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State Park Event March 5, 2020

The Blue Mounds State Park is offering early spring family-friendly programs from March to May 2020.
The three main Saturday programs are called “mini events,” 2-hour programs complete with multiple activities, flexible arrival/departure times, and crafts to take home.
All events are free, but entrance to the park requires a vehicle permit. Daily permits are $7 and annual permits are $35. Both are available at the main office.
 
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
1–3 p.m.         Snake Patrick's Day Celebration
Meet at the picnic shelter. St. Patrick may be rumored to have led the snakes out of Ireland, but here at Blue Mounds our snakes have a very important job to do. Come learn all about snakes with our naturalist, make snake crafts, and meet a REAL live snake at the Picnic Shelter! Drop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. This event is a come and go as you please adventure.
 
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
1-3 p.m.          Bunny Hop in the Park
Meet at the picnic shelter. Rabbits, rabbits everywhere! It's time for the first-ever Bunny Hop at Blue Mounds. Come join us for a fun-filled adventure through the world of rabbits, enjoy some rabbit crafts, and scout for signs of our furry friends on the bunny hop trail. Meet at the picnic shelter at the cart-in campsites. Drop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. This event is a come and go as you please adventure.
 
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
4:30-6:00 p.m.           Arbor Day Tree ID Hike
Meet at the amphitheater in main campground.
Join our park naturalist for a tree ID hike through the park to learn more about the trees of Blue Mounds State Park. Study leaf shape, bark, and make your very own identification book. This hike will require stepping down, walking both up and downhill, and walking along a trail that may be wet or muddy.
 
SATURDAY, MAY 9
1–3 p.m.         Outdoor Moms
Meet at the north picnic area.
Does your mom love the great outdoors? Or are you a mom hoping to share the outdoors with your child? Come and see all that Blue Mounds State Park has to offer for your next family adventure! Learn about animal moms, make your own “mom and me” craft, and participate in other “mom and me” activities. Drop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. This event is a come and go as you please adventure.

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