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Lussier Family Heritage Center

Adult & Family Programs

The Lussier Family Heritage Center offers a number of public education programs to help you learn more about nature and get outside to explore! Click on a program below to learn more or check out our event calendar to see what events are coming up. Most of these events take place outdoors so please dress for the weather.

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Paddle in the Park

Get out on the water this summer through these fun evening paddles fit for the entire family. Learn canoe paddle strokes, practice gaining comfort in a canoe, and enjoy a paddle on Dane County waterways.

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Nature in Session

Can't make it to our existing programs? Our Nature in Session program brings outdoor education experiences to your doorstep. Offerings include presentations and hands on workshops.

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"Learn to" Programs

Join on of our "learn to" programs to learn a new recreation skill! We offer programs throughout the year, including geocaching, canoeing, camping knots, camping, campfire cooking, birding, and more.

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Night Creature Search

Join us to explore different parks to look and listen for creatures of the night. Each walk varies in length and will go at a group set pace. The night ends with a fire under the stars and s'mores.

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Luminary Night Walk

Explore candle-lit prairie paths around our center. Finish the night off with a campfire, s’mores, and other activities under the stars. The trail includes multiple paths suitable for all! 

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Volunteer Educators

Help provide environmental education to our community. We are looking for individuals willing to do fishing/bike equipment maintenance or assistant in our programming efforts. Contact us to get started.

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