Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit
Nature
Programs
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Kettle Moraine State Forest - Northern
Unit
stretching 30 miles across Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, and Washington Counties. The forest is managed for multiple use, including recreation management, sustainable forest products, water quality and soil protection, terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, native biological diversity, and aesthetics.
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Friends group and volunteering
Activities
Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit
Public Programs
Loud-mouth Jays Nature
Storytime
March 3, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Thursday)
March 4, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Friday)
Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west
of Dundee)
Screech! Chatter, chatter! The blue jays announce their
presence to the world. Join us as we try to decipher what
the jays are trying to say. This hour of nature fun awaits
3 to 6 year olds with accompanying adults.
Wild Turkeys - A
Wildlife Success Story
Evening with Nature Program
March 10, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west
Dundee)
Join Dan Weidert, DNR Wildlife Biologist, as he shares the
story of the wild turkey's amazing reintroduction in our
state and Jackie Scharfenberg, Forest Naturalist, as she
describes its fascinating life history. This program is
best for people over the age of 10 years old.
The Joy of Nature
Journaling Exploring Nature Program
March 12, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Saturday)
Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west
of Dundee)
A nature journal is a great way to remember your outdoor
experiences. Discover some tips on keeping a journal and
ways to get started. Afterward, turn your creative energies
loose as you make very own hand-bound journal. This program
is best for people over the age of 8 years old. To
register, call (920) 533-8322 by March 10.
Rat-a-tat-tat, Who's
There? Woodpeckers Nature Storytime
March 17, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Thursday)
March 18, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Friday)
Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west
of Dundee)
Why do woodpeckers peck trees? What are they looking for?
We'll find out the answers to these questions and a lot
more about woodpeckers. This hour of nature fun awaits 3 to
6 year olds with accompanying adults.
Reading Adventures with
MJ, the Dog
March 19, 10:00-11:30 a.m. (Saturday)
Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west
of Dundee)
Drop in to read a bird nature story to MJ, a trained
therapy dog. This is a great opportunity for early
elementary students to practice their reading skills. Use
one of the books provided or bring your own. Make a craft
before or after your time with MJ.
April Showers Nature
Storytime
April 1, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Friday)
April 7, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Thursday)
Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west
of Dundee)
Drip, drop, pitter-pat. April showers fall to the ground.
We'll find out just how these rains help awaken the spring
flowers. This hour of nature fun awaits 3 to 6 year olds
with accompanying adults.
Upscaled Art Exploring
Nature Program
April 9, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Saturday)
Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west
of Dundee)
Don't throw that away! It can be turned into a work of art!
Come create inner tube rubber stamps, paper bead necklaces,
and other unique projects. This program is best for
families/groups with children between the ages of 6 and 12
years. To register, call (920) 533-8322 by April 8.
Journey Around the
World
Evening with Nature Program
April 14, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Thursday)
Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west
of Dundee)
Connie Ramthun and Bill Volkert, naturalist, took seven and
half months to travel around the world. Join them as they
share the highlights and wonders from their amazing once in
a lifetime journey. This program is most appropriate for
people over the age of 10 years old.
Shhhh! Listen Nature
Storytime
April 15, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (Friday)
April 21, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Thursday)
Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west
of Dundee)
It's amazing what we can discover when we are quiet and
listen. Join us for a listening walk through the fields and
forest. This hour of nature fun awaits 3 to 6 year olds
with accompanying adults.
Reading Adventures with
MJ, the Dog
April 16, 10:00-11:30 am (Saturday)
Ice Age Visitor Center (located off Hwy 67 half mile west
of Dundee)
Drop in to read an amphibian nature story to MJ, a trained
therapy dog. This is a great opportunity for early
elementary students to practice their reading skills. Use
one of the books provided or bring your own. Make a craft
before or after your time with MJ.
Spring Symphony Night
Hike
April 22, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. (Friday)
Zillmer Trail Area (located off County Road SS between
County Road G and Hwy 67 near New Prospect)
Nature awakens from its long winter slumber with a symphony
of sound. Journey through the darkening spring woods to
locate who are the members of the spring choir. This hike
is most appropriate for adults and children over the age of
6 years.
Earth Week Litter Pick
Up
Sponsored by the Friends of the Kettle Moraine
April 23, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Saturday)
Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive
(Meet at the Forest Headquarters off County Road G south of
County Road SS near New Prospect)
Help give the Kettle Moraine Scenic Drive a spring
cleaning. Join others for a morning of camaraderie and
litter pick up. Youth and other groups are encouraged to
participate. Bring your own gloves. Garbage bags will be
provided. Meet at the Forest Headquarters off County Road G
to get your road assignment. After cleaning up, return to
the Headquarters for snacks and refreshments. To register
groups, call (262) 626-2116.