Friends of Peninsula State Park

Campfire w/the Warden @ Welckers Camp Host
2023-07-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)

Sun Smart 🏖️
2023-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Peninsula State Park – Nicolet Beach, 45.16459063279326,-87.22407221948242
DNR photo by Nick Meiers.
Join Ranger Ballard at the Nature Center to learn how the sun can be harmful to our skin and how to properly protect yourself while participating in interactive activities.
The interpretive program is free of charge, wheelchair accessible and everyone is welcome. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing— and sunscreen! —for this outdoor event.
Whether you’re young or young at heart you are sure to learn something you didn’t know before. Come be Sun Smart!

Storytime: Mighty Wings w/the author 🦋
2023-07-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Join children’s book author Debbie Clement to sing and dance while learning about Monarch butterflies.
Meet at 11 a.m. at the Nature Center.

Archery in The Park 🎯
2023-07-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Come join DNR educators at the Peninsula State Park Nature Center for an introduction to archery!
Drop in any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and there will be an archery range set up where staff will teach you how to hold, draw and aim compound bows.
This event is open to visitors of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Yoga on the Beach w/Kind Soul Yoga
2023-07-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-06-24 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-06-17 08:00 - 09:00, 2023-06-10 08:00 - 09:00 | Peninsula State Park – Nicolet Beach, 45.16459063279326,-87.22407221948242
Surrounded by the beautiful setting of Nicolet Bay and Beach, Janet will guide you with slow flowing yoga movements that incorporate several modifications, longer holds and controlled breathwork. This style is suited to most levels of physical ability as participants can comfortably adjust movements to their own capabilities.
Classes will be held at Nicolet Beach from 8:00am until 9:00am, weather permitting.
The cost of the one-hour class is $10 per participant. Bring your own mat and hydration. A limited number of mats will be available for rent.
In case of inclement weather Janet will hold the session at her studio (limited to the first 10 participants) located in the Top of the Hill Shops 9331 Spring Rd B24 in Fish Creek. http://www.kindsoulyoga.com

Guided Kayak to Eagle Cave 🛶
2023-06-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Peninsula State Park – Nicolet Beach, 45.16459063279326,-87.22407221948242
Head to Nicolet Beach Camp Store and Rentals to rent your kayaks (standard rates apply) and join Ranger Gabe on a 2-hour guided paddle to learn all about the park’s habitats from the water while we journey to view Eagle Cave and back again.

Limit of 10 participants
Program may be canceled due to inclement weather.
Email natural resource educator Krista Lutzke for registration.

What should I bring with me?
You will want to bring water, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, shoes that can get wet, extra dry clothes for colder days and some positive energy. If desired, cameras and cell phones with a proper case and lanyard.
When should I arrive?
Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the trip starting. Allow for time to use the restroom, sign the waiver, get fitted for your life jacket and get some water.

Open Door Bird Sanctuary: Natures Recyclers
2023-06-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
The Turkey Vulture is great at cleaning up the environment. Ugly? Heck no! They’re really cute! Join us and see for yourself!

Dusky Departure 🦇
2023-06-28 20:30 - 2023-06-29 21:30 | Peninsula State Park- Welcker’s Point, 9462 Shore Rd, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
Welcker’s Point is home to a successful bat roosting box. Learn about this curious creature and observe first-hand as they depart from their roost for their nightly feast.
Program to be held rain or shine, please prepare to be outdoors!
In the case of severe inclement weather (i.e. lightning), a modified program will be held inside the Welcker’s Point Shelter.

Archery in The Park 🎯
2023-06-28 10:00 - 2023-07-01 12:00 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Come join DNR educators at the Peninsula State Park Nature Center for an introduction to archery!
Drop in any time between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and there will be an archery range set up where staff will teach you how to hold, draw and aim compound bows.
This event is open to visitors of all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Photo by Kampus Production

UV Blockers @ White Cedar Nature Center
2023-06-24 11:00 - 12:00

Campfire w/the Warden @ South Nicolet Host Site
2023-06-22 19:00 - 20:00

Bumble Bee Brigade Train the Trainer
2023-06-21 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Master Naturalist and Park Volunteers – Krista Lutzke and Elizabeth Braats
For each dedicated community-based project we connect to, there should also be 1-2
public outreach days offered adjacent to survey days or throughout the year for ongoing
surveys. These outreach days are geared toward teaching the public what each project
is, how data collection is done, and what the data is being used for.

Community Campfire w/Fish Creek Library watch the calendar for more info
2023-06-17
TBA

Boating Welcome Center 🛥️
2023-06-16 14:00 - 18:00 | Peninsula State Park- Nicolet Boat Lauch
What’s your water way?
A day on the water a is a great way to enjoy Peninsula State Park. We want to be sure that you’re enjoying your time with us safely, so you can see us again and again.
Join Peninsula State Park’s Natural Resources Educator and Public Safety and Resource Protection Outdoor Skills Trainer at Nicolet Boat Launch to learn which life jacket works best for your favorite water sport.
We’ll also have our local Clean Boats Clean Water’s team on hand to share more about what invasive species you’ll find below the surface.

