UPCOMING EVENTS AT STATE PARKS, FORESTS 10.8.10
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, October 8, 2010
Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Leafy Fun: 10 - 11 a.m. Nature Center. Fall story and leaf craft especially for children age 8 and younger.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
C.D. ?Buzz? Besadny Anadromous Fisheries Facility, Kewaunee, (920) 388-1025 - Open House. Located along the Kewaunee River in Kewaunee County the open house features demonstrations, fishing skills instruction, food, and other fun. 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. with guided tours of the facility at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Governor Dodge State Park, Dodgeville, (608) 935-2315 - Fall Candlelight Hike. The event will feature a trail lit with glowing candlelight and a bonfire for making s?mores. Universe in the Park. Join the UW Astronomy Department for a tour of the night sky! A chance to look through the UW's telescopes will follow a slideshow presentation. There is no fee for this event, but a valid park admission sticker is required. Universe in the Park [exit DNR].
Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Fall NatureFest.
Kettle Moraine State Forest?Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 or e-mail - Exploring Nature: Nature's Unloved. Unearth some intriguing facts about some of nature's unloved critters including bats, skunks, slugs and spiders. You may just go away liking them or at least appreciating their role in nature. This program is best for families/groups with children between the ages of 6 and 12 years. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-11 a.m.
Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 or e-mail - Children's Story Time. Join volunteers to hear a nature story read in two-part style. Children ages 4 to 10 are welcome to attend with an adult. No pets allowed. Sanderling Nature Center. 1:30 p.m. Universe in the Park. The Astronomy Dept of UW-Madison begins their session with a 20-30 minute talk and slide presentation covering a broad overview of astronomy or recent astronomical news. At the conclusion of the talk (if the sky is clear) they will go outdoors to set up telescopes and provide park visitors the opportunity to view whatever astronomical objects are available. Question and answer period takes place around the telescope. No pets allowed. Free program. Vehicle admission sticker required. Sanderling Nature Center. 7 p.m.
Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Ghost Windsock: Nature Center. Stop by any time between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to craft a ghost windsock from a recycled oatmeal container. 9th Annual Spook-tacular Hike: Beginning at 4 p.m. Games and Refreshments. Self-guided walks along a 1-mile candlelit trail being are from 5 - 7:30 p.m. Meet spooky but friendly characters like Batino and Spider Guy. Event takes place at the amphitheater parking lot near Nicolet Beach. Suggested donation $2/adult and $1/child. Local Girl Scouts will be selling refreshments. Fundraiser for Girl Scouts and Peninsula nature programs. Parking: Park at Nicolet Beach. If you are camping in the park, please walk or bike to the event. For more information call (920) 854-5976.
Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Fly Fishing Basics. Always wanted to learn to fly fish? Join angler education instructor and fly fisherman Bill Pepito for this easy introduction. Discover how to buy and set up a fly rod as well as how to cast. We will provide all equipment. Please pre-register by calling (262) 878-5600, space is limited. Best for ages 12 and up. Visitor Center. Sponsored by the Bong Naturalist Association [exit DNR]. 9 a.m. - Noon.
Root River Steelhead Facility, Racine, (262) 594-6218. Open House located along the Root River in Racine. Event includes guided tours of the facility, hands-on demonstrations of fish spawning procedures by fisheries staff, fishing rod casting lessons, knot tying, and fly-tying. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Willow River State Park, Hudson, (715) 386-5931 - Trail Brushing. Join a crew of volunteers (climbers and skiers) to cut brush along trails. Bring hand saws and gloves. Meet at the park office. Noon.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Kettle Moraine State Forest?Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 or e-mail - An Evening of Nature: The Prehistoric Copper Industry. Great Lakes Archaic Indians were the first to experiment with metal/copper fabrication in North America. Thomas Pleger, from University of Wisconsin-Baraboo/Sauk County, will provide an overview of what archaeologists have learned about the subsistence, social organization, and trade of these ancient peoples. Ice Age Visitor Center. 7-8:30 p.m.
Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Knee-high Naturalist. Bring your 3-5 year old to this fun program. A new fun topic every month. Please pre-register by calling (262) 878-5600.
