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    Paddling In The Park

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    Join volunteer Bob Whaley to learn paddle strokes and helpful tips for canoeing and kayaking! Canoes, kayaks and all other supplies are provided. Dress appropriately for weather and bugs. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No experience or…

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    Exploring Your Parks & Camping 101

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    Drop by to learn some tips on how to enjoy our parks, whether you are a regular visitor or a newbie.

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    The Archaeology Of Governor Dodge State Park

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    Join Archaeologists Robert “Ernie” Boszhardt and Danielle Benden of Driftless Pathways to learn about the Indigenous people who lived across this landscape for more than 10,000 years.

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    What Can You Hear in Your Backyard?

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    Please join Garth Ewing with the Wisconsin Master Naturalists for an outdoor education event at Kohler-Andrae.

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    Survival Saturdays: Shelter Building

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    What do we need to survive? Come join the MacKenzie Center Education Staff as we learn the basics of survival and how to construct a basic shelter in the woods.

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    Touch A Truck

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    Stop by the Fish Creek Picnic Area to meet a park ranger, learn about their important job and the tools of the trade, and see some of the cool vehicles and equipment they use.

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    What Can You Hear in Your Backyard?

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    Please join Garth Ewing with the Wisconsin Master Naturalists for an outdoor education event at Kohler-Andrae.

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    Campfire with the Warden

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    Join our State Park Wardens at the camp host site and learn more about campfire building and how you can be safe in and around the park.

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    Invasive Species Awareness Weekend: Invasive Plant ID Hike

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    Join our park naturalist for an easy hike down the Walnut Springs Trail to learn how to identify some of the invasive plants that are in our region.

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    Great Camp Meals with Ease: How to Prepare for Cooking at Camp

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    Is cooking at camp more of a chore than a pleasure? Is your hamburger floating in a sloshy cooler? Are you a tent or pod camper? Join Tom and Jocelyn to learn how to outfit your camp kitchen so you can enjoy making great meals. Learn food…

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