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 5, 2010
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 or e-mail - 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 6, 2010
? Governor Thompson State Park, Crivitz, (715) 757-3979 or e-mail - Grand Opening. Governor Thompson State Park and Peshtigo River State Forest invite you to attend the Grand Opening Ceremony for our new Visitor Center. Ribbon cutting ceremony at 1 p.m., then light refreshments and open house for new buildings until 3 p.m.
? Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 NatureMapping: Mammals. Help us keep track of the critters here at Havenwoods using NatureMapping. We'll spend the first part inside finding out about what mammals live at Havenwoods. Then, we'll spend sometime outside searching for signs of mammals. The final part will be inside learning how to use the NatureMapping site to record our findings. Please dress for the weather, since a portion of this program will be outside. This program is geared for adults and kids age 15 and up. 10 a.m. - noon. No admission sticker required. Family Hike: Natural Mysteries. Winter is a wonderful time to look for and feed the birds. Dress warmly to spend part of the morning looking for birds. We'll also make some simple feeders you can hang in your backyard. 10:30-11:30 a.m. No admission sticker required.
? Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Gourd Bowl Workshop. Make a decorated gourd bowl. Learn the techniques of growing, drying and preparing gourds for use. Please call to preregister and prepay the $20 fee. Sponsored by Bong Naturalist Association [exit DNR]. Visitor Center. 9 a.m. - noon.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 or e-mail - 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 9 to register. This program is best for adults and youth over the age of 12 years. Ice Age Visitor Center. 6:30-9 p.m.
? Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Knee-high Naturalist. Bring your 3- to 5-year-old to this fun program. A new fun topic every month. Please call or stop at the entrance station to preregister. Sponsored by Bong Naturalist Association [exit DNR]. Visitor Center. 10-11:30 a.m.
