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Join us in making a gem "tree of life" pendant using small green peridot stones, golden wire, and copper wire. The pendant is 2-1/2 inches in diameter, great for a necklace or a sunny window. Wire and stones provided; you bring needle-nosed pliers and wire cutters. Pre-registration required. . $8 per person/1 pendant.

Learn about the history of snowshoes and take a naturalist guided snowshoe hike in the park. Discover how the plants and animals of Wisconsin are adapted to surviving our cold season and experience the beauty of the woods in winter. This program is for all ages and abilities. $6 per person (including snowshoe rental if needed). $4 per person if snow cover is not adequate for snowshoes. Program will go ahead as a guided boot hike if weather conditions do not permit snowshoeing. Hike will be cancelled at windchills of -20F or below. Snowshoes and skis are also available for rent from the nature center everyday.

Come to the nature center and watch the naturalist feed the animals that live at Ledge View. Learn about their care and a little bit about each animal. Donations are appreciated and go towards animal care.

Create a dragonfly sun catcher with beads and wire. Small seed beads will be used. All materials provided. Please call to pre-register. $10 per sun catcher.

Annie from ’Outdoors with Paul and Annie’ will be coming to do a program about the majestic snowy owl. The program will discuss the biology of the species and Annie’s experience with transmitter tagging the owls to gain information about migration patterns. She and her sister will talk in depth on their first hand experience, while showing a series of pictures they were able to capture during that time!