Hammock Hangout

Vista Picnic Area 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 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

Visitor Center 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 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

Visitor Center 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 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

Lot F 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, 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

Visitor Center 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 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

Visitor Center 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 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

Beach 26313 Burlington Road, Kansaville, WI, 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

Visitor Center 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 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.

Live Snake Encounter

Visitor Center 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 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!

Visitor Center 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, 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 … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Take a Bird to Lunch!"