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Governor Dodge State Park
Event
Prehistoric Rock Art
Saturday, May 16, 2026, 8:00
9:00 pm
Take a look into the past with a presentation on the prehistoric rock art of southern Wisconsin. Meet at the Amphitheater.
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First Day Hike at Governor Dodge State Park
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 11:00 am
12:30 pm
Hike the 1.25-mile loop on Lake View Trail; self-guided at your own pace; hot cider and campfire provided by the Friends of Governor Dodge State Park until 12:30 p.m.
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Bats: Memorable Mysterious Marvels
Friday, October 24, 2025, 6:00
7:00 pm
Join DNR bat biologist Heather Kaarakka to explore nature’s nighttime superheroes.
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Candlelight Hike
Saturday, October 11, 2025, 6:00
8:00 pm
Come enjoy an autumn evening hike on the 1.25-mile Lakeview Trail lined with luminaries.
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Park Trivia
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 2:00
3:30 pm
Stop by the front of the park office any time between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to test your knowledge of the park.
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Lakeview Trail Guided Hike
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 10:30
11:30 am
Join the naturalist for a guided hike on the Lakeview Trail, a 1.25-mile trail with a few hills.
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Nature Station: Turtles
Friday, August 29, 2025, 2:00
3:30 pm
Learn about Wisconsin's turtles and how you can help protect them.
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Uplands Trail Guided Hike
Friday, August 29, 2025, 10:00
11:00 am
Join the naturalist for a guided hike on a portion of the Uplands Trail.
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Wildflower Walk
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 10:00
11:00 am
Join the naturalist to check out what’s blooming on the Uplands Trail.
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Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, August 23, 2025, 9:00 am
8:00 pm
Stop by the park office any time after 9 a.m. to pick up a scavenger hunt sheet.
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