Get Outdoors!Date range: Saturday, October 12, 2019 to Saturday, October 12, 2019

Join sound artist Paul Dickinson to discover the basics of recording nature sounds. Find out how recordings are used and which equipment will get you started. Weather permitting we'll go out to record some sounds of the park. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Enjoy a tiki-torch-lit hike around Quarry Lake and enjoy live music by folk, country, sing-a-long band Some Assembly Required. The Friends of Harrington Beach will offer food and hot beverages to warm visitors on a crisp night. Sponsored by the Friends of Harrington Beach. Meet at the Welcome Center.

Dusk Blue Water Bay Shelter and Open Field - A typical UitP session begins just after sunset with a 30-40 minute talk and slide show about astronomy. While particular topics are left up to the presenters, they usually give a broad overview of one or two astronomy topics. Recent astronomical news is frequently discussed, such as the discovery of new solar systems, the demotion of Pluto, and the latest results from the Hubble Space Telescope. The talks are presented for audiences of all ages. At the conclusion of the talk, weather permitting, we set up a moderate aperture (8-10 inch) telescope and provide park visitors the opportunity to view available astronomical objects. UitP sessions run as long as there are people interested in looking through the telescope, and the parks typically close before the interest has been sated.

Put on your favorite Halloween Costume, and join us for a lighted night hike through the paths of Big Foot Beach State Park. Treats & Drinks will be served, along with beautiful views! Bonfire to follow hike, weather permitting. Candlelight events are very popular at DNR properties, with some attracting thousands of visitors on a given night. Given the recent publicity of these events access to the park may be restricted at times when parking capacity has been reached. Parking inside the park is limited! The park has a total of 180 parking stalls; at this time there is a lot of interest in the event. There is a possibility we will fill all spots. Carpooling is encouraged. Parking for cars and pickup trucks only - no trailers, bus or RV parking. There is no roadside parking in the surrounding area. A 2019 Wisconsin State Park annual sticker or a $5 Special Event stickers are required. All cars attempting to enter after our parking capacity has been met (200 cars) will be turned away, please carpool. Halloween costumes are not required, but there will be a "best costume" prize after the hike! This is some fun, non-scary Halloween fun for the whole family! *Donations welcome (to support the Friends of Big Foot Beach State Park).

Join the park naturalist on this night hike. We'll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 2 mile Monarch Trail, watching and listening for the sights and sounds of the night. If needed, bring a flashlight or head lamp with a red lens. Meet at Lot 1. In case of rain, program will be cancelled. Program will be cancelled in event of rain or poor viewing conditions.

Universe in the Park is a popular outreach program of the UW-Madison Astronomy Department and is predicated on a very simple idea: the best environment in which to introduce the general public to astronomy is outside under dark skies. The UitP session begins with a 20-30 minute talk and slide presentation covering a broad view of astronomy and recent astronomical news. Following the presentation, a telescope is set up to view whatever astronomical objects are available. Question and answer period follows around the telescope.   

Enjoy the views on this hike around Stute Springs! We will talk about the ecology of oak openings and climb big hill overlook. Bring bug spray and hiking shoes. 1.5 miles long, Moderate hills. Meet at the Stute Springs Parking lot- Cty Rd Z just south of Hwy 59. Valid State Park sticker required.

You will "dig" this Exploration Station as you delve into rocks! Join us for hands-on activities, crafts and fun. This program's activities are designed with families in mind, but open to "kids" of all ages. Happening outside the Nature Center.

Buckskinners encampment, atlatl throwing, fire-starting, artifacts, a drum circle, expert speakers, vendors and more! Also Saturday Oct. 12.

Uncover what animals are awake while we sleep at night and how they are adapted to survive under the cloak of darkness. Everyone is invited to drop in for a few minutes or more than an hour for some nature fun. Adults are encouraged to participate with their children. Meet at the Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west of Dundee)

Enjoy a leisurely paddle around Pike Lake led by the park Naturalist. You're sure to enjoy the view along with some little known facts and stories about Pike Lake. Call the Park Office at 262-670-3400 to reserve your spot today! Kayak rentals are also available in a limited supply. This event is suitable for all experience levels.