Winter Fun
Events
Free Fishing Weekend
Join in for a FREE fishing weekend! Life’s a fishing picnic! Especially on Wisconsin’s Free Fishing Weekend! Free Fishing Weekends are always held the third full weekend in January and the first full weekend in June. For 2026, the dates will be January 17-18, 2026 and and June 6 and 7. Residents and nonresidents are welcome! On...
Community Science: Fungi
Community Science: Fungi Step into the woods with experts from the Wisconsin Mycological Society and discover the fascinating world of fungi! Learn how scientists monitor mushrooms as part of ongoing Park System research, then observe and record findings along the trail. Volunteer hours are available. Explore, learn, and contribute to real science. No prior experience...
Free Fishing Weekend
Join in for a FREE fishing weekend! Life’s a fishing picnic! Especially on Wisconsin’s Free Fishing Weekend! Free Fishing Weekends are always held the third full weekend in January and the first full weekend in June. For 2026, the dates will be January 17-18, 2026 and and June 6 and 7. Residents and nonresidents are welcome! On...
Community Science: Butterflies
Community Science: Butterflies Join a team and fellow insect enthusiasts for a hands-on field survey! Learn all about Wisconsin’s native butterflies and other Lepidoptera species while helping scout them and collect data. Participants can earn eligible volunteer hours while learning, exploring, and contributing to state conservation efforts. No experience is needed. Dress for the weather,...