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Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Activities: Hike, Outdoor activity
Location: Kettle Moraine SF - Southern Unit
Location Map: Map of event location
Join us on Monday evenings at the Southern Unit for a series of 2-3 mile exercise hikes!
Forest Headquarters - 3 miles. Head east through a variety of habitats on the Ice Age Trail. S91W39091 State Hwy 59, Eagle
More than 22,000 acres of glacial hills, kettles, lakes, prairie restoration sites, pine woods and hardwood forests can be found in the Southern Unit, making this a popular area for a wide variety of visitors. The Forest is 30 miles long, extending from the village of Dousman, almost to the city of Whitewater. The forest headquarters is 3 miles west of the village of Eagle on State Highway 59.
Mailing Address: S59 W36530 County ZZ, Dousman, Wisconsin 53118
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Activities: Birding, Wildlife study
Location: Mead Wildlife Area Center
Brad Strobel, Wildlife Biologist at the Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, will present this topic and address related biological, social and policy issues.
The Stanton W. Mead Education and Visitor Center is a 6,208 square foot education and administration facility designed as an example of sustainable and environmentally-responsible construction. One of the goals of the Mead Wildlife Area is to provide wildlife and environmental programs to the citizens of Wisconsin. These programs help to foster a sense of environmental stewardship, that through education we can achieve a better understanding of the values and issues of our wildlife and natural resources.
Mailing Address: 1 S2148 County Highway S, Milladore, Wisconsin 54454
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Activities: Children's program, Educational Programs, Nature study, Story time
Location: Havenwoods SF
What lives underground? Up in a tree? Under a bush? We'll discover where some animals make their homes. We'll use stories, crafts, and activities to explore a different topic each session. These programs are for preschoolers, ages 3-5, and their parents, grandparents, or other adult. These programs are not for day care centers or organizations. If you would like a program for your day care center or youth organization, please call to schedule at a separate time.
Havenwoods State Forest is Wisconsin's only urban state forest, featuring 237 acres of grasslands, woods and wetlands in the city of Milwaukee. Hike, run, bike and watch wildlife on over six miles of trails. Explore one of the four ponds, stroll over the 120-foot bridge or find a bench to sit and relax outdoors.
Mailing Address: 6141 N. Hopkins St. , Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Activities: Nature study, Outdoor activity, Wildlife study
Location: Horicon Marsh Education Center
Horicon Marsh has been formally recognized as a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Convention of the United Nations. This renowned marsh is now home to the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center. The Wildlife Education Program has been conducted at the marsh since the mid-1980s. This program focuses on the abundant wildlife resources of the marsh, their ecology and applied management.
Mailing Address: N7725 Hwy 28, Horicon, 53032
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Activities: Educational Programs, Nature study, Walk
Location: Kettle Moraine SF - Pike Lake Unit
The Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest is in the middle of the Kettle Moraine, a strip of glacial landforms which extends through southeastern Wisconsin to Lake Winnebago. The forest is named after the 522-acre, spring-fed kettle: Pike Lake. Powder Hill, a large glacial kame, provides the opportunity for a great hike and view. Visitors can enjoy camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, picnicking, and much more within the forest.
Mailing Address: 3544 Kettle Moraine Road, Hartford, Wisconsin 53027
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Activities: Children's program, Nature study
Location: Richard Bong SRA
Once designated to be a jet fighter base, Richard Bong State Recreation Area is fittingly named after Major Richard I. Bong, a Poplar, WI native who was America's leading air ace during World War II. The air base was abandoned three days before concrete was to be poured for a 12,500-foot runway. Local citizens had the foresight to protect this open space for future generations.
Mailing Address: 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, Wisconsin 53139
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Activities: Birding, Hike, Nature study, Outdoor activity, Outdoor skills, Walk
Location: Kettle Moraine SF - Northern Unit
Location Map: Map of event location
This program is most appropriate for people over the age of 10 years. Location: Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west of Dundee)
The Kettle Moraine Northern Unit is comprised of about 30,000 acres stretching 30 miles across Sheboygan, Fond du Lac and Washington Counties. The forest is managed for multiple use, including recreation management, sustainable forest products, water quality and soil protection, terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, native biological diversity and aesthetics.
Mailing Address: N1765 Highway G , Campbellsport, Wisconsin 53010
Time: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Activities: Astronomy, Night event
Location: Wyalusing SP
Each month George Wertwijn leads us in advanced astronomy discussions for science-minded adults. Held close to full moon, we fondly refer to these as our Lunatics meetings. Join us if you are interested.
The Starsplitters of Wyalusing is a nonprofit group of amateur astronomers who have partnered with schools, educators, interested citizens and benefactors to bring the fascinating science and wonders of astronomy to everyone. For more information, go to starsplitters.org [exit DNR]
At Wyalusing State Park, camp 500 feet above the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers. One of Wisconsin's oldest state parks, Wyalusing features family and group camps, hiking trails, a canoe trail, Native American burial mounds, bird watching, fishing, boating, bicycling, and picnicking near several scenic overlooks of the river valleys below.
Mailing Address: 13081 State Park Lane, Bagley, Wisconsin 53801
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Activities: Outdoor activity, Race, Run
Location: Willow River SP
Help support your local friends group by participating in our Trail Challenge fundraiser. Run along the banks of Willow River, between beaver ponds, and past Willow Falls, taking on the Serpent's Tail to the finish line. Choose between different distances! The races are a scenic mix of challenging steep climbs and descents through Willow River State Park.
With nearly 3,000 acres of prairie, forests, and panoramic river scenery, Willow River State Park offers year-round recreation opportunities in western Wisconsin. The park is about five miles northeast of Hudson, and has a campground, a boat launch and a 400-foot beach and picnic area centered on 172-acre Little Falls Lake.
