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, February 29, 2008
• Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Saturn Observation. Enjoy the beauty of Saturn and its rings and moons. Telescopes and information provided by Kevin Koski of Rustic Skies Astronomy, Plymouth Stargazers, and Sheboygan Astronomical Society. An interesting experience for those age 10 and up. Parking lot adjacent to amphitheater. 7-9 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, March 1-2, 2008
• Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Photography 101. Join us for the third in the "Once a Month 101" series. This month, learn the basics of composition, lighting and other tips to improve your photographs. We will go outside to practice, so dress for the weather. Bring your camera if you have one. Visitor Center. 10 a.m. - noon.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
• Brule River State Forest, Brule, (715) 372-5678 - Riverview Loppet Cross-country Ski Race. Races for youths and adults in the skate and classic styles. Sponsored by Brule Valley Ski Club, the Brule River State Forest, and the Brule Lions Club. 9 a.m.
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Family Program: Incredible Eggs. Lots of animal babies hatch out of eggs. We’ll spend the morning discovering what animals lay eggs and we’ll even dissect a real egg! Environmental Awareness Center. 10:30 a.m. - noon. No admission sticker required.
• Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Photography 101. Join us for the third in the "Once a Month 101" series. Learn the basics of composition, lighting and other tips to improve your photographs. We will go outside to practice, so dress for the weather. Bring your camera if you have one. Visitor Center. 10 a.m. - noon.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
• Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Nature Storytime. Naturalist Julie Fox will share a nature-related story and activity with preschoolers and their parents. Nature Storytime will generally last between 30-45 minutes, depending on the participants. We'll spend time indoors and outdoors, weather permitting, so dress accordingly. Ice Age Center. 10 a.m.
Friday, March 7, 2008
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Nature Storytime: Rowdy Red-Wings. Look! The red-winged blackbirds are back! Spring must not be too far away. Celebrate the return of the red-wings to the Kettle Moraine. 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, March 8, 2008
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Discovery Saturday: Rain. Spring is around the corner and the snow is turning into rain. Come and make a rain painting and learn about clouds. Environmental Awareness Center. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and noon. No admission sticker required.
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Exploring Nature: Winds of Spring. Have you ever wondered why the wind blows and from where it comes? Join us as we answer these questions and uncover the power of the wind. We will make several wind powered objects. This program is best for families with children between the ages of 5 and 12 years. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-11 a.m.
• Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - The Earliest Migrants. Bring your binoculars and join us for an early morning hike to see which migrating birds have returned. Visitor Center. 7:30-9 a.m.
