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Wildlife Prairie State Park is known for its animals and natural landscape, but did you know we hold a wide variety of fun filled special events?

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There are currently 22 event(s) available. Click an event name below for details OR adjust the date range and search above.

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Feb 8-Feb 8 Homeschool Program-Eye on Eagles

Feb 9-Feb 9 Watch us on WMBD Morning News

Feb 10-Feb 10 Owl Prowl

Feb 11-Feb 11 Chillicothe Bald Eagle Watch

Feb 12-Feb 12 Winter Photography

Feb 17-Feb 17 Moonlight Walk

Feb 20-Feb 20 Watch us on WEEK News Morning show

Feb 26-Feb 26 Opening Day - FREE ADMISSION!

Feb 28-Feb 29 Knee High Naturalists - The Deep Blue Sea

Mar 3-Mar 3 Boy Scout Merit Badge Day - Geology

Mar 8-Mar 8 Watch us on WMBD Morning News

Mar 9-Mar 9 Owl Prowl

Mar 10-Mar 10 Jr. Girl Scout Badge Day - Drawing Legacy Badge

Mar 14-Mar 14 Homeschool Program- Awesome Amphibians

Mar 19-Mar 19 Watch us on WEEK News Morning show

Mar 27-Mar 28 Knee High Naturalists - Things That Go Bump in the Night

Apr 7-Apr 7 Giant Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Breakfast

Apr 11-Apr 11 Homeschool Program- A River Runs Through It

Apr 14-Apr 14 Bison Grounds Blessing Ceremony

Apr 14-Apr 14 Boy Scout Merit Badge Day - Fish & Wildlife Management

Apr 21-Apr 21 Jr. Girl Scout Badge Day - Flowers Legacy Badge

Apr 24-Apr 25 Knee High Nats-Eggstatic


 
 
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