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, July 8, 2011
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 Ext. 140 - Sssnakes! Check out what snakes are found at Devil?s Lake 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. North Shore Beach by the boat rentals.
? Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 - Astronomy Observation. Puckett's Pond Viewing Center. 8-11 p.m.
? Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca, (715) 258-2372 - Universe in the Park. View the night sky through telescopes! weather permitting. Amphitheater. 8:30 p.m.
? Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Recipe for a Pothole. 5 p.m. at the Pothole Trail sign.
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Southern Unit, Eagle, (262) 594-6200 - Bird Hike. Ottawa Lake Campground loop. Park at the overflow lot just past the entrance station. 9 a.m. Phenology Calendar. Develop charts or calendars to keep track of events. Ottawa Lake Amphitheater. 3 p.m.
? Lakeshore State Park, Milwaukee, (414) 274-4282 - Tales for Tots. North end of the park by the informational kiosk. 9:30-10:30 a.m.
? Pattison State Park, Superior, (715) 399-3111 - Warm-up: Don?t Raise a Stink. Look down your nose at skunks. Here Kitty! Snarl with the wild cats of Douglas County cougars and bobcats and the Canadian lynx! Nature Center. 7 p.m.
? Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Animal Track Flags. Nature Center. Decorate a campsite flag or picnic tablecloth with tracks. Donations appreciated. 10 ? 11 a.m. Kayak Tour. Must pre-register at Nature Center. Ages 16 and younger must be in a kayak with an adult. Nature Center. 10 a.m. - Noon.
? Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 746-2890 - Mysteries of Potawatomi. Nature center. 4-6 p.m.
? Whitefish Dunes State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 823-2400 - Curious about the Brachiopod Trail? nature center, 9 a.m. Scavenger Bingo Trail. Amphitheater, 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
? Buckhorn State Park, Necedah, (608) 565-2789 - Tree-mendous Fun. Amphitheater. 3-5 p.m.
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 Ext. 140 - Turkey Vultures. Nature Center. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Dragonflies. 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. North Shore beach by the boat rentals.
? Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 - History of Quarry Lake. 7 p.m. Astronomy Observation. Puckett's Pond Viewing Center. 3-11 p.m.
? Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca, (715) 258-2372 - Fireflies: Nature?s Night Light. Amphitheater. 8:30 p.m.
? Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Drop In on Bugs. Did you ever wonder what a grasshopper or beetle looks like under a microscope? You and your family 9 a.m. - Noon.
? High Cliff State Park, Sherwood, (920) 989-1106 - Name That Tree. Check at the Park Office for meeting location. For all ages! 2-3 p.m. Forest Management Trail Hike. Parking lot east of the pavilion in the Upper Park. In the event of threatening weather, the program will be canceled. Best for older kids and adults. 7-8 p.m.
? Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Get Outdoors! Family Play Day event. 1-3 p.m. at the Ice Age Center. What?s Fluttering: Butterfly or Moth? 4:30 p.m. at the Ice Age Center. Sun-sational Eagle Peak. 7 p.m. at the Eagle Peak Trail sign.
? Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Saturday Morning Nature Sleuths. Mauthe Lake Picnic Shelter (County GGG south of County SS) and Long Lake Picnic Shelter (Division Rd north of County F, near Dundee). 10-11 a.m. Kettle Moraine State Forest's 75th Birthday Bash. Make plans to stay for the family concert with Tom Pease at 7:00 p.m. Mauthe Lake Recreation Area Picnic Shelter (located off County GGG south of County SS, near New Prospect). 3-6:30 p.m.
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Southern Unit, Eagle, (262) 594-6200 - Life on the Edge. Ottawa Lake Amphitheater. 10 a.m. Tree Friend. Ottawa Lake Amphitheater. 1 p.m. Ice Age Trail Hike. About 1-2 miles. Ice Age Trail parking lot on Hwy 67. 3 p.m.
? Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Owl Pellets. 2 p.m. History of Fishing Vessels on the Great Lakes. Sanderling Nature Center. 7 p.m.
? MacKenzie Environmental Education Center, Poynette, (608) 635-8105 - Outdoor Skills Day at the MacKenzie Center Enjoy a variety of outdoor skills; archery, fishing, outdoor cooking, hikes, shooting sports and more. Rotate among the skills at your own pace. Event is free, concession stand and available at added cost. The MacKenzie Center is located just 2 miles east of Poynette, WI and 25 miles north of Madison. 9 a.m-2 p.m.
