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, November 2, 2007
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Nature Storytime: Those Sly Foxes. If you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of a shy, sly fox. Investigate the world of these secretive animals. 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, November 3, 2007
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Family Program: Recycled Art. One person’s garbage is another person’s treasure. Join us as we create treasures from everyday household “extras.” Environmental Awareness Center. 10:30 a.m. - noon. No admission sticker required.
• Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Pouch Making. Make a beautiful and unique leather pouch which you will decorate with fur and beads. Class size is limited; please call to pre-register and pre-pay the $5 fee. Most suitable for ages 12 and up. Visitor Center. 9-11 a.m.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - . Preschool Storytime: Scampering Squirrels. Gray squirrels, red squirrels, fox squirrels, squirrels in the park, squirrels at your bird feeder! They’re everywhere. Squirrels are fun to watch and learn about. Environmental Awareness Center. 9:30-10:30 a.m. No admission sticker required.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - An Evening with Nature: Creating Winter Wreaths. Using a variety of natural materials, we will create two beautiful wreaths that will enhance your home's winter decor. To register for a session, call by November 6. This program is best for adults and youth over the age of 12 years. Ice Age Visitor Center. 6:30-9 p.m.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Discovery Saturday: Decorate a Tree for Wildlife. Food becomes scarce for some wildlife this time of year. Spend the morning making garlands from pretzels, popcorn, peanuts, and bread shapes. Then find a tree outside to decorate. Environmental Awareness Center. 9 a.m. - noon. No admission sticker required.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Exploring Nature: Whitetails. Autumn is a great time of year to look for signs of whitetail deer. We will explore a deer's territory to uncover the secrets of these magnificent animals. 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.
• Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Search for Short-Eared Owls. We are lucky to have the rare short-eared owls visit the park in winter. Join us to discover more about these vanishing grassland predators. We also will take a short drive in search of them. Meet at Visitor Center and be prepared to drive. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Oh Deer! Become a deer for a day! Check out deer adaptations and biology. Outside, we'll search for deer sign and play a fun game to discover how a deer survives. Visitor Center. 11 a.m.
