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 19, 2010
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Nature Storytime: Whose Tracks are These? Join us as we explore the woods and fields for animal tracks. We'll even discover a few tricks to determine whose tracks they are. This hour of nature fun awaits 3- to 6-year-olds with accompanying adults. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
? Browntown-Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area, Monroe, (608) 966-3777 - Snowshoe Event. The Friends of Cadiz Springs will be hosting a snowshoe walk and wine tasting beginning at noon. There will be three different tasting stations with nine different wines. Hot chocolate and hot cider will also be available. Cost is $20 per person or $30 per family. For more information, call Larry at (608) 558-2289.
? Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Winter NatureFest: Mammals - Surviving the Big Chill. How do mammals survive the cold of winter? Find out by participating in nature programs, mammal crafts, nature hikes, snowshoeing, horse-drawn wagon 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ice Age Visitor Center. No admission sticker required.
? Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Cross-country Ski Clinic. Bring your skis and join instructor John Meyer to learn about waxing and other skiing tips. The diagonal stride technique will be taught and practiced. Please call to preregister. Event is weather dependent. Meet at Shelter 1. 9-11 a.m.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
? Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Preschool Storytime: Nature's Treat, Something Sweet. Have you ever eaten maple syrup on your pancakes and wondered where the syrup comes from? Learn about maple trees and how we make this natural treat. This program is for preschoolers ages 3-5, and their parents, grandparents, or other adult. It is not for day care centers or organizations. 9:30-10:30 a.m. No admission sticker required.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
? Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Nature Storytime. Naturalist Julie Fox will share a story and activity with pre-schoolers and their parents. Then a short activity will reinforce the story's nature-related theme. Nature Storytime generally lasts 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.