Open Door Bird Sanctuary: Change or Adapt
2023-06-15 13:00 - 14:00

Leave No Trace Spotlight Stewardship Workday
2023-06-10 08:00 - 13:00 | Peninsula State Park, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
National Get Outdoors Day Stewardship Workday @ Nelson’s Point, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
All volunteers meet at Nelson’s Point at 8:00.
It has been a few years since Peninsula was able to coordinate a large-scale volunteer event, so we are thrilled to be organizing the Leave No Trace Spotlight Stewardship Workday.
We’re calling on all interested individuals to join us. By blazing a new trail and helping to clean up the park we will be making a positive difference in the community and helping to improve our natural environment, and access to new areas at the same time. Don’t worry if you’ve never done anything like this before because no experience is necessary. All necessary tools and equipment will be provided, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm, some comfortable clothes, and a reusable water bottle.

Campfire w/the Warden @ North Nicolet Camp Host
2023-06-09 19:00 - 20:00

Leave No Trace Spotlight
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-10 | Peninsula State Park, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
Volunteers and Outdoor Enthusiasts –
Destination Door County has teamed up with Peninsula State Park as a host for the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics’ 2023 Spotlight Program (lnt.org).
The Spotlight Program is a multiday outreach event to highlight community conservation, to spread education and to build momentum and inspire involvement for the future.
Peninsula State Park’s Spotlight is scheduled for June 8-10, when social, educational and outreach events will be held throughout Peninsula State Park with support from the Leave No Trace team.
The three-day event will culminate in a parkwide stewardship project on Saturday, June 10, which is also National Get Outdoors Day.
Here’s our site for more information:
Leave No Trace Spotlight Program | Destination Door County

Trail Run Tuesdays
2023-06-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Peninsula State Park, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
Join Peninsula Park’s Manager, Matt Ernst for a run through Peninsula Park.
Run at your own pace along the trails while we share what makes this place so special to along the way!
Each week offers one of five 3-mile route options.
Stop by the visitor center for the weekly route.
Rain or Shine! Be sure to wear weather appropriate attire and bring hydration.

Storytime: Reading by Peter Perchy author and crafts with the artist
2023-06-03 11:00 - 11:30 | Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center
Veterinarian Lois Kurschner – the owner of Animal Clinic of Sturgeon Bay – and collaborating artist David Hackett have released Peter Perchy: Two Little Perch in Sturgeon Bay, a new children’s book that’s a story of compassion, friendship and happy endings, told throughout time.
Join the author Lois Kurschner for our Storytime reading and artist Dave Hackett.

Yoga on the Beach w/Kind Soul Yoga: DONATION DAY
2023-06-03 08:00 - 09:00 | Peninsula State Park – Nicolet Beach, 45.16459063279326,-87.22407221948242
Surrounded by the beautiful setting of Nicolet Bay and Beach, Janet will guide you with slow flowing yoga movements that incorporate several modifications, longer holds and controlled breathwork. This style is suited to most levels of physical ability as participants can comfortably adjust movements to their own capabilities.
Classes will be held at Nicolet Beach from 8:00am until 9:00am, weather permitting.
*The June 3rd date is special in that Janet will be donating 50% of her yoga session proceeds to the Friends of Peninsula State Park. The Friends will use this donation to help fund Park improvements as 100% of all donations are used right in Peninsula State Park.
The cost of the one-hour class is $10 per participant. Bring your own mat and hydration. A limited number of mats will be available for rent.
In case of inclement weather Janet will hold the session at her studio (limited to the first 10 participants) located in the Top of the Hill Shops 9331 Spring Rd B24 in Fish Creek. http://www.kindsoulyoga.com

Free Weekend
2023-06-03 - 2023-06-04 | Peninsula State Park, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, WI, 54212, United States
Communities and Families – Krista Lutzke, Nick Legler, Fisheries
For the first weekend every June, visitors can explore it all with state park admission
fees, fishing licenses and trail passes waived. During this event the fisheries fish tank,
Peter Perchy author and illustrator, and more will be in attendance during the event.

Learn To Fish 🎣
2023-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Peninsula State Park – Weborg Point, 9462 Shore Road, Fish Creek, 54212, United States
Want to give fishing try?
Join our Wildlife Conservation Educator along with the Park Naturalist for our Learn to Fish program and learn the basics. When you’re ready you’ll be able to catch fish from our Weborg Pier. We will supply all the equipment and bait. If you are 16 and older, you will need a fishing license. This program’s activities are designed with families in mind, but open to kids of all ages.
Walk-ins to Weborg Pier welcome. Parking is limited at Weborg campground and overflow.
