This interactive, hands on workshop teaches participants the essentials of campfire building and fire safety. Participates will learn to responsibly select fire sites, arrange wood structures, and practice total fire extinguishment to protect natural spaces. Meet at North Campground Ball Field. For more information email raegan.sorensen@wisconsin.gov, call 715-483-3742 or stop at the park office. Vehicle […]
Did you know a single bat can eat thousands of mosquitoes in just one night? Join us for an exciting look into the lives of Wisconsin’s eight native bat species! From cave-dwelling hibernators fighting for survival to the high-flying tree dwellers that migrate hundreds of miles. Meet at North Campground Ball Field. For more information […]
What did the St. Croix River look like 10,000 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 stairs. All children must be accompanied by an […]
Launch your next adventure at the beach between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.! Join us in kayaking and canoeing to explore the beautiful Lake O’ the Dalles. Keep your eyes peeled for incredible shoreline wildlife and discover the thriving aquatic ecosystems that calls this lake home. Meet at the Beach Area. For more information email […]
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 […]
This interactive, hands-on workshop invites participants to step into the world of monarch butterflies through live tracking and conservation activities. Attendees will learn to identify monarch life cycles up close, explore a native milkweed habitat, and discover how to build your own pollinator gardens at home. Meet at the Ice Age Interpretive Center. For more information […]
What are those bugs doing in the water? Let’s use our nets to catch a few so we can look at them. Beach day ! Wear mud boots and old clothes! Nature Storytime is led by volunteer Kathy S. and includes a short story and fun activities. Recommended for children ages 3 – 9. All […]
What’s a tree seed? Let’s go exploring in the woods for tree seeds and find some . Fun nature craft with seeds. 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 […]
Get ready for a fast paced, high energy fishing adventure like no other! Dive into our magnetic fishing challenge where players use special rods to hook fish and reel them in against the clock. Once you land your catch, identify your catch correctly and keep your card! Meet at the Beach Area. For more information email […]
Stop by anytime during this open ended workshop to paint a nature masterpiece using water gathered straight from the Lake O’ the Dalles! All materials are provided, and you can stay for a few minutes or the full session to create at your own pace. Meet at the Beach Area. For more information email raegan.sorensen@wisconsin.gov, call […]