Dragonfly Hike

LSP North Entrance 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI

Did you know dragonflies migrate? Meet our naturalist to walk to the beach bonfire while watching for dragonflies. Meet at the North Entrance, just in front of Discovery World.

Beach “Bonfire”

Lakeshore State Park Prairie 500 N Harbor St, Milwaukee

Stop by the pebble beach, make a s’more, warm up by the fire, and meet the Park staff on your stroll through the park! Donations to the Friends of Lakeshore State Park to support these events are welcomed, but not required

Late-Blooming Flowers Hike (Bilingual)

Come see summer’s grand finale! Walk through the park with a naturalist to learn which flowers are late bloomers and how these plants fit into prairie ecology. All ages and abilities welcome. Meet at the North Entrance, just in front of Discovery World.   Jueves, 22 de septiembre - 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Caminata para observar […]

Dead Heads Dead Head!

Lakeshore State Park Prairie 500 N Harbor St, Milwaukee

Listen to your favorite Grateful Dead tunes while helping to reestablish native Wisconsin prairie! Dead head (cut the dead flower heads off) grasses and flowers in Lakeshore State Park’s Fox and Wetland Prairies and toss them into our Big Prairie! All materials provided. Meet at Fox Prairie—just over the bridge, and down the path from […]

Medicinal and Edible Plants Hike (Bilingual)

LSP North Entrance 500 N Harbor Dr, Milwaukee, WI

With new plants in bloom and new fruits ripening, Lakeshore State Park has a rich collection of edible and medicinal plants. Learn which plants are edible, which are used medicinally and how they can be prepared for use. Also learn which plants to avoid! All ages and abilities welcome. Meet at the North Entrance, just […]