State Parks & Forests

Events

Events by Month

Local Events

Coming Events at Wisconsin State Parks, Forests, and Trails

A list of ongoing watchable wildlife opportunities and interpretive programs. As you make plans for these events, remember:

  • Events and times may change due to weather and other factors beyond our control; please call ahead.
  • Most events are free of charge
  • State Parks Vehicle Admission Sticker required unless stated otherwise.
  • Check at the park office for additional events not listed.

Through Sunday, February 1, 2009

Photography and Writing Contests

Great Lakes

Discover Wisconsin's Great Lakes. Send in your best photos of Lake Michigan or Lake Superior. Winning photos will be used in a 2009-2010 calendar. We are also looking for Great Lakes writings--statements, short essays, poems, or songs-- to be used in our publications, websites and displays.E-mail writings to DNRGreatLakesWriting@wisconsin.gov.

(608)267-0555 or e-mail

Through Friday, July 31, 2009

Photo Contest
Hartman Creek State Park, Waupaca
Photo Contest. Prizes of $35, $25, and $15 in each category--wildlife, scenery, and recreation. Digital or film photos must have been taken in the park no earlier than January 1, 2007. Sponsored by Friends of Hartman Creek State Park.
(715)258-2372

Through Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Photography Contest
Buckhorn State Park, Necedah
Enter photographs in any of the following categories:
  • Plants
  • wildlife
  • people using the park, and
  • open (landscapes, etc.)
  • youth (photographer under 18 yrs old)
Prizes awarded. Call park office for an information sheet. Sponsored by Friends of Buckhorn State Park, Juneau County Star Times, The Messenger of Juneau County, Adams County Times-Reporter, WRJC, and WDKM. Photos must be taken within the boundaries of the park.
(608) 565-2789
Photography Contest
Roche-A-Cri State Park, Friendship
Enter photographs in any of the following categories:
  • Plants
  • wildlife
  • people using the park
  • open (landscapes etc.)
  • youth (photographer under 18 yrs old)
Prizes awarded. Call park office for an information sheet. Sponsored by Friends of Roche-A-Cri State Park, Juneau County Star Times, The Messenger of Juneau County, Adams County Times-Reporter, WRJC, and WDKM. Photos must be taken within the boundaries of the park.
(608) 565-2789

Related Sites

Friends of Wisconsin State Parks calendar [exit DNR]
Wisconsin Events Calendar [exit DNR]

For more information, ask Wisconsin State Parks, (608) 266-2181.

Last Revised: Monday November 17 2008