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, October 15, 2010
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - What's For Lunch? Nature Storytime. You may have a hamburger for lunch, but what do the animals eat? Find out what is on the lunch menu for the wild animals of 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.Halloween Nature Hike. Birds of a feather do flock togethe,r even in the forest! Join us for a fun-filled stroll through the dark autumn woods to meet some feathered characters, including a wild turkey, great horned owl, pileated woodpecker and great egret. This is not a scary hike and is appropriate for those over 5 years of age. Groups leave every 6 minutes. The last hike leaves at 8:30 pm. Each hike lasts about one hour. While waiting for your hike, enjoy playing some fun-filled games, making a craft to take home, or snacking by the glow of a campfire. In the event of severe weather, the event will be canceled. Long Lake Recreation Area. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Halloween Nature Hike. Birds of a feather do flock togethe,r even in the forest! Join us for a fun-filled stroll through the dark autumn woods to meet some feathered characters, including a wild turkey, great horned owl, pileated woodpecker and great egret. This is not a scary hike and is appropriate for those over 5 years of age. Groups leave every 6 minutes. The last hike leaves at 8:30 pm. Each hike lasts about one hour. While waiting for your hike, enjoy playing some fun-filled games, making a craft to take home, or snacking by the glow of a campfire. In the event of severe weather, the event will be canceled. Long Lake Recreation Area. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
? Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Halloween in the Park. Celebrate Halloween early at Kohler-Andrae. Campers are encouraged to decorate their campsites for this 6th annual event. Guided candlelight hike, pumpkin carving, crafts, and entertainment around the campfire. Children may dress in costume. Sorry, pets are not allowed on the hike or in the shelters. Free Programs. Vehicle admission sticker is required. Enclosed shelter - stop at the park office for directions. 6:30-8:30 p.m.
? Lake Kegonsa State Park, Stoughton, (608) 873-9695 - Candlelight Hike. Enjoy a crisp fall evening walking along the 1.2-mile White Oak Nature trail lit with hundreds of glowing jack-o-lanterns and luminaries. When you are finished, warm up by the bonfire and enjoy refreshments sold by the Friends of Lake Kegonsa State Park. Grills will be available for cooking. There is no fee for this event, but a valid park admission sticker is required. Sorry, no pets are allowed on the White Oak Nature Trail. 6-9 p.m.
Friday, October 22 & Saturday October 23, 2010
? MacKenzie Environmental Center, Poynette, (608) 635-8105 - Haunted Hay Ride. a fun and spooky hay ride around the MacKenzie Center property. Zombies, witches, graveyards, ghosts and more! $5 for adults, $3 children age 3-8; includes a campfire with snacks too! Dress appropriately for the weather, costumes welcome. 6:30-9:30 p.m. No admission sticker required.
