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 11, 2010
? Big Foot Beach State Park, Lake Geneva, (262) 248-2528 or e-mail - Universe in the Park. The winter sky offers some of the most dramatic constellations and clear, dark skies. Dr. Maggie Turnbull specializes in the search for life on other planets, and she will discuss some of the stellar systems that are known to host worlds beyond our own. She will also guide you through the basics of celestial dynamics (the motions of the stars) and answer your questions about the cosmos. Telescopes will be available for viewing planets, nebulae, galaxies, star clusters and the lunar surface. Participants are welcome to bring their own small telescopes, binoculars, and green laser pointers. This "star party" will consist of a 20-minute talk followed by opportunities to look through telescopes - a perfect preparation for this year's Geminid Meteor Shower! For more information, visit the Friends of Big Foot Beach website [exit DNR]. Meet at parking lot #2, just past the park entrance station. 6-7 p.m.
? Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 or e-mail - Meet and Greet: Snakes and Turtles. See the education animals up close and personal. We'll have several animals out for you to watch, touch, and find out all of the cool stuff they do. Just drop in anytime 1 a.m. - noon to participate in the fun. No admission sticker required.
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 or e-mail - Exploring Nature: 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, call by December 9 to register. This program is best for families/groups with children between the ages of 6 and 12 years. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
? Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 or e-mail - Preschool Storytime: Keep Looking. The more you look - the more you see! Come to Havenwoods and open your eyes to look at nature in new ways. This program is for preschoolers, ages 3 ? 5, and their parents, grandparents, or other adult, not for day care centers or organizations. 9:30-10:30 a.m. No admission sticker required.