Mailing Address: 1034 County Highway A, Hudson, Wisconsin 54016
Time: 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Activities: Outdoor activity, Race, Run, Walk
Location: Potawatomi SP
The Friends of Potawatomi State Park present the 31st Annual Run Wild event at Potawatomi State Park! Events include a 5K run/walk, 1/4-marathon run, and Smokey Bear Fun Run for kids. Events start at 9:30 a.m. sharp (please arrive early to ensure time for parking). The Smokey Bear Fun Run immediately follows the 5K and quarter marathon. Participants may register from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The park entrance fee is waived until noon on the day of the event. Roads will be closed to motor vehicles during the event.
For more information, or to register, visit the Run Wild race website [exit DNR].
Potawatomi State Park on the shore of Sturgeon Bay in southern Door County, has 1,200 acres of gently rolling upland terrain bordered by steep slopes and rugged limestone cliffs. The park is named in honor of the tribe that inhabited Green Bay's shores and islands when Europeans first settled the area. The tribe called themselves Bo-De-Wad-Me which means "keeper of the fire." Eventually the spelling and pronunciation were changed to Potawatomi.
Mailing Address: 3740 County Road PD, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin 54235
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Activity: Outdoor activity
Location: Kettle Moraine SF - Pike Lake Unit
The Pike Lake Unit of the Kettle Moraine State Forest is in the middle of the Kettle Moraine, a strip of glacial landforms which extends through southeastern Wisconsin to Lake Winnebago. The forest is named after the 522-acre, spring-fed kettle: Pike Lake. Powder Hill, a large glacial kame, provides the opportunity for a great hike and view. Visitors can enjoy camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, picnicking, and much more within the forest.
Mailing Address: 3544 Kettle Moraine Road, Hartford, Wisconsin 53027
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Activities: Outdoor activity, Walk
Location: Willow River SP
Spend time in nature, get healthy, and train to walk the Empowered Women's Half-Marathon or 5k (Saturday, September 28) or a Willow River Trail Run--a 6.6k, 10.6k, or half-marathon-(Saturday, October 12). Weekly walking groups begin Saturday, June 8 at 8:30 a.m. at Willow River State Park. In addition to weekly walking groups, monthly programs--including yoga, healthy eating and meal planning, local foods, and other wellness programs--will be offered at the nature center.
This program is funded by an Allina Neighborhood Health Connection Grant to Gateway Arts and Wellness and is available to up to 10 community members, free of charge. Participants must commit to participate in at least 10 of the 20 sessions, which run Saturdays June 8 - October 19, 2019. Most sessions run from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
With nearly 3,000 acres of prairie, forests, and panoramic river scenery, Willow River State Park offers year-round recreation opportunities in western Wisconsin. The park is about five miles northeast of Hudson, and has a campground, a boat launch and a 400-foot beach and picnic area centered on 172-acre Little Falls Lake.
Mailing Address: 1034 County Highway A, Hudson, Wisconsin 54016
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Activities: Arts and Crafts, Children's program, Drop-in Program, Educational Programs, Insect study, Outdoor activity
Location: Havenwoods SF
Fall is a great time to look for spiders! Drop in and play in a giant web, learn about Wisconsin spiders, and make your own spider web. Then head outside to check out the webs and web spinners at Havenwoods. Families, friends, and youth groups are invited to head over to Havenwoods on the second and/or third Saturdays of each month. Drop in any time between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to discover something new about nature.
Havenwoods State Forest is Wisconsin's only urban state forest, featuring 237 acres of grasslands, woods and wetlands in the city of Milwaukee. Hike, run, bike and watch wildlife on over six miles of trails. Explore one of the four ponds, stroll over the 120-foot bridge or find a bench to sit and relax outdoors.
Mailing Address: 6141 N. Hopkins St. , Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Activities: Educational Programs, Fish study
Location: Root River Steelhead Facility
This facility is Wisconsin's primary source of steelhead eggs and brood (parent) stock, and is the backup facility for the collection of eggs of other trout and salmon species. Each year, approximately 500,000 steelhead are stocked in Wisconsin waters of Lake Michigan.
Mailing Address: 2200 Domanik Dr, , WI , Racine, Wisconsin 53404
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Activities: Hike, Nature study, Outdoor activity
Location: Newport SP
Newport State Park, northeast of Ellison Bay, is Wisconsin's only formally-designated wilderness park. With 2,373 acres and 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, the park offers quiet alternatives to bustling Door County. Explore 30 miles of hiking trails with hike-in campsites. There are evergreen and hardwood forests, wetlands and upland meadows.
Mailing Address: 475 County Highway NP, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin 54210
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Activities: Educational Programs, Geology, Hike, Nature study, Outdoor activity
Location: Rib Mountain SP
Join us as leaves crunch under our feet on a group hike of the trails of Rib Mountain State Park and take in some views of the autumn surroundings. Meet at the trailhead near the concession stand. Sponsored by Friends of Rib Mountain.
This billion-year-old hill is one of the oldest geological formations on earth. Rib Mountain State Park is a premier day-use facility with picnicking, hiking trails and a reservable amphitheater. The top of the 60-foot observation tower offers spectacular views of the Wausau area and Wisconsin River. Granite Peak Ski Area is on the north face of the mountain and offers downhill skiing and snowboarding during winter.
Mailing Address: 4200 Park Road, Wausau, Wisconsin 54401
Note: Event dates and times are subject to change or cancellation. Please verify event status, dates and times prior to attendance. Some events, such as candlelight skis/hikes are very popular, and access to these events may be restricted at times when parking capacity has been reached.
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