? Mirror Lake State Park, Lake Delton, (608) 254-2333 - Get Outdoors! Family Play Day. beach picnic area at 1 p.m. with some fun filled family games and activities. Mirror Lake Beach Picnic Area. 1-2 p.m.
? Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, Woodruff, (715) 542-3923 - Ghost Towns of Wisconsin and Michigan?s Northwoods. Presented by local historian Dale Caskey. Meet at the Crystal Lake Nature Center. 6 p.m.
? Pattison State Park, Superior, (715) 399-3111 - Electronic Pirates Treasure Hunt. Cruise the dry land Ocean Pattison to find the ten pots of gold with only an eTrex GPS unit (provided) to guide you along this GPS 101 voyage. Please register your pirate band since there are a limited number of GPS units available. Call the Park Office for more information or to register, (715) 399-3111. Afternoon. Warm-up: Eagle Eyes. Loons, the black and white ghost of the waters of northern Wisconsin. Nature Center. 7 p.m.
? Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - The Moon and the Great Snake. 10-11 a.m. Nature Center. Trader at the Nature Center. 10 a.m. ? 1 p.m. See tools from the past.. Nature Center staff will be on hand to assist. The True Story of Chief Kahquados. 2 -2:30 p.m. Nature Center. Dreamcatchers. 4-5 p.m. Nature Center. Owl Campfire. 8-9 p.m. Nature Center. Learn owl facts and folklore. Try hooting up owls, too.
? Perrot State Park, Trempealeau, (608) 534-6409 - Eagle Center Visit. The National Eagle Center will be visiting the Nature Center. 10 a.m.
? Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 746-2890 - Watercolor Nature Workshop. Register at the park office. A $10 materials fee will be collected at the workshop. Picnic shelter. 1-3 p.m. Stories through Music Concert. Amphitheater. 7 p.m.
? Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Pond Peeking. Visitor Center. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Lions, Wolves and Bears, Oh My! Visitor Center. 7-8 p.m.
? Roche-A-Cri State Park, Adams-Friendship, (608) 565-2789 - Prairie Walk. Parking Lot. 11 a.m.
? Whitefish Dunes State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 823-2400 - Bees and Honey. amphitheater. 10-11 a.m. Forgotten Fossils. Amphitheater 2 p.m.
? Wyalusing State Park, Prairie du Chien, (608) 996-2261 - Astronomy Program. 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 Ext. 140 - Butterfly Walkway. Nature Center. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mammals of Devil's Lake. Nature Center. 1-2 p.m.
? Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 - History of Quarry Lake. 1 p.m.
? Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca, (715) 258-2372 - Exploration Hike. Overflow Parking Lot. 10 a.m.
? Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - If the River Could Talk. 10 a.m. at the Summit Rock Trail sign. Family Fun: Lizards ? Modern Day Dinosaurs. 1 p.m. at the Ice Age Center.
? Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Get Outdoors! Family Play Day. Long Lake Recreation Area South Beach (located off Division Road south of Hwy F near Dundee). 12-3 p.m.
? La Crosse River State Trail, Rockland, (608) 786-1855 - Prairie Hike. Meet at the trail in Rockland (Commercial Street). 1:30 p.m.
? Pattison State Park, Superior, (715) 399-3111 - Aliens of Interfalls Afternoon. Green Stuff Detective. Nature Center. 7 p.m.
? Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Morning at Nicolet Beach. 9 ? 9:30 a.m. Meet the naturalist near the playground. Thunderbird Amulets. 10 ? 11 a.m. Nature Center. Use real porcupine quills and recycled oatmeal lids to create decorative amulets. Trader at the Nature Center. 10 a.m. ? 1 p.m. Compass 101. 1 ? 1:30 p.m. Nature Center.
? Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 746-2890 - Look for Traces. Animals and plants tell secrets through what they leave behind. Nature center. 10-11 a.m.
Monday, July 11, 2011
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 Ext. 140 - Turkey Vultures. Nature Center. 1-2 p.m.
? Heritage Hill State Park , Green Bay, (920) 448-5150 - John Kelly and the Fusion Express. High energy level of music fusing jazz, rock and classical. Concert begins at 6 p.m. Heritage Hill is managed by the Heritage Hill Foundation and different admission fees apply.
? Pattison State Park, Superior, (715) 399-3111 - Wildlife Bingo. Nature Center. 7 p.m.
? Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Trader at the Nature Center. 10 a.m. ? 1 p.m. Bat Watch. 8:15 ? 9:15 p.m. Welcker?s Shelter.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 Ext. 140 -Historic Auto Tour. Three-hour auto tour to key and seldom-seen historical sites in Devil's Lake State Park. Locations and information of former grand hotels, camps, early settler?s homes, quarries and more will be pointed out as we travel throughout the park. Moderate walking is required to reach some of the stops. Please stop by or call the nature center to sign up. Nature Center. 9 a.m. ? Noon. Spider Search. Nature Center. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
? Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca, (715) 258-2372 - Hellestad Open House. 1-4 p.m.
? Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Junior Rangers: Flutter By Butterflies. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Flutter By Butterflies. 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
? Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Hiking the Ice Age Trail. 10 a.m. at the Pothole Trail sign.
? Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Beach and Dune Walk. Sanderling Nature Center. 9 a.m. Rock Collecting For Fun. Sanderling Nature Center. 2 p.m.
? Pattison State Park, Superior, (715) 399-3111 - Warm-up: Fishing for Porkies. Green Bully Invasion. Invasive species have leaped out of flower beds, family gardens and decorative landscapes to take up residence in the wild. Nature Center. 7 p.m.
? Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Morning at the Trading Post. 10 a.m. ? 1 p.m. Nature Center.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 Ext. 140 - Art in the Park. North Shore Beach. 10 a.m. ? Noon. Butterflies. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.. North Shore Beach, by the boat rentals. Meet the RangerNature Center. 6-7 p.m.
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Southern Unit, Eagle, (262) 594-6200 - Nature Activities. Whitewater Lake Beach area. 11 a.m.
? Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Marsh Walk. 45-minute walk. Meet at the boardwalk entrance. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Black River Marsh Trail. 10 a.m. Children's Story Time. Sanderling Nature Center. 1:30 p.m.
? Pattison State Park, Superior, (715) 399-3111 - Legends of Pattison Park. Hang on! Nature Center. 7 p.m.
? Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Pelican Girl. 10 ? 11 a.m. Nature Center. Listen to a Native American legend. Learn about Peninsula?s pelicans by seeing bones and wings. Trader at the Nature Center. 10 a.m. ? 1 p.m. Mapping Peninsula. 1 ? 1:45 p.m. Nature Center. Peninsula history featured including the ski jump, the CCC, the game farm and much more. Suitable for older kids and adults.
? Whitefish Dunes State Park, Sturgeon Bay, (920) 823-2400 - Fish Printing. 10 a.m. and Noon to participate in this great hands-on nature event. Printing cost of $5 or purchase a shirt/bag for $5.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
? Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo, (608) 356-8301 Ext. 140 - Snakes of Devil's Lake. Nature Center. 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Bat Watch. Nature Center. 8-9 p.m.
? Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca, (715) 258-2372 - Nature Exploration. Hartman Lake Beach Area. 2-3:30 p.m.
? Ice Age National Scenic Trail, near Merrill, (608) 798-4453 - Mobile Skills Crew - Trail Improvement. Event takes place at Grandfather Falls near Merrill. Event runs Thursday, July 14 through Sunday, July 17. For more information or to register, see the Mobile Skills Crew web site or call (608) 798-4453.
? Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Nature Storytime. Check at the park office upon arrival for program location within the park. 10 a.m.
? Kettle Moraine State Forest--Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Journey through Spruce Lake Bog Outdoor Adventure. Ice Age Visitor Center and then car pool the three miles over to Spruce Lake Bog. This adventure is for people over the age of twelve years. Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west of Dundee) and Spruce Lake Bog. 6:30-8 p.m.
? Kettle Moraine State Forest?Southern Unit, Eagle, (262) 594-6200 - Nature Activities. Ottawa Lake Beach area. 11 a.m.
? Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Night Hike. Enclosed shelter. 9 p.m.
? Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest, Woodruff, (715) 542-3923 - Crystal Lake and rainbow smelt: What do we do now?. Crystal Lake Nature Center. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
? Pattison State Park, Superior, (715) 399-3111 - Four Mile Portage. Music of the Past - A fiddle, a banjo and a stringed bass enchant with music of the loggers and miners! Nature Center. 7 p.m.
? Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, (920) 854-5976 - Peninsula Rocks! 10 ? 11 a.m. Nature Center. Park geology takes center stage through a story and pet rock art.
? Richard Bong State Recreation Area, Kansasville, (262) 878-5600 - Knee-High Naturalist. Bring your 3-5 year old to this fun program. This month prepare for a BERRY GOOD TIME! Please pre-register by calling (262) 878-5600 or stopping at the Entrance Station. Meet at the Visitor Center but be prepared to drive. 10-11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Bong Naturalist Association .
