Social Bonfire!

Shelter #1 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, United States

Social Bonfire! All ages are welcome! Bring musical instruments and funny stories to help enjoy a relaxing social bonfire. If the crowd is interested, we may have a sing-along portion of the night, possibly starting with fun songs for kids, and moving into more relaxing music from past legends such as John Denver, the Eagles, … Continue reading "Social Bonfire!"

Live Snake Encounter!

Visitor Center 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, United States

  Live Snake Encounter! 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.

Nature Explorer Family Club: What is Beautiful to You?

Nature Explore Classroom 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, United States

Nature Explorer Family Club:  What is Beautiful to You? Bring your 5 to 10-year old. Take a hike through nature and look for beautiful things! Enjoy everything around you and pay close attention to unique and interesting nature! Meet behind the Visitor Center in Gathering Area 2 of the NEC. Registration Preferred, please call (262) … Continue reading "Nature Explorer Family Club: What is Beautiful to You?"

Reptile Drop-In!

Beach 26313 Burlington Road, Kansaville, WI, United States

Reptile Drop-In Drop by the beachfront to learn about our amazing and unique reptiles! Meet a few of our education reptiles and learn about the adaptations they use to survive in the wild! Meet near the beachfront, look for the “Nature Program” flag. All programs require a Wisconsin State Park entrance sticker or daily entrance … Continue reading "Reptile Drop-In!"

Postponed Solar Viewing Today!

Shelter #1 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, United States

  Solar Viewing Today! Drop in and see the Sun through special telescopes which are designed to safely look at the Sun and learn about our star. Tom, our very knowledgeable volunteer, will share his special telescopes and answer any questions that you may have. See if you can notice sunspots or maybe even solar … Continue reading "Solar Viewing Today!"

Live Snake Encounter!

Visitor Center 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, United States

Live Snake Encounter! 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.

Postponed Observe the Night Sky!!

Lot F 26313 Burlington Rd., Kansasville, WI, United States

Open Astronomy Tonight! If the skies are clear, drop in to observe the incredible night sky using special telescopes and binoculars. Bring your own telescope or binoculars and learn how to use them or take a peek through the special equipment brought by our knowledgeable volunteer astronomer, Tom!  Be sure to ask questions about the … Continue reading "Observe the Night Sky!!"

Adopt a Highway – New Date Added!

Visitor Center 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, United States

Due to the extreme heat and air quality alerts resulting from the Canadian forest fires, DNR/BNA has canceled several Adopt a Highway events. We are adding dates including Tuesday, August 8th, at 5:30 pm.  While safety vests will be provided please also wear bright colors; apply tick protection; wear proper footwear: and bring water! For … Continue reading "Adopt a Highway – New Date Added!"

Knee-High Naturalist: Incredible Insects

Shelter #1 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, United States

What makes an insect and insect?  Let's look for grasshoppers and ladybugs and more together! Registration preferred: Please call (262) 878-5609 at least 48 hours in advance. We ask that you please call to cancel if you cannot come. Programs are free, but you need a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker or pay the daily … Continue reading "Knee-High Naturalist: Incredible Insects"

Pond Peeking!

Shelter #2 26313 Burlington Road, Kansasville, WI, United States

Join us for Pond Peeking! Prepare to get your feet wet as you catch, observe, and release amphibians and aquatic macro-invertebrates. Let’s learn to catch and identify frogs, dragonfly larvae, and other unique aquatic life! All ages welcome! Meet near Urban Pond and Shelter 2. Just a reminder that all events require a Wisconsin State … Continue reading "Pond Peeking!"