New Glarus Woods State Park Summer Programs

New Glarus Woods State
Park Summer Programs

Guided Hikes, Crafts, Story times and Nature Programs

For Children, Families and Campers

June-September 2000

New Glarus Woods State Park: 608-527-2335
Park Manager: Steve Colden
Naturalist: Garnet Wind
Naturalist: Connie Spoth

MONDAYS
MORNING STORY, CRAFTS, and HIKE TIME
For ages 7 and under
10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Date:	Theme:
June 5	Forests are Fun
June 12	Snakes of Wisconsin
June 19	Butterflies
June 26	Wildflowers
July 3	JUNIOR RANGER DAY Grades K Thru 3rd 1-4 p.m. Parent and child learn about nature together. Child earns patch and certificate. Awards at 3:45 p.m.

EVENING STORY, CRAFT, and HIKE TIME
For ages 7 and under
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Date:	Theme:
July 17	Animal Habitats and Homebuilding.
July 24	My Five Senses - Explore the New Glarus Woods through all five senses.
July 31	Bats - Dress up night - Wear a costume if you have one or bring a towel or small blanket for each child to use as wings.
August 7	Birds - Habitat and Behavior.
August 14	Behaviors of Night Animals.

AN INVITATION
Join the friends of New Glarus Woods State Park. For more information, talk to the Park Manager at 608-527-2335

TUESDAYS
FAMILY CRAFT and NATURE PROGRAMS
For all ages of children and adults

Date:	Theme:
June 6	Beaded Wildflower Chain 2-3 p.m. Make a bracelet, anklet or choker
June 13	Stamp and Print Nature Designs with Fabric Paint 6-7 p.m. Bring a cotton T-shirt or canvas bag per person for your own use.
June 20	Decoupage Rock 6-7 p.m. Make a dated rock paperweight to celebrate 100 years of Wisconsin State Parks.
June 27	Plaster Paris Nature Casting 2-3 p.m. Bring a clean pie tin.
July 4	Make a Nature Treasure Memory Box 2-3 p.m. Bring a shoe box or small box, scissors and cut out pictures of nature scenes from magazines. Celebrate 100 years of Wisconsin State Parks.
July 18	Basic Finger Weaving 2-3 p.m. Bring scissors and a cardboard box.
July 25	Making Rope and Cording from Plants 2-3 p.m.
August 1	Stick Picture Frame 2-3 p.m. Bring a cardboard box and a cutting tool for your own use.
August 8	How to make a Cattail basket 2-3 p.m. Bring scissors, a small box and cloths pins.

A Wisconsin state park vehicle sticker must be displayed on your vehicle. There is no cost for these programs, but donations for materials are greatly appreciated. Due to limited class sizes on Mondays and Tuesdays, pre-registration is required. Early registration will be provided to members of the Friends of the New Glarus Woods State Park up to May 13, then registration will be opened to the general public. To register or for more program information, call the New Glarus Woods State Park at 527-2335. Note: all programs are subject to change.

SATURDAYS
Nature Programs for all ages

Date:	Theme:
June 10	Tree Identification Hike 5-6 p.m.
June 17	Owl Hunting 8-9- p.m.
June 24	Wolves - Timber Wolf Alliance Presentation by Carl Anderson and Rose Wood 3-4 p.m.
July 1	Night Walk in a Dark Woods. Meets 9 p.m. Bring a flashlight.
July 8	Hand Shadow and Silhouettes 9-10 p.m.
July 15	Fireflies 8-9 p.m. Bring one flashlight per child.
July 22	Plant Identification Hike 6-7 p.m.
July 29	Campfire Cooking 10-11 a.m. Bring your own plate and utensils.
August 5	TBA
August 12	Shooting Star Night Sky 9-10 p.m. Bring a blanket, binoculars or telescope if you have one.
August 19	Prairie Information Hike 2-3 p.m.
August 26	Walking Sticks 7-8 p.m. Finding, decorating and preserving techniques will be presented.
September 2	TBA

* Registered campers may participate in any programs without signing up

EVENTS AT OTHER LOCATIONS:

JUNE 25 Outdoor Skills at CADIZ SPRINGS REC. AREA
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities include: Tomahawk throw, fly fishing, Dutch oven cooking, boat and ATV safety, and trapping.

JULY 15 Outdoor Skills Day at YELLOWSTONE STATE PARK
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities include: Archery, backpacking, orienteering, blue bird house workshop, boating, BB gun safety, and climbing techniques with rope. Rain Date- July 22.

AUGUST 12-13 1840's Rendezvous at YELLOWSTONE STATE PARK
Dozens of Camps from the 1840's. Activities include: frying pan throw, tomahawk throw, and potato and apple peeling contest.

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