Wetlands Park Friends

Wetlands Park Friends

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Friends Receives a Big Thank You from Thompson Elementary School

One of the Friends' key objectives is to help fund buses for elementary school field...
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It Was A Beautiful Day Exploring Ice Age Fossils State Park March 7!

The first Friends field trip of 2026 was a great success. Park Rangers and members...
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Two Founding Friends Honored at the Park’s Volunteer Appreciation Day 2026

Friends Annette White and Linda Wiltberger were both recognized for their 25 years and 26...
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The Friends Board Appoints Dalyce Franz as Treasurer

At its March 12 meeting via Zoom, the Board accepted the resignation of Treasurer Don...
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The Beavertail Cactus

SOFT VELVETY FRECKLES? DON'T PET THIS PLANT TO FIND OUT! Beavertails may not have the...
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The Black-tailed Jackrabbit

WHAT WETLANDS PARK "CRITTER" IS LABELED A RABBIT, BUT IS ACTUALLY SOMETHING ELSE? Even though...
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Wetlands Park Friends Launches 2026 Campaign

Wetlands Park Friends (WPF) is launching a new 2026 campaign to grow community support for...
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The American Pipit

WHAT WETLANDS PARK VISITOR IS EASIER HEARD THAN SEEN? The American Pipit “Pi-pet-pi-pet-PI-PET!” American Pipits...
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The Cottontail Rabbit

WHAT WETLANDS PARK RESIDENT TAKES THE “BUNNY hOP” VERY SERIOUSLY? Danger!  Freeze!  Now run for...
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The Monarch Butterfly

WHAT WETLANDS PARK BUTTERFLY IS ALWAYS “DRESSED” FOR HALLOWEEN? The orange and black colors of...