What Can You Grow in Your Pot? Each child can decorate a container with items from nature! Then, we will plant a seed and take them home to watch them grow! Will you plant a sunflower? A potato? Or, a morning glory? Finally, we will take a hike and compare garden flowers with wetland plants. […]
A pair of Sandhill Cranes arrived in their backyard with a colt—and a surprise companion, a Canada gosling! Over three years, they followed this remarkable blended family, the program will include a reading of the book and lead related activities for participants.
Meet the Bugs with Bruce the Bug Guy! 🐞 A fun, interactive program for all ages will explore the amazing world of insects through fun stories, fascinating facts, hands-on activities, and an up-close look at LIVE critters from the Arthropod Zoo in this 45–50 minute interactive program.
Can you find a hidden prize using a compass for direction? Come enjoy learning about navigation with a compass scavenger hunt! Nature Storytime is led by volunteer Kathy S. and includes a short story and fun activities. Recommended for children ages 3 – 9. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress appropriately […]
What did the St. Croix River look like 10,000 years ago? One million years ago? One billion years ago? Join the naturalist on a hike back in time to learn about the geology of Interstate and how the unique terrain and characteristics of the St. Croix Valley came to be. Expect uneven terrain and stone […]
What did the St. Croix River look like 10,000 years ago? One million years ago? One billion years ago? Join the naturalist on a hike back in time to learn about the geology of Interstate and how the unique terrain and characteristics of the St. Croix Valley came to be. Expect uneven terrain and stone […]
Look up outside at night to see all the stars. Can you count them? How far away are stars? Why do we see them at night? Let's learn about stars! Nature Storytime is led by volunteer Kathy S. and includes a short story and fun activities. Recommended for children ages 3 – 9. All children […]
Join us for an all ages, interactive program exploring the fascinating world of native bumble bees. Participants will discover how these vital pollinators support our ecosystem and work together to build a functional bumble bee hive to take home! Meet at the Ice Age Center. For more information email raegan.sorensen@wisconsin.gov, call 715-483-3742 or stop at the […]
Join us at Interstate Park -Ice Age Interpretive Center for an exciting afternoon of reptiles and amphibians! You will get an opportunity to watch a salamander eat, debunk turtle myths, touch live snakes and more! The Snake Discovery center will bring a tiger salamander, 1-2 native turtles, 3-4 native snakes, and 2-4 exotic reptiles (just […]