across the boardwalk and back by the light of the stars, moon and candlelight. Fee: Navarino Nature Center members $2, nonmembers $5, families $12 Nature Center. 5-7 p.m.
• Newport State Park, (920) 854-2500 - 18th Annual Candlelight Ski/Hike/Snowshoe. Experience Newport State Park in a different light. Ski, hike, or snowshoe on a 1-mile trail lit by homemade candles. A bonfire, refreshments and lit grills will greet participants at the end of the trail. Meet at the picnic area by parking lot 3, near the Fern/Europe Bay Trail. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Peshtigo River State Forest, Crivitz, (715) 757-3965 - Candlelight Ski along the Peshtigo River. Ski 2 miles of groomed trail along the Peshtigo River lit by beautiful candle luminaries. If you don't ski, there will be 1-mile of candlelit trail for hikers. Warming fires and hot chocolate will be provided. Spring Rapids Trailhead, 5 miles west of Crivitz on County Road W to Kirby Lake Lane. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Pike Lake Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest, Hartford, (262) 670-3400 (office hours Tuesday and Wednesday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) - Candlelight Ski/Hike Evening. Several hundred luminaries will be placed at 30-foot intervals along two half-mile trails. Hikers and skiers will share the same trail. Warming shelter and refreshments. In the event of no snow, a candlelight hike will be held. Sponsored by Friends of Pike Lake, Inc. South beach shelter. 6-9 p.m.
• Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Cross-Country Ski Clinic. Bring your skis and join instructor John Meyer to learn about waxing and other skiing tips. The diagonal stride technique will be taught and practiced. Please call to pre-register. Program is weather dependent. Shelter #1. 9-11 a.m. Return to Romance. Warm someone's heart this Valentine's Day with a visit to the park. Enjoy a candlelit walk, a bonfire, live music, fine desserts and warm drinks with your special someone(s). Please call to preregister and prepay the fees of $5/adult and $1/child. Sponsored by Bong Naturalist Association [exit DNR]. Visitor Center. 7-9 p.m.
• Willow River State Park, Hudson, (715) 386-5931 - Adult Ski Lessons. Skate and diagonal stride (classic) will be offered. Join the park's friends group and lessons are free; otherwise, it's $10 per session per person. Provide your own gear. Call to register. Sponsored by Willow River Nordic Skiers. Nature Center. 9-11:30 a.m.
