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Northern Highland American Legion State Forest

Northern Highland American Legion State Forest

Description

Established in 1925 to protect the headwaters of the Wisconsin, Flambeau and Manitowish rivers, the Northern Highland American Legion (NHAL) State Forest occupies more than 232,000 acres in northern Wisconsin. The forest provides employment and economic support to rural and urban communities through the production of forest products, recreation and tourism.

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    Universe In The Park

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    Learn more about astronomy and (on a clear night) look through a telescope at the stars.

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    Native Aquatic Plants

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    Learn what plants are living in our lakes and how to identify them.

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    Water Wednesday

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    Explore the waters of Crystal and Musky lakes, learn about the critters that call them home and why they are so important to their ecosystems.

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    Extinctions

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    Learn about extinct species with retired DNR wildlife educator Christian Cold.

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    Deep Time: Geology's Contribution To Our Northwoods Landscape

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    Learn about the geologic history recorded in the rocks and sediments of the Northwoods, which span almost three-quarters of Earth’s history.

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    Water Wednesday

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    Explore the waters of Crystal and Musky lakes, learn about the critters that call them home and why they are so important to their ecosystems.

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    Ruffed Grouse Biology and Management

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    Join Alaina Roth, DNR Wildlife Biologist and Ruffed Grouse Specialist, to learn about the life history and ecology of our most widespread North American gamebird, the ruffed grouse!

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    Water Wednesday

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    Explore the waters of Crystal and Musky lakes, learn about the critters that call them home and why they are so important to their ecosystems.

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    Raptors of the Great Lakes

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    This event will Introduce the hawks, owls, osprey and eagles of the Great Lakes Region. Attendees will learn identification skills and the behavioral habits, habitats and particular roles of raptors on the landscape.

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    Water Wednesday

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    Explore the waters of Crystal and Musky lakes, learn about the critters that call them home and why they are so important to their ecosystems.

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