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, May 29, 2009
• Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - The Park's Woodlands. Hike the Woodlands Dunes Trail with Drew Morris. Learn about tree identity, age of trees and other interesting facts. Family hike. No pets allowed. Free Program. Vehicle admission sticker is required. Meet at trailhead near the playground. 10 a.m.
• Perrot State Park, Trempealeau, (608) 264-8994 - Meet and Greet Drop In What’s happening in Perrot this weekend? Why can’t you bring your own firewood into the park? What’s wrong with a little fuzzy caterpillar? Where do you go to see a Shooting Star? Stop by Park Headquarters and chat with our Naturalist. She will have lots of information to share and may be able to answer questions that you have about things you will see, have seen, or want to see! 5-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
• Buckhorn State Park , Necedah, (608) 565-2789 - Children's Learn to Fish Event. Bring your fishing pole or borrow one from the park office and learn fishing techniques from Jeff Bacon. Kids' fishing pond, along the Turtle Trail. Park along County Road G across from the park entrance. 3 p.m.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest--Southern Unit, Eagle, (262) 594-62900 - Wildflower Walk with Naturalist Ron Kurowski. Dress for the weather, including boots if conditions are muddy. Meet at Forest Headquarters near Eagle. We will caravan by car to the walk location, which will depend on what is in bloom. 10 a.m.
• Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Hunters Of the Night. Learn about the owls of the United States during this slide presentation by June Platz. Families are invited to attend. No pets allowed. Meet at the Sanderling Nature Center. 2 p.m.
• Perrot State Park, Trempealeau, (608) 264-8994 - BugBox Explorations Join Naturalist Andrea Benco for some up-close explorations! With bug boxes in hand, we will head out on safari to see what we can catch and observe. 10:30 a.m. River Wanderings Join Andrea for a casual stroll along Riverview Trail and explore the showy wildflowers and crazy critters that call Trempealeau Bay home. 2:30 p.m. Night in the Pines Join Andrea for an evening walk through a deep ravine and a peaceful pine plantation in search of night sounds. Our casual walk will be along a fairly level trail with a few gradual hills. Some type of insect protection is recommended and flashlights are welcome (it will be dark by the time we return). 8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Preschool Storytime: Grow Your Own Lunch. Could you grow vegetable soup or a tasty summer salad? Start some seeds and discover fun things you can do with garden veggies--like eat them! 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.
