Why do plants need leaves? We will plant seeds and be able to watch leaves grow. 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 for the weather, as some […]
We will learn about chemical reactions by making a volcano with baking soda and vinegar. We will also go for a hike. 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 […]
Help park staff get the North Campground ready for the upcoming season! Volunteer activities will include raking, garbage clean up, fire ring cleaning, picking up branches, placing wood chips on campsites and tree planting. Volunteers should bring water, snacks, work clothes including, pants, boots, socks, gloves, eye protection, a hat and any other clothing items […]
How do magnets work? What are they used for? 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 for the weather, as some activities might be outside. This is a […]
If you have been to Interstate Park, it is hard not to notice that a lot of trees that have been cut down. While unsightly, it is necessary. These trees are either Ash trees that have been or will be infested with Emerald Ash Borer, or they are trees that have been determined to be […]
Bring your rain boots and a bucket! Let’s learn about frogs while looking for tadpoles and insects. 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 for the weather, as […]
Join Botanist, Barb Delaney for a spring hike at Straight Lake State Park! Barb is a retired botanist who specializes in the native and rare plants of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Barb will lead us on a casual hike on the trails and help us identify the spring ephemerals currently in bloom. Meet at Straight […]
Where do ferns and mosses grow? Build your own terrarium. 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 for the weather, as some activities might be outside.
Join Expert Birder, Robin Maercklein for a spring hike at Straight Lake State Park! The early bird gets the worm! Start your weekend right with an early morning bird hike led by Robin Maercklein, an expert at imitating bird calls and identifies birds by sound. Be sure to bring binoculars to best spot the spring […]
This will be our third year offering these special programs, and we are excited to continue the tradition. Stop in the Ice Age Interpretive Center to celebrate Mother's Day. We will be featuring a variety of creative activities designed especially for families and children. Activities include fun crafts and a small gift for moms to […]