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, October 24, 2009
? Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Exploring Nature: Climb a Kame. Join us as we climb Dundee Mountain to gain a better understanding of how the glaciers created kames, eskers, moraines, kettles and outwash plains. The trail is one and a half miles long and requires hiking up and down a steep hill. This adventure is for people over the age of 8 years. Sponsored by Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern Unit. Meet at the Ice Age Visitor Center and then car pool the 3 miles to the Summit Trail on Dundee Mountain. 9:30-11 a.m.
? Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants. Hike with John Johnston to search for the wild edible and medicinal plants found at Kohler-Andrae. John will share tips on using these unique and interesting plants. Wear comfortable shoes. The hike lasts about an hour. Meet at the closed gate. 2 p.m. Saturday Night at the Movies. View our new video, "How the Heron Finds Its Home," and learn how the elegant Great Blue Heron is a remarkably sensitive indicator of wetland health. No pets allowed. Sanderling Nature Center. 7 p.m.
? MacKenzie Environmental Education Center, Poynette, (608) 635-8105 - Haunted Hay Rides. A fun and spooky hay ride around the MacKenzie Center property. Zombies, witches, graveyards, ghosts and more! $5 for adults, $3 children age 3-8; includes a campfire with snacks too! Dress appropriately for the weather, costumes welcome. Sponsored by Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Friends of the MacKenzie Center and Department of Natural Resources. 2 miles East of Poynette on County Roads CS and Q. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
? Mirror Lake State Park, Lake Delton, (608) 254-2333 - Halloween Hike and Site Decoration Contest. 5:30-8:30 p.m.
? Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920-746-2890 - Creepy Crafts and Boo-tastic Bake Sale. Make a menacing millipede or a spindly spider while you sip a bit of cinnamon cider. Popcorn will be there for those who dare to turn pumpkins into creatures that stalk and stare. Free creepy crafts, popcorn, and cider! Paint-a-pumpkin and baked treats will be available for a small donation to the Friends of Potawatomi. Event will be held rain (or snow) or shine! Picnic Area Shelter. 3-6 p.m.
? Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Eco-Halloween Hike. Meet some things with wings at this non-scary, family event. Enjoy jack-o-lanterns, Halloween skits, campfires, refreshments, games and crafts. You may arrive anytime to sign up for a hike. Hikes take about a half-hour. Dress for the weather, you may be outside awhile. Shelter #1. 2-4 p.m.
? Willow River State Park, Hudson, (715) 386-5931 - Halloween Bash. A non-scary event for kids up to age 10. There will be games in the Nature Center and night hikes to meet costumed characters such as the bear. There is a small fee per person. Sponsored by the OWLs Friends Group. 6-8 p.m.
? Wyalusing State Park, Prairie du Chien, (608) 996-2261 - Astronomy Program. Meet at the Lawrence Huser Astronomy Center in the park. Sponsored by the Starsplitters of Wyalusing.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 - Candlelight Walk. This candlelight walk begins at the Rock Elm shelter at the north shore of the lake. Refreshments will be available. A roasty-toasty campfire will be burning so bring some marshmallows and sticks. The walk is at-your-own-pace, about 1.5 to 2 miles in length. Sponsored by the Friends of Devil?s Lake State Park. The event is free, but all vehicles must have a valid vehicle admission sticker. 6-9 p.m.
? Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 - Halloween Candlelight Hike. Candlelight hike, haunted trail, and public viewing of the night sky. Please, no pets on these hikes. Sponsored by Friends of Harrington Beach, Holy Cross and Jay Road 4-H clubs, and Northern Cross Science Foundation [exit DNR]. Ansay Welcome Center and Puckett's Pond. 6-9 p.m.hikes, 6-11 p.m. sky viewing.
? Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Willow Workshop. Make a simple wall hanging of willow and vines using materials collected at Havenwoods. Then decorate it at home for the holiday season. Please register and pay the $5 fee by October 23. 10-11:30 a.m.
? High Cliff State Park, Sherwood, (920) 989-1106 - Great Pumpkin Event. This Spooktacular event begins with a kids' pumpkin carving contest, followed by a kids' costume contest. Wagon rides run from 3:30 p.m. to dusk. The torch-lit trail will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable foods items to help the Sherwood Lions Food Drive and used eyewear will be collected for the Sherwood Lionesses programs. Sponsored by Sherwood Lions with help from the Friends of High Cliff. Meet at the park pavilion. 3 - 9 p.m.
? Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Campground Halloween. Campers traditionally decorate their campsites with Halloween displays. This event usually draws large crowds. Campground roads will be closed to motorized traffic from 5-8 p.m. to allow trick-or-treating. Campground.
? MacKenzie Environmental Education Center, Poynette, (608) 635-8105 - Haunted Hay Rides. A fun and spooky hay ride around the MacKenzie Center property. Zombies, witches, graveyards, ghosts and more! $5 for adults, $3 children age 3-8; includes a campfire with snacks, too! Dress appropriately for the weather, costumes welcome. Sponsored by Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Friends of the MacKenzie Center and Department of Natural Resources. 2 miles East of Poynette on County Roads CS and Q. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
