September 9th from 3-7 PM North side of Lakeshore State Park. This is south of Discovery World which is located at 500 N Harbor Drive On Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 3-7PM, we are hosting the 1st Annual Wildflowers on the Water – A Friends of Lakeshore State Park Gathering. The event will include local musicians, artists...Read More
Friday, July 28th – Urban Critter Drop In: Squirrels at 12:00 PM-3:00 PM Learn about these fuzzy little guys and how they live at this drop in event! Enjoy activities and a craft all while getting to know more about the squirrels you see every day! This activity is designed with families in mind, but anyone...Read More
Tuesday, July 25th – Tales for Tot’s at 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Come hear some tall ‘tails’ read by our naturalist Anne. In this series of stories, we will be reading about creatures that live among us and the environment we share! This program is being hosted with small children in mind. Meet up with our...Read More
Saturday, July 22nd – Bee Hike at 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Join Naturalist Anne Duffy, on a casual, late morning hike through Lakeshore State Park to celebrate these important creatures! Tour Lakeshore’s new Beeminiums, sponsored by the Friends of Lakeshore Park, and created by UWM student, to learn how bees and other pollinators contribute to a...Read More
Saturday, July 15th – Prairie Hike at 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Join our Naturalist for a walk through some of Lakeshore State Park’s many prairies! Don’t miss out on this chance to see and learn about the plant and animal life of these unique ecosystems. All ages and abilities welcome! Meet at the North Entrance, near Discovery...Read More
Tuesday, July 11th – Fossil Hike at 6:30 PM-7:30 PM What does Lakeshore State Park have to do with Niagara Falls? Come find out and learn some Wisconsin geological history as you explore the Lannon stone lining the park searching for fossilized coral, trilobites, brachiopods, and cephalopods. Meet at the Park’s north entrance, just west...Read More
Monday, July 3rd Fireworks Drop In at 5:00 PM-8:00 PM Start your July off with a BANG and get ready for the Fourth of July with a firework display at Lakeshore State Park! Spend your night enjoying the show in the sky and the scenery on the ground while learning about the display with one...Read More
Sunday, June 25th – Pollinator Hike at 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Join our naturalist on a walk thru Lakeshore State Park to view the many plants that benefit pollinators and learn what you can do to help our helpful insects. Meet at the north entrance. All ages and abilities welcome! Find the Lakeshore Naturalist at the...Read More
Sunday, July 16th – Fishing Clinic at 1:00 PM-3:00 PM Come learn how to fish with the Lakeshore State Park staff! Supplies and instruction will be available for those attending and no license is required for children 15 and under. No experience is needed, all are welcome! This event will take place on the fishing...Read More
