Signs of Spring Hike
2022-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join the naturalist to hike and explore the 1.8 mile Green Trail as we search for signs of Spring. We will look for early migrating birds, plants, or signs of animals emerging . Trails will be wet and muddy (and fun!), dress accordingly.

Fishing Basics
2022-03-31 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Meet with an expert angler to discuss techniques for fly, pan or ice fishing. Review ethics and laws. Learn how to tie a good knot. View display of a variety of rods & reels and tackle. You’ll then be set to go fishing on your own. You can even borrow equipment from the Entrance Station! No park stickers or fishing licenses needed today!

Get Ready for Earth Day!
2022-04-09 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Drop in to this reduce, reuse and recycle Earth Day event. Choose from any or all of the following activities.

Make a bowl from plarn (plastic yarn). For ages 10+ and it will take about an hour.
Create plant markers
Craft a bracelet with magazine paper beads
Use old calendars and bags to create envelopes
Paint kindness rocks
Sow seeds in a milk jug to get ready for spring planting

Activities are free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend. Registration is not necessary but R.S.V.P’s would be appreciated, please call 262-878-5601. Meet at the Visitor Center in case of bad weather.

Knee-high Naturalist
2022-04-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bring your 3-5 year old to this fun and involving nature program. This month meet some Sky Blue Birds. Please call 262-878-5601 to pre-register. Dress for the weather. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Adopt a Highway
2022-04-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join us for the first highway clean-up of the year. You must be 12 years old to participate. Great way to earn service hours and get fresh air and exercise.

Make a Hypertufa Planter
2022-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Hypertufa is a lightweight, porous material made from peat moss, cement and vermiculite or perlite. It can be molded into many shapes and used as a planter. Bring a cardboard box if you can to carry your project home. Please call 262-878-5601 on Saturday or Sunday to register and pre-pay the fee of $20. You will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Knee-high Naturalist
2022-05-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bring your 3-5 year old to this fun and involving nature program. This month, it’s TIME TO GROW! Please call 262-878-5601 to pre-register. Dress for the weather. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Lunar Eclipse Viewing
2022-05-15 20:30 - 23:00 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join local astronomers to view the eclipse. Bring your own lawn chair, refreshments and optics if you have them. Dress for the weather, event is weather dependent. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Tour de Bong
2022-05-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bring your bike and helmet for a leisurely ride through the park with a guide. Roads will be busy so ride is best for experienced riders. Round trip total is approximately 8 miles. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Photo Frame Picassiette
2022-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Break a decorative plate to make ceramic pieces then use grout product to make a beautiful mosaic design on a 5×7 photo frame. Please pre-register by calling 262-878-560. Fee is $10. No sticker needed today!

Knee-high Naturalist
2022-06-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Bring your 3-5 year old to this fun and involving nature program. This month, let’s go AROUND THE POND! Please call 262-878-5601 to pre-register. Dress for the weather and for wet feet. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Playing with Will
2022-06-10 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #3, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Get outside with “Will” at this interactive workshop for kids 8 and up to explore acting, characters and creative play. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Shakespeare in the Park
2022-06-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #3, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join us for opening night of the Summit Players free, stripped down fast-paced production of Much Ado about Nothing. Bring your own lawn chair. www.summitplayerstheater.com Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

How to use your telescope or binoculars for Astronomy
2022-06-11 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Discover how you can set up and use your own telescope or binoculars to find objects in the night sky. You can then put it into practice later that night or the next day! Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Observe the Night Sky
2022-06-11 21:00 - 23:00 (America/Detroit) | Shelter #1, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Join local astronomers to ask questions and to view the night sky. Feel fre to bring your own optics. Program is weather dependent. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Knit and Crochet Clinic
2022-06-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Drop in with a question or problem for an expert or bring your own project and just hang out. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Read in the shade and Drink lemonade
2022-06-22 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Nature Explore Classroom, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Drop in with your own book, art project or coloring book. Join us in the shade for relaxation and lemonade. For all ages, stay as little or long as you like. Activity is free but you will need to have or purchase a state park sticker to attend.

Walk and Talk with the Super
2022-08-17 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Meet at the Visitor Center Parking Lot for a walk down the Story Walk and Blue Trail for some interesting facts about the park with our superintendent, Elias Wilson.

Hammock Hangout
2022-08-19 03:30 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Vista Picnic Area, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Drop-in, put your feet up, and relax in the peaceful atmosphere of the park’s beautiful Vista Trail. Borrow binoculars, peruse a book, or color a masterpiece! Bring your hammock, chair, or blanket. Meet at the Vista Lot.

Rock Art
2022-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
All ages, drop-in to the Visitor Center Auditorium to create your own works of art using rocks, paint, and hot glue!

Mickey the Fox Snake Encounter
2022-08-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Learn all about snakes and watch as our education snake, Mickey, is fed a mouse! You might even get the chance to hold or touch Mickey! Meet in the Visitor Center Auditorium.

Observe the Night Sky
2022-08-20 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Lot F, 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Meet in Parking Lot F to observe the night sky using telescopes or binoculars. This event is weather permitting. On overcast nights the event will be cancelled.

Nature Explore Family Club: Your Special Path
2022-08-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Your Special Path: Take a walk in nature and hunt for interesting things. As you explore, let your senses go to work. Make mental notes of things most interesting to you. Later you will make a “map” of your special path. Bring your 5 to 10-year-old and meet in the Auditorium of the Visitor’s Center.

How to Stay Found
2022-08-26 10:00 - 23:30 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Learn to read a map and use a compass, then we’ll head outside to practice your new skills by playing fun compass games. Best for ages 8 and up. Meet at the Visitor Center.

Terrific Trees Drop-In
2022-08-27 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Beach, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansaville, WI, 53139, United States
Trees are terrific! Learn about the big, beautiful giants that create habitats for all sorts of forest life! Drop-in by the beach.

Live Snake Encounter
2023-02-25 14:00 - 14:30, 2023-03-04 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Detroit) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to touch or hold our education snakes.
Note: All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Knee-High Naturalist: Take a Bird to Lunch!
2023-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Why do birds go south for the winter and when do they come back? What birds stay all year? Bring your 3 to 5-year-old and explore nature together!
Registration required: Please call (262) 878-5609
Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily park entrance fee.

Knee-high Naturalist is for 3 to 5-year-olds and a grown-up in their life. Siblings are welcome. Our goal is to provide environmental education through stories, crafts, hiking and playing outdoors.
We always plan to be outside, so please dress accordingly! Program will always occur, but sometimes the topic will change due to weather issues.

Knit & Crochet
2023-03-11 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Get assistance in learning new stitches or techniques, solve a problem, and correct mistakes! Bring your yarn/string, needles/hooks, and patterns! Meet in the Auditorium. This clinic is best for ages 8+. Please bring an adult to help children.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.

Live Snake Encounter
2023-03-11 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Visitor Center, 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 53139, United States
Learn all about snakes and how they eat! Then watch as our education fox snake Mickey is fed a mouse! You will even get the chance to touch or hold our education snakes. Meet in the Auditorium.
All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance fee.
