Join us Saturday February 4th, Noon-4p.m. for our Woolly Bear Winter Fest!
Meet us at Gateway Park (The Wheelhouse Property)
on Riverboat Road, off of Commerce Street
*Snowshoe Demonstrations from our friends at Laacke & Joys!
*Meet & enjoy riding with the Door County Sled Dogs!
*Winter Hikes along the Beerline Trail!
*Spend time with our very own Woolly Bear Friend, Ellie!
*Fun for all in the snow!
"Why Woolly Bear?" You Ask? Well,...
Woolly Bear Caterpillars are the larva of Tiger Moth & are a common sight along the Milwaukee River. People see them on warm days in fall as they move to find shelter in debris in the woods & fields.
Legend says that if the golden center of the Woolly Bear is large the winter will be mild, if the caterpillar is mostly black, then winter will be freezing! Is it true? Who cares! It's fun to watch Woolly Bears; they can withstand winter temperatures of 35 degrees below zero! They come to life with the warm days of Spring when they come to form cocoons & become moths then start the cycle again.
Why Woolly Bear?! Because they are apart of our environment here in the city, along with the Milwaukee River lands.
Meet & Greet with The Door County Sled Dogs!
Don' miss this event as the sled dogs arrive in their little custom bus to provide a great winter experience!
These extra special dogs are a recreational mushing team made up of 10 rescued Siberian Huskies, 2 very special Alaskan Huskies and their two mushers Bonnie Ulrich & Rick Desotelle.
Cuddle up the pups, learn about good pet care, obedience training tips & the sport of dog sledding with plenty of time for questions, and photos!
Hope to see you there!!!
