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Take a snowshoe hike to visit snowshoe hare habitat and search for tracks and signs while exploring the lifestyle of this lovely lagomorph!

Discover wildlife that calls Wisconsin's Northwoods home through Wildlife Wednesdays at Treehaven! Join us monthly for this FREE all-ages program series, and explore the natural history of each month's focus animal through presentations, interactive activities, guided walks, and/or specimen observation. From fur to feathers, woods to water, predator to prey, and more, experience the diversity of the animal world right outside our windows!

Each winter, snowshoe hares go through a fascinating transformation as their fur turns white to help them blend in! Keep your eyes peeled as we gear up with our own snowshoes and venture out on a naturalist-led hike to some of Treehaven's best habitats for snowshoe hares, learning about their lifestyle as we go. Observe tracks, signs, and perhaps even a hare or two as you discover what makes them a key prey species in northern forest ecosystems. Warmer winters are proving especially difficult for the survival of snowshoe hares, which impacts their predators too—so what can we do to help?

Meet at the main entrance (double doors with Treehaven sign). DRESS WARM, it will be cold! Layers, hats, gloves, and snow boots recommended. Hike will cover just under 1 mile, with some stops along the way. Terrain will be mostly even, but a few moderate inclines, narrow paths, and possible slippery patches will be encountered. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Bring your own snowshoes at no cost, or rent a pair of ours at $5 per person (ages 8+). Snowshoe rental payment can be made in cash/check at the door (please bring exact change), or online by selecting one "Snowshoe Rental" ticket add-on per each attendee renting snowshoes (subject to Eventbrite fees).

Registration will remain open through the start of the event. Please reserve a spot for each attendee.

Questions? Email fcarvis@uwsp.edu or call 715-346-2435!