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, December 21, 2007
• Kettle Moraine State Forest—Northern Unit, Campbellsport, (920) 533-8322 - Nature Storytime: Forever Green. Forever green are the evergreens. Join us as we investigate the wonders of these truly amazing trees. for 3- to 6-year-olds with accompanying adults. Ice Age Visitor Center. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Winter Solstice Night Hike. Gather around the fire as we share some traditions of the longest night of the year. We will then travel through the dark woods to discover what animals are awake and braving the cold of a winter night. Zillmer Trailhead. 7-8:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
• Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Nature Storytime. 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.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
• Harrington Beach State Park, Belgium, (262) 285-3015 - Candlelight Ski/Hike. A candlelight ski/hike through the woods. Refreshments served by the Friends of Harrington Beach State park Trailhead at Adolph & Marie Ansay Welcome Center. 6-9 p.m.
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Family Program: Life under the Ice. What happens to aquatic animals during winter? Where do they go when the ice forms? Explore our indoor pond to find out what the animals do under the ice. Environmental Awareness Center. 10:30 a.m. - noon. No admission sticker required.
• Wildcat Mountain State Park, Ontario, (608) 337-4775 - Candlelight Ski/Hike. Ski or hike an easy 1.5- mile trail loop lighted by torches. Warming fires at the start and finish. Charcoal grills for grilling. Warming building with hot chocolate and popcorn. Astronomy program beginning at 7 p.m. Office and ski trail head. Dusk to 9 p.m.
Thursday, January 10, 2008
• Interstate State Park, St. Croix Falls, (715) 483-3747 - Nature Storytime. 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.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
• Governor Nelson State Park, Waunakee, (608) 831-3005 - Owl Prowl. Discover the owls of Governor Nelson State Park. Learn about their habits and habitats. Enjoy a “wintery walk” through the night as we call and listen for resident owls. Dress for the outdoors. Meet at the park office. 5-7 p.m.
• Havenwoods State Forest, Milwaukee, (414) 527-0232 - Discovery Saturday: Borrow Some Snowshoes. Winter is here and what’s better than spending a morning hiking the park on snowshoes. If there isn’t any snow, come anyway and we’ll have winter scavenger hunt. Environmental Awareness Center. Drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and noon. No admission sticker required.
• Kohler-Andrae State Park, Sheboygan, (920) 451-4080 - Winter Candlelight Hike and Ski. Enjoy the winter wonderland at night with family and friends while skiing or hiking the 2-mile cross-country trail. Almost 200 tiki torches will light the way for this annual event. Warm up afterwards by the fireplace. Refreshments will be available in the heated shelter building. Please, no pets or sleds allowed on the trail. Cross-country Ski Trail—stop at park office for map. 6-9 p.m.
• Lake Kegonsa State Park, Stoughton, (608) 873-9695 - Candlelight Ski. Enjoy a beautiful winter evening cross-country skiing along 2 miles of groomed ski trails lit with hundreds of glowing luminaries. When you are done, warm up by the bonfire and enjoy refreshements sold by the LKSP Friends Group. Grills will be available for cooking. Sorry, no pets or hikers are allowed on cross-country ski trails. This event is weather and snow conditions permitting. 6-9 p.m.
• Point Beach State Forest, Two Rivers, (920) 794-7480 - Candlelight Ski and Hike. Ski or hike our wooded candlelight trails. Warm up by a blazing fire enjoying live music, food and refreshments. Sponsored by Friends of Point Beach. Lodge. 5-9 p.m.
• Rib Mountain State Park, Wausau, (715) 842-2522 - Snowshoe Hike. Meet at the concession stand area. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sponsored by Friends of Rib Mountain State Park.
