From thick winter coats and fat reserves to keen senses, powerful claws, and specialized diets, mammals have evolved remarkable physical and behavioral traits that help them find food, avoid predators, and endure harsh seasonal conditions. Chris will share insights from his work in the field, highlighting how animals such as deer, foxes, bears, and small mammals are adapted to the landscapes and climates they call home.

Participants will learn how these adaptations influence where mammals live, how they move, and how they interact with people and the environment. This program offers a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of local wildlife and gain a new appreciation for the resilience and ingenuity of Wisconsin’s mammals.

🐾 Drop in — no registration required
🐾 Free and open to the public
🐾 All ages welcome!

Whether you’re curious about animal behavior, enjoy wildlife watching, or want to learn more about the mammals you encounter around your home or on the trail, this program is sure to be an eye‑opening experience.

 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS

TRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail.

TINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities.

TALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM.

TALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays.

JOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie.

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