Peninsula State Park – White Cedar Nature Center

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. […]

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 […]

Migratory raptors make their trip twice a year, learn how they prepare and what obstacles they’ll face and meet a few of our raptors.

Inspired by Bob Ross' love of the outdoors and our virtual race! Local runners, walkers, and hikers can complete their 5K in Peninsula State Park anytime during the designated week. Pick up Peninsula's 5K route in the park's headquarters or White Cedar Nature Center. Along your path you'll learn some fun facts about Wisconsin's resident […]

Meet “nature’s royalty” when Hannah Sjostrom, the 2019 American Honey Queen, visits the White Cedar Nature Center on Thursday, July 11. She will highlight the economic importance of honeybees because of their role as pollinators. She’ll reveal amazing ways bees survive, and how we can help them thrive in nature. All ages are welcome at […]