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Get ready for an exciting adventure into the past! What's the difference between a Mastodon and a Mammoth? Did you know beavers used to be 6 feet tall? Ever wonder just how big a sabertooth tiger's teeth really were? Join us as we dig into the amazing history of the giant creatures that once roamed…

Explore the incredible adaptations of all the animals that come out at night- ones that fly and ones that crawl- you will also meet a live big brown bat up close! Presented by a Naturalist from the North Lakeland Discovery Center.

Learn about population dynamics and carrying capacity as we discuss and explore deer artifacts and then play a fun and active game. Presented by a Naturalist from the North Lakeland Discovery Center.

Learn the fascinating history of the lumberjack era of the Northwoods, figure out lumberjack language, and participate in several lumberjack inspired games! Presented by a Naturalist from the North Lakeland Discovery Center.

From an incredible life cycle to skin they can breathe through, frogs are fabulous in many ways.  We will explore all this and more, and depending on the time of year, you may be able to see live frogs and tadpoles! Presented by a Naturalist from the North Lakeland Discovery Center.

What good is a worm?  You will learn the parts of a worm, what they do, participate in a worm race, and make a wormery to take your new friend home in. Presented by a Naturalist from the North Lakeland Discovery Center.

Using sustainably harvested birch bark, we will make magnets and frames out of this beautiful material.

Come along for an exciting journey into the fascinating world of spiders! Uncover the distinctive traits of these creatures through engaging activities, exploration, and more.  We might even welcome a few spider pals to join us! Plus, we'll create a craft inspired by our eight-legged friends.

  Learn about the water cycle during this fun and and interactive activity. As you travel through the water cycle yourself you will see that every drop has a different story to tell.  

Did you know that essential creatures inhabit the muck and leaves along lake shores? Come join us to explore these "macro-invertebrates" and sift through shoreline samples in search of these fascinating organisms. We'll discover how to identify them and understand their role in assessing lake water quality!

Why do some animals have brown coloration while others are vibrant yellow? Who utilizes camouflage to blend in, and who aims to stand out? Every color in nature serves a specific purpose! We'll explore the fascinating concept of camouflage, along with other unique colors found in the natural world.  You'll also get to create your…

The architects of the landscape...beavers are incredible animals!  Learn about their adaptations as we dress someone up in a costume, explore beaver skulls and even smell what castor smells like- THEN we'll create beaver habitats in small buckets and learn what a beaver needs to survive.