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, September 16, 2011
Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 - Astronomy Observation. Puckett's Pond Viewing Center. 7-11 p.m.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail, Janesville, (608) 798-4453 - Mobile Skills Crew - Trail Improvement. Rock work on the Devil's Staircase section in Janesville, and possible new trail construction. Event runs Thursday, September 15 through Sunday, September 18. For more information or to register, see the Mobile Skills Crew website [exit DNR] or call (608) 798-4453.
Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Chattering Chipmunks Nature Storytime. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Beach Sweep. 10 ? 10:30 a.m. Meet at Tennison playground. Let?s do our part by picking up litter near the kayak launch.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Buckhorn State Park, Necedah, (608) 565-2789 - Universe in the Park. Amphitheater. 8 p.m.
Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 - Astronomy Observation. Puckett's Pond Viewing Center. 3-11 p.m. After Summer Hike. This program is a torch lit hike around Quarry Lake. Welcome center. 7-10 p.m.
Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Drop In on Sssnakes.. 9 a.m. - Noon.
Heritage Hill State Park, Green Bay, (920) 448-5150 - History of the Automobile. Vroom! Vroom! Enjoy seeing antique cars from years past as you walk down memory lane and visit with motor enthusiasts from various antique car clubs from throughout Wisconsin. Heritage Hill is managed by the Heritage Hill Foundation and different admission fees apply.
Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - The Secrets of Eagle Peak hike 10:30 a.m. at the Eagle Peak Trail sign in the Pines Group Camp. Recipe for a Pothole. guided hike around the Pothole Trail 1:30 p.m. at the Pothole Trail.
Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Sensational Seeds Ice Age Visitor Center. 10-11:30 a.m.
Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Wolves of Wisconsin. Sanderling Nature Center. 7 p.m.
Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Tin Can Birdfeeders. 11 ? 11:45 a.m. Nature Center. Hemlock Trail. 1 ? 2:30 p.m. Meet at Weborg day use parking lot. Family Forest Walk. 3:30 - 4 p.m.
Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Candlelight Hike. Visitor Center. 7-9 p.m.
Yellowstone Lake State Park, Blanchardville, (608) 523-4427 - Universe in the Park. Evening.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 - Devil's Challenge Triathlon. If you?re up to it, swim 0.25 miles, bicycle 15 miles, then run 3 miles.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 - Universe in the Park. Northern Lights Campground at 8:45 p.m.
Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Preschool Storytime: Listen to Nature. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